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The best day of family country fun
Round up the family on November 23 and head to Woodend Primary School’s Carlsruhe Country Fair. The kids play old-fashioned games, whizz through some of the amazing rides or enjoy all-day entertainment, including sheep shearing and circus tricks. Meanwhile, you can wander the kitchen garden, load up a basket with plants or flowers, purchase homemade…
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Stuck in the middle
A group of 40 older women are building a village of 31 small houses in the heart of Castlemaine, creating a community where women of all sexual orientations can safely support each other as they grow older. Older Women in Cohousing (WINC), whose members have been traversing the logistical landscape of bringing their vision to…
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Talent to converge for Town Folk
With just four sleeps to go until Town Folk Festival 2024, Castlemaine’s beloved single-day contemporary folk music festival has announced playing times across its three stages and a few additions to the lineup of local and international talent visiting Djaara Country this Saturday. Joining the likes of A. Savage (US), Marlon Williams (NZ), The Teskey…
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Silvers Circus homeward bound
On the last leg of the 2024 tour, Silvers Circus is heading back to its home base in Gisborne. The final stand will be in Gisborne on the corner of Station Road and Webb Crescent. Opening night is on November 15 with shows until the 24th. Few people may realise they have Australia’s largest touring…
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Riders converge at Kyneton
Kyneton turned on perfect weather on the weekend for the annual Kyneton Pony Club Combined Training Day, Supercross and Horse Trials. Riders came from all over Victoria including local club Macedon right through to Horsham and Yarra Glen. Kyneton Pony Club rider Kiara Vallance had a successful competition on horse Symponico, placing 3rd in the…
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Bowlers on target in CDCA
Castlemaine District Cricket Association A Grade sides began day one of the round six two-day fixture last Saturday. A Reserve played one-day matches in round five and B Grade contested one-day matches in round four. The Women’s sides enjoyed a week’s rest and will return to the field this Friday evening. C Grade (Under 16)…
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First defeat for Romsey
Romsey’s unbeaten run in McIntyre Cup 1sts this season came to a halt on Saturday, being bowled out for 201 by giant killers Rupertswood. So far this season Rupertswood has showed tremendous tenacity to defeat reigning premiers Gisborne and now last season’s runners-up. In the first two-day fixture this season, the Redbacks must have been…
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Simply the best at Budburst
Discover the cool wines and warm hearts of the Macedon Ranges winemakers at Budburst, the much-anticipated annual wine festival, returning over the weekend of November 16 – 17. Budburst offers a unique, once-a-year opportunity to venture behind the vines and meet the passionate family-owned and small-batch winemakers of mainland Australia’s coolest wine region. Over two…
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Woodend CFA to host open day
Woodend CFA is holding an open day at the fire station in Urquhart Street on Sunday from 10am to 2pm. This is a great opportunity for the community to see the impressive facilities at the CFA and SES, to meet some of the local emergency response volunteers and find out more about what they do.…
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The wonders of nature
Spring is in the air. The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and the scent of roses is everywhere. Yes, it is time to be out and about, enjoying the wonders of nature, the beauty of garden, the delights of art and good food; all available at the Mica Grange Open Garden Sculpture Exhibition.…
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Great win in Kyneton Cup
Local galloper New York Hurricane broke the track record in winning the $125,000 bet365 Kyneton Cup on Wednesday. The impressive victory capped off a great three days for the Liam Howley stable, which has training facilities at Kyneton and Macedon Lodge. Ridden by Harry Coffey, five-year-old New York Hurricane was sent out as equal favourite…
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Diverse landscapes
Spirit of the Highlands is an exhibition by local artists Nadia Kliendanze and Pam Gleeson on now at The Old Auction House in Kyneton. The two artists present two starkly contrasting perspectives of the diverse landscapes of Victoria’s Central Highlands. From the rugged majesty of the Macedon Ranges to sprawling tranquil farmlands, through cloud-shrouded winters…