Retirement village on hold
Plans for the development of an affordable retirement village for Castlemaine are on hold after the potential developer of the
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Mount Alexander Shire Council
Lethal dog attack kills 12 sheep
A lethal dog attack at a Glenluce property has left 12 sheep dead and 17 others injured, sparking calls for
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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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Maldon’s makeover powers ahead
The first stage of historic Maldon’s multi-million dollar makeover is well under way, with works to move the town’s electricity
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Concern over church plan for Castlemaine
A proposed church development that would become the largest place of assembly in Castlemaine is currently before Mount Alexander Shire
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Creative residencies
Four local creatives have been given residency at the Phee Broadway Theatre in Castlemaine as part of the 2020-21 At
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Stand taken on thongs
The humble thong has long been a classic of stereotyped iconic Aussie footwear, and from now on they’re also going
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VGR in state’s new rail training pilot
A new pilot program will offer training and hands-on experience helping Victorian Goldfields Railway upgrade the tourist railway’s infrastructure between
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Building community resilience
A number of local resilience groups have cropped up in the region in recent years and have seen neighbours forming
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Council candidates revealed
Mount Alexander will see uncontested elections for two wards in October’s local government elections while Macedon Ranges has a strong
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