HelloPlus: Exploring Life & Philosophy.
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Country, Culture and healing
A First Nations art gallery and creative studio has opened its doors in Castlemaine on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Gabirra* is a warm and engaging space that begs to be entered. Full of bright, detailed dot paintings, a sandbox in the centre is connection to Country, imprinted with stories thousands of years old, and a…
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Trucks from near and far
The recent Lancefield Truck Show drew a wide range of trucks of various ages and sizes. Held over a full weekend, the show was a meeting point for truck enthusiasts across generations, and those being admitted free if they were aged under 16 encouraged family groups to attend. There was live music, a Friday night…
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Ready to roll at Romsey
After 11 years of community campaigning and determination, Romsey Skatepark is now ready to roll. A large crowd gathered to mark the skatepark’s official opening on Sunday, where the project creators and supporters were celebrated. Lancefield Romsey Lions Club has been a key driver of project with long-serving Lions members Ged McLaughlin vital in building…
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Ratepayers double billed
More than 1000 Macedon Ranges ratepayers with direct debit arrangements to pay their rates were incorrectly billed twice overnight. Adele Drago-Stevens, council’s director of corporate, said council was aware that a number of third-instalment direct debits for rates were incorrectly processed overnight. This may have resulted in duplicate debits to about 1040 ratepayers’ bank accounts.…
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2000 homes proposed for Clarkefield — Macedon Ranges Shire Council locked out of decision making
Plans for a 2000+ lot development could change the face of Clarkefield, and its fate now rests with the Minister for Planning. The 220 hectare development is described as “a landmark proposal that will redefine new town creation in Australia”. Last week, Macedon Ranges Shire Council called for the plans to be made public and…
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Last round before finals
Round 14 of McIntyre Cup 1sts cricket begins this Saturday, and the outcome will decide the positions of the four semi-finalists. Rupertswood (fourth) play Sunbury United (fifth) at Salesian College, with the winner advancing and the loser missing out. It’s big incentive for Rupo to make the top grade finals for the first time, and…
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Gisborne GC on fire … again
Gisborne Golf Club was on fire again, but this time it was a good fire — winning the Northwest Regional Pennant final against Bacchus Marsh. Matt Dean led the team to Eynesbury to secure the prestigious title contested by 12 clubs in the region. The final concluded when Matt Laing won his match on the…
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CDNA reps off to State Titles
North Central Netball Region has more 45 athletes representing the region at the Netball Vic State Titles this March long weekend at Parkville. Castlemaine District Netball Association is thrilled to have had 16 participants selected across the playing group, coaching staff and management. The CDNA continues to see players and coaching staff work their way…
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Kyneton Hospital offers new services
Kyneton Health has introduced new services and equipment to make it easier for patients to access high-quality, bulk-billed Allied Health support close to home. In recent months, Kyneton Health has strengthened its lymphoedema care and cancer support services, and added a new podiatry service. Local residents living with lymphoedema or cancer no longer need to…
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Two voices, held in glass
Glass Dialogues brings together the collaborative practice of glass artists Jude Walker and Natalie Ireland, who have been working in close creative conversation since 2023. While their individual approaches differ the exhibition, with its combinations of warm glass fusing and casting, is shaped by an ongoing exchange of ideas, materials and perspective. At the core…
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Poets present on women
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Kyneton Library is hosting a one-hour session of poems, stories and chat from 2pm on Thursday, March 5. Presenting poets, Anne Gleeson and Angela Costi, who are known for their advocacy, will speak of women they love and admire, and present a unique perspective on others whom we only know…
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Preserving life’s memories
Talented Chewton filmmaker Noora Niasari is offering residents an incredible opportunity to document their loved-ones’ stories, immortalising their memories forever. Noora and her partner Keiran Watson-Bonnice, who has years of post-production experience, brought their collective love and expertise in filmmaking together to form Parandeh Pictures in 2022. Back from the whirlwind tour of Noora’s 2023…