Biggest Morning Tea returns to Plaistow
Whenever people gather almost inevitably a discussion will occur about one's health and of course that will include cancer in one of its many...
Chewton CFA flies the flag for inclusion
The Progress Pride Flag is flying at Chewton CFA station to acknowledge IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. IDAHOBIT takes place...
Jim Crow Creek officially renamed
Jim Crow Creek has been renamed in the Victoria Government Gazette and will now be known as Larni Barramal Yaluk, meaning home or habitat...
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Building a thriving social ecosystem
The outlook for the world looks bleak but there’s a way for us to thrive that’s within easy reach. This is the message of...
Historic Chewton school receives a makeover
Chewton Primary School has received a much needed $1.4 million refurbishment which has breathed new life into the historic local gem.But don't take our...
Newstead Live seeks youth volunteers
Newstead Live is calling for youth volunteers who are interested in gaining experience in live performance management to assist with Fred Smith's show Sparrows...
New gallery launches at Maldon
A core group of artists from the Maldon Artists' Network (MANet) has created a gallery in the heart of historic Maldon. Consisting of eight...
Castlemaine celebrates ‘Pride’
The local queer community and allies turned out in force for the annual Castlemaine Pride Picnic at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens last Saturday.The flagship...
Events grants awarded
Mount Alexander Shire Council is pleased to announce that 17 local events will share in $33,000 in grants to activate the shire in the...
Proposed quarry unearths concerns
At the end of 2021, Justin and his partner Melanie purchased a large property in Shelbourne in the hopes of turning the place into...
Local schools’ sustainability strides score finalist spots
Two local schools are being recognised for their outstanding work in sustainability by being nominated as finalists in the 2023 ResourceSmart School Awards.Chewton Primary...