Community News
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Fire relief ‘snowballs’
A community-led fundraiser in Woodend on January 18 raised more than $56,000 for victims of the recent Harcourt bushfire. Local…
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Compost for a cause
What a start to the year it has been! Floods, fires and a local township severely impacted, with buildings, business,…
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Kyneton’s new drive-through
Volunteer firefighters arriving to head out to the devastating Harcourt fires last week were treated to a delicious pre-dawn breakfast…
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Weaner sale on next week
The Annual Kyneton Weaner cattle sale will be held at the Kyneton Saleyards on Wednesday, January 21. The sale will…
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Ranges residents can dispose of their festive tree for free
Macedon Ranges residents can opt to dispose of their real Christmas trees for free this month only. Resource recovery facilities…
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RSPCA Victoria warns pets suffering in dangerous hot weather
RSPCA Victoria is calling on all pet owners to protect their animals during this week’s scorching weather. The RSPCA Inspectorate…
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Gathering the community
Castlemaine’s Community Lunch has provided nourishment and companionship to the community for more than 25 years. Local chef Duang Tengtrirat,…
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2025, a big composting year!
This year has been a big year for YIMBY community compost in Castlemaine and surrounds. We end the year with…
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Kids try to reduce kangaroo deaths
Grade five and six students at Chewton Primary School have collaborated with Mount Alexander Wildlife Watch on a project protecting…
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Students offer free health checks
A group of first year La Trobe University Bendigo nursing students are currently visiting Castlemaine and surrounds as part of…
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Community plea for funding
More than a thousand postcards will make their way to parliament backing increased funding for Macedon Ranges’ strained Neighbourhood Houses….
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Kyneton unites for Christmas
Kyneton community groups are gearing up in collaboration this Sunday for a celebration of community and carols and all things…