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  • Old hospital rebirth begins

    Old hospital rebirth begins

    Embracia Victoria has begun early works on the redevelopment of the Old Kyneton Hospital into a mixed-use destination. Director Sarah…

  • Bill to silence objectors, speed up planning

    Bill to silence objectors, speed up planning

    Victorians could be stripped of third-party planning appeal rights as the state government prepares for what it has called the…

  • Department of Justice throws BBQ for Malmsbury

    Department of Justice throws BBQ for Malmsbury

    The Department of Justice held a public forum in Malmsbury last Thursday night for its first official meeting with residents…

  • People, pets to go together

    People, pets to go together

    Castlemaine Cemetery Trust has played a role in helping to change the law regarding burials in Victoria. “We are just…

  • Stunt horses star at Cox Plate

    Stunt horses star at Cox Plate

    Two Newham horses were the proud bearers of the Australian flag at the Ladbrokes Cox Plate last month. Riders Damian…

  • “Passion alone can’t keep the lights on”

    “Passion alone can’t keep the lights on”

    Financial strain is putting Macedon Ranges’ Neighbourhood Houses at risk of closure and threatening the vital programs they provide. After…

  • Shipping a container of hope to Uganda

    Shipping a container of hope to Uganda

    For the past four months, I Am Someone founder Steve Argent has worked alongside a group of local volunteers to…

  • Free energy efficiency workshop

    Free energy efficiency workshop

    The Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit is launching free community workshops in Kyneton and Romsey to help residents improve home…

  • The best drop of cool red

    The best drop of cool red

    Kyneton Ridge Estate has won two national awards within a matter of weeks for their Skipping Rabbit Pinot Noir. On…

  • Community in the dark on Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre reopening

    Community in the dark on Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre reopening

    By Morgan Reinwald and Angela Crawford Malmsbury residents and the local Indigenous corporation have said they were blindsided by the…

  • Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre to reopen

    Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre to reopen

    The state government will reopen the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre to accommodate spiralling levels of youth offenders in custody due…

  • Plan to reclaim old station aired

    Plan to reclaim old station aired

    The old Riddells Creek Fire Station could become home to local groups like the Men’s Shed and Lions Club if…