EV uptake gains pace
Yandoit’s Derek Higgins regards getting an electric car as a no-brainer.“The fact that I can charge it at home from
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Platypus conservancy calls Campbells Creek home
Since shifting from East Gippsland to Campbells Creek about three months ago, the nation’s Australian Platypus Conservancy has taken to
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Spontaneous combustion causes fire at Castlemaine landfill
Local firefighters have traveled to fire-ravaged East Gippsland to assist with fire fighting and containment efforts there. And day one
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Council declares climate emergency
Mount Alexander Shire Council has voted 6:1 to declare a climate emergency with only one councillor voting against.The public gallery
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Cooler Carols…
This evening’s Rotary Carols By Candlelight has been shifted to Castlemaine’s air-conditioned Church of Christ Hall in Blakely Rd due
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Belly beautiful way to keep festive fit
It can be difficult to avoid piling on the Christmas calories and ending up with a midriff akin to Santa’s.But
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Bracks launches The Paddock
Former Victorian premier Steve Bracks has officially opened The Paddock, Castlemaine’s cutting-edge environmental housing development. Mt Alexander CEO Darren Fuzzard, mayor
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Bold new mural for The Mill
Courage is contagious asserts the new mural, freshly completed this week on a prominent wall at The Mill, Castlemaine.Splashed in
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Buda yarn bombed for traditional arts fair
They’re a mysterious lot the Bendigo Yarn Bombers.Not disclosing their identity is part of the mystique behind their super colourful
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Race the Train returns
Bike riders are bracing to take on the train in a contest of stamina against steam as the unique Race
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