It’s time, says Tony Macer

It’s time, says Tony Macer

IT’s TIME, says TONY our citizen maverick 28 February, 2023 Every so often we’re made stronger by those who step up to the big time for us. One such is Maryborough local and CMRT member, Tony Macer. CMRT folk will probably know Tony as one of our extroverted...
Let’s get pickled, yo

Let’s get pickled, yo

PLUMS.. let’s get pickled, shall we? 20 February, 2023 Summer is when we think of fruit. Trees are laden. We reckon that’s the best time to get to the bounty from the bough, and to get it into the preserving bottle or jam jars. Here’s a ripper recipe from Jedi...
Aboriginal heroes on Country

Aboriginal heroes on Country

They rescued us: heroes on Country 2 January, 2023 We have become hard of hearing. Recurring tropes of disadvantage have dulled us to the voices of a proud, resilient and generous people. Now, Federation University Associate Professor and new CMRT member, Dr Fred...
All we want for Christmas

All we want for Christmas

All we want for Christmas is you! 19 December, 2022 We’ll spare you Dasher, Dancer and Prancer. We’ll even skip that most downloaded Christmas pop song of all time…But only if you listen to our little Yuletide carol about volunteering…About how we need to make...
Trail experts give us the nod

Trail experts give us the nod

Trail experts say Central Victoria’s got the right stuff 12 December, 2022 Trail experts quietly began work last month on a major, six-month study to determine the feasibility of the Castlemaine – Maryborough rail trail. Senior consultants from urban...
Want your trail? Vote now.

Want your trail? Vote now.

Want your trail? Vote now …It’s prime time, Mt Alexander 07 December, 2022 Every now and again the window opens for us to have a big impact. This month is one of those. If you want a world-class recreational trail through the Mt Alexander Shire from...