Storytelling gold
The rich stories and genuine characters of the region’s goldfields past are being brought to life afresh in a unique
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Local News
Road to be sealed before bridge works
In a move likely to please more than 80 petitioners, Campbells Creek’s Eleanor Drive will be sealed prior to slated
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Scraping back: the underexposed talent of JST
Newstead’s Old Railway Station Arts Hub is preparing to host a retrospective exhibition featuring works by the talented botanist and
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Proudly local leaves sweet taste
Castlemaine fifth generation beekeepers Peter and Michelle McDonald could be forgiven for feeling just a little famous whenever they go
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New faces: council results declared
Mount Alexander Shire Council will have four fresh faces – alongside three familiar ones – after the results of the
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When mattresses make art
If only mattresses could talk….On second thoughts, perhaps it’s best they don’t.Nevertheless, at Castlemaine’s Northern Arts Hotel mattresses with mysterious
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Iron art garden grows…
Newstead’s Roger McKindley has used his time during the Covid lockdowns and restrictions constructively. He’s constructed numerous new sculptures, adding
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Virtual run goes the distance
More than 200 keen runners participated in last weekend’s first ever virtual version of Run The Maine with some very
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Carpenter Kate restores local heritage
Kate Jukes might fairly be called “a Jill of all trades.” The local carpenter has recently finished personally restoring two
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Off to market…
Yandoit’s Andrew Kimpton is among local stallholders relishing the chance to attend this Sunday’s resuming Maldon Market. The sculptural and
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