Vigil for Cassius Turvey held in Castlemaine
A large crowd of people gathered in Victory Park Castlemaine on Wednesday to mourn the death of Perth teenager Cassius Turvey.
A Golden Nugget at Porcupine Village
The much-anticipated opening of Porcupine Village in Maldon remains on the horizon, as managers Doug and Deborah Baird await the green light to fling open the gates of the replica gold mining town.
‘Sex is never just sex’ – there is always more to it …
Award-winning local author, Alex Miller, has launched a new novel exploring sexuality, self-exploration, friendship and marriage in a modern world.
Maldon Folk Festival returns this weekend
After a two-year hiatus, Maldon is finally able to host its 47th Folk Festival. With a huge line-up of local, and international performers, this weekend (Friday through to Sunday) is set to be an incredible experience for lovers of all things folk.
Community comes together for flood clean-up
Joint clean-up funding, more operational support and wider relief payment eligibility has been made available.
$50K awarded towards portable vet clinic in Campbells Creek
A second state government grant has been awarded to the Regional Community Vet Clinic to help the organisation work towards its goal of constructing...
Traditional techniques: Australia’s oldest bakery to reopen in Maldon
Australia's oldest continually running bakery at Maldon is reopening its doors to the public this week.
Faraday truck depot application denied by Council
The officers' report indicated that the proposed use of land for a depot, within the farming zone and affected by an environmental overlay, was inappropriately located and would negatively impact agricultural uses on adjoining land.
Further flood fears as clean up continues
Mount Alexander Shire experienced widespread damage to housing, public property, roads, parks, and local businesses as a result of last week’s significant rainfall event and subsequent local flooding.
Newstead solar farm project gets underway
Construction of Renewable Newstead's solar farm began on Tuesday with a welcome to country from Dja Dja Wurrung and Wamba Wamba woman Cassandra Lewis.
Be transported back in time at Old Pioneers and Residents exhibition
‘Transport in the Mt Alexander Shire 1866 to the Present Day’ features a stunning collection of items from the Pioneers and Old Residents collection and private local collections and will be a must see.
Affordable Housing initiative wins support of Council
Access to safe and affordable housing is becoming untenable for many in our region and across the country. The nationwide housing crisis is requiring...