HelloPlus: Exploring Life & Philosophy.
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Aussie champ for second time
In a remarkable performance, a 15-year-old from the Macedon Ranges — more specifically Newham — has just become Australian Equestrian Interschool National Champion in Combined Training for the second successive year. Georgie Constable, a Braemar College student, excelled at the Marcus Oldham interschool championships held over five days at Tamworth, New South Wales. In addition…
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Students visit Mark’s Country Place
A planned retreat in Kyneton, Mark’s Country Place, aims to provide a safe space for people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities to come together, rest, learn new skills and engage with nature. The project has a specific focus on people with disabilities and aims to promote mental, physical and social wellness and create a…
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Smalls cells boost for Kyneton coverage
Telstra has been working to improve mobile service in Kyneton, recently completing 10 small cells installations and progressing on the new base station at the Kyneton Showgrounds. The new small cells have been installed on electricity poles in 10 locations around town. Small cells are a low-powered, more discreet solution to meet ever-increasing demand on…
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Inspiring young storytellers
An inaugural young writers festival at Newstead this month will inspire the next generation of storytellers and illustrators. The brainchild of primary teacher Dean McLaren, the festival will harness the magic and whimsy of Enid Blyton by creating a Magic Faraway Tree with mushrooms, dioramas, secret surprises and sand writing for the smaller children. “There…
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Collaborating on fire risk
A range of emergency services have toured Coliban Water’s three main reservoirs as part of fire season preparedness. Representatives from the CFA, police, Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Fire Rescue Victoria participated in the tour earlier this month. Coliban Water’s general manager of asset lifecycle, Marsha McMonigle, said it was important to engage with colleagues…
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Happy Hammond
Lancefield’s Tarnee Hammond capped off a dominant season by winning the Riddell League’s B-grade netball best and fairest and the leading goal scorer awards.
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Forty years of punk rocking
One of Australia’s most loved and influential bands, the Hard-Ons, is celebrating 40 years of punk rocking in public by embarking on 40th anniversary tours of both Australia and Europe. The band is heading to Castlemaine’s Red Hill Hotel on Sunday November 3 to celebrate the release of their new album, I Like You A…
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Immortals unveiled at the Shrine
An exhibition honouring our World War I diggers, Immortals, featuring the work of Castlemaine artist Clayton Tremlett opened at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance on Saturday. The exhibition, which previously featured at the Soldiers Memorial Institute in Bendigo in 2022 and Central Goldfields Art Gallery in Maryborough in 2023, celebrates and connects a shared history for…
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Show and shine
The Castlemaine Hot Rod Club is hosting the Larry O’Toole Memorial Show and Shine on Sunday at the Campbells Creek footy ground on Fryers Road. An icon in the hot-rodding sport, Larry was made a life member for his significant contribution to the club. He was recognised nationally and internationally in the hot rodding scene…
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Celebrating First Nations music
The Macedon Ranges Truth and Reconciliation Group is presenting an evening celebrating First Nations music in Kyneton on Saturday, featuring artists Canisha and Pirritu. Canisha is a First Nations artist with a captivating exploration of emotion in her music. Her debut EP, Don’t Be Scared, released in 2024 via Bad Apples Music, showcases her confident…
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Paralympian to speak on resilience
Men’s mental health is in the spotlight for a barbecue gathering with a special guest speaker paralympian Liam Twomey at Mount Macedon Golf Club. Twomey will share his inspiring story of overcoming mental ill-health after experiencing grief and loss. His journey towards wellness serves as a powerful example of resilience, making his address a highlight…
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The good manure
Animal manures can be fantastic additions to our compost recipe, in fact their use pre-dates deliberate compost making in the Western tradition. In traditional English and European agriculture, animal manures, rather than compost, were the main form for returning fertility to the soil. Farms almost always included a diversity of animals; horses, ‘house’ cows or…