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Runaway victory
A Kyneton Bowling Club team has scored a runaway victory by 16 shots in the final of the Ballarat-Highlands Region men’s fours championship. While they had a struggle to win their semi-final against quality opponents from the Ballarat area, it was a different story in the final. Playing before a home crowd on a sunny…
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A pud fit for the Chrissy table
Castlemaine’s queen of Christmas puddings, Karen Kelly of Pud for All Seasons, has once again partnered with Amazon Australia to create a unique limited-edition batch of Chrissy puddings. This year the local small-batch pudding whiz has teamed up with award-winning pastry chef, TV personality and self-titled ‘pastry rebel’, Anna Polyviou, to transform the beloved Christmas…
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Blues ensemble heads to Castlemaine
Amid the doom and gloom of music festivals folding, the Blues Guitar Roadshow has been a ray of hope with full houses and rave reviews. The ensemble spectacular is coming to Castlemaine for the first time on Saturday November 23. Described as “the thrill of a music festival in two and half hours”, the Blues…
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Trentham Show and Shine
Following on from last year’s successful event, the Trentham Cool Country Classics Car Club will again be hosting its annual Show and Shine for 2024 at the historic Trentham Railway Station on Sunday November 17. The club has a significant number of enthusiastic members from across the Macedon Ranges and beyond and includes historic vehicles…
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The Italian Devil returns to Woodend
Renowned Italian violinist Davide Monti, who’s virtuoso skills were paid tribute to in the Tall Poppies award-winning recording, The Italian Devil, is set to captivate audiences with his extraordinary talent, as he returns to Woodend for one incredible performance on Saturday November 23. Davide Monti, a master of baroque violin, will be joined by the…
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International visitors welcomed
The large crowd at the 2024 Kyneton Cup meeting included a number of enthusiastic international visitors. Representatives of the Japan Racing Association included Yoshifumi, general manager of the JRA’s Sydney office, and Takaishi Tanaka, the general supervisor of Chukyo Racecourse. Members of the Chinese Racing Alliance were also pleased to be able to attend the…
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Fresh council steps in
Macedon Ranges Shire has welcomed a new-look council with four returning members and five elected for the first time. The most competitive ward this election was west ward, attracting eight nominations, while east ward attracted seven and south ward five. West Ward retained its two long-standing councillors, Jennifer Anderson and Janet Pearce, while former councillor…
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Pan Pacific medals
Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitors from Maroccolo Academy in Kyneton took on the IBJJF Pan Pacific championship at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre late last month. The event is considered the most prestigious competition in the Australian circuit and brings competitors from all over the Pan Pacific region to compete. Six students of Maroccolo Academy competed in the…
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Big rink wins vital in bowls
Substantial wins by individual rinks propelled Gisborne and Kyneton to comfortable victories in round seven of Highlands division one pennant bowls on Saturday. Conditions were ideal weather wise, and the only upset in the top grade was third-placed Romsey losing by six shots at home to surprise packet Diggers Rest. The Redbacks clearly missed the…
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533 entries for Lancefield Gift
This Saturday promises to be a momentous occasion with athletes and supporters from near and far coming to the Macedon Ranges for the running of the Community Bank Lancefield Gift meeting, carrying a total of $28,100 in prize money. The seven-member local organising committee headed by Gina Morgan is elated that the revived Lancefield Gift…
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Safe Space finds a home
A new facility in Castlemaine is offering a community led, non-clinical, inclusive and comfortable sanctuary to anyone who may be in emotional distress or experiencing suicidal thoughts. After more than two years of dedication and perseverance, the Castlemaine Safe Space volunteers officially open the doors to their permanent base at 74 Mostyn Street last Thursday.…
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Drumming up interest
YIMBY composters teamed up with ‘Dig It’ MainFM program and Growing Abundance and took to the streets in the Castlemaine Show Parade last week to make some noise! These three down-to-earth institutions in Mount Alexander Shire highlight the fun and serious business of composting and gardening. By all accounts, much fun was had in the…