Great effort all round
After a COVID-enforced hiatus in 2020, tin rattlers at the traffic lights and street walkers were back, collecting for the
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Friends raise dough for local baker in need
A crowdfunding campaign has raised more than $50,000 for a local family in crisis. Castlemaine resident and founder of Trentham’s
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Make it good for Theo
When Theo was born last year, Samantha Moore realised her family had joined other Ranges families that had a fight
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Austin’s big ride
Community members have rallied around the family of Castlemaine youngster Austin Vearing in a bid to make ‘Austin’s Wish to
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Banter and goodwill – Volunteers keep op shop tradition thriving in Woodend
A special camaraderie exists between the volunteers who manage Woodend’s Uniting Church Op Shop. This cheerful group shares a love
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Help in your pocket
A handy new wallet card is available from local businesses and community hubs to keep local residents mentally well in
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Youth shine in awards
Extraordinary and diverse achievements of young people were celebrated in the Macedon Ranges Youth Awards last week. Eight youths recognised
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Reverse advent calendar to share some Christmas cheer
A different kind of advent calendar aims to bring cheer to Macedon Ranges families in need this Christmas. Woodend Neighbourhood
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Celebrating our differences
Today is the International Day of People with Disability. Mount Alexander Shire Disability Action Group chair Lorraine Le Plastrier said
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Busy, busy, busy at new Romsey Co-op
The new Romsey Community Co-Op was officially opened on Saturday. An initiative of the Romsey Neighbourhood House, the strategically placed
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