Midland Express

Castlemaine District Cricket Association grand final sides battled it out for premiership honours last weekend across the competition. midlandexpress.com.au/sports/2026/03…

The stage is set for a pulsating 2025-26 McIntyre Cup 1sts Grand Final between Woodend and Gisborne this weekend. midlandexpress.com.au/sports/2026/03…

After a near sell-out first event, Forest Creek Fest returns this Sunday with a matinee gathering of some of Victoria’s most exciting established and emerging singer-songwriters, sharing songs and stories at the historic Theatre Royal, Castlemaine. midlandexpress.com.au/leisure/2026/0…

Bouncing back from the impending oblivion that often ensues after voluntary administration, the Castlemaine State Festival will kick off its 50th anniversary event this Friday with its trademark street party. midlandexpress.com.au/latest-news/20…

Newham General Store has been sold and is expected to re-open to the community within the next few months. midlandexpress.com.au/latest-news/20…

A retirement village for Gisborne is likely to proceed on land once zoned for a future hospital in a vote that split Macedon Ranges Shire councillors. midlandexpress.com.au/latest-news/20…

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking clarity on how it will achieve its Victorian Government imposed housing target of 13,200 new homes by 2051. midlandexpress.com.au/latest-news/20…

A highly paid scriptwriter could not have portrayed the extraordinary Highlands Division 1 pennant bowls grand final that unfolded at Trentham on Sunday afternoon. midlandexpress.com.au/sports/2026/03…

Riddell Cricket Club won the Jensen Shield grand final on Saturday, adding to optimism about the club’s prospects for the 2026-27 season. midlandexpress.com.au/sports/2026/03…

From a batting viewpoint, three of the outstanding McIntyre Cup players made centuries in the final home and away round on Saturday. midlandexpress.com.au/sports/2026/03…

More than 1000 Macedon Ranges ratepayers with direct debit arrangements to pay their rates were incorrectly billed twice overnight. midlandexpress.com.au/latest-news/20…

Plans for a 2000+ lot development could change the face of Clarkefield, and its fate now rests with the Minister for Planning. midlandexpress.com.au/latest-news/20…

Campaspe Mill has long captivated people with its grandeur, history and intrigue. Now, for the first time, the general public has the chance to step inside the bluestone walls and see it for themselves. midlandexpress.com.au/latest-news/20…

Angus Johnstone will next month attempt a Guinness World Record by flying a single kite continuously for 24 hours straight. midlandexpress.com.au/latest-news/20…

From soil pits to succession planning, cultural burning to carbon, frog croaks to foliar fertiliser – GROW Festival invites the Macedon Ranges community to dig deep, literally! midlandexpress.com.au/latest-news/20…

Auditioning for Australian Idol was a dream come true for New Gisborne’s Mikayla Burke. midlandexpress.com.au/latest-news/20…

Newham residents are seeking urgent safety improvements to avoid another tragedy at a notorious stretch of Three Chain Road. midlandexpress.com.au/latest-news/20…

Gisborne residents are furious with the mismanagement of a development site that has hindered their daily life for the past six months. midlandexpress.com.au/latest-news/20…

The second annual Take Back the Track event will be held in Castlemaine on Sunday, February 15. midlandexpress.com.au/latest-news/20…

From the Macedon Ranges to the stages of Sydney, Angus O’Farrell is living his theatre dreams. midlandexpress.com.au/latest-news/20…