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Let’s take back the track
The second annual Take Back the Track event will be held in Castlemaine on Sunday, February 15. A national campaign, the walk/run is a way to raise awareness about the violence, harassment and intimidation experienced by many women and gender-diverse runners and walkers. Last year’s event saw more than 150 communities across the country organise…
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Giving back to those who gave
In support of the Redesdale and District communities, the Redesdale Recreational Reserve Committee and the Redesdale and District Association are hosting a community barbecue on Sunday to support volunteer firefighters who lost their homes during the recent fires in Harcourt. “Our community barbecue is about giving back to those who gave so much for others…
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Breaking down barriers
A welcome barbecue held recently at the Woodend Children’s Park brought together refugee families and local supporters, marking the start of the year for Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees. Despite cool and blustery weather, about 30 refugees and asylum seekers travelled from Melbourne to attend the event. Coordinated with support from the Melbourne-based Brigidine…
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Discover the Lost Trades
The keepers of traditional and lost trades from local areas and far flung corners of the world will gather at Hanging Rock to showcase the finest levels of human craftmanship. The Lost Trades Fair is back this year in the region where it began, on March 28 and 29. It is a celebration of skill,…
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For sale: Kyneton’s history
A historic military building in Kyneton will be sold amid the Department of Defence’s latest announcement to sell 68 properties in their real estate portfolio. The Kyneton Drill Hall, located in the town’s centre, was listed in the federal government’s latest venture to sell off military-owned sites. It includes training facilities, museums, islands, golf courses,…
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Runners to converge for Castlemaine Gift
The annual Castlemaine Gift returns to the Camp Reserve on Sunday February 22. The meeting will feature a full day of professional, handicap running that lasts for about seven hours of non-stop action. The day starts at 10am with the heats of the Junior Castlemaine Gift for boys and girls aged from five to 13…
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Kyneton’s Anthony Mathison takes Highland’s area title
Anthony McCabe Kyneton’s Anthony Mathison took out this season’s Highlands playing area Singles title in a strong performance of draw bowling over Diggers Rest’s Devendra Shukla played at Woodend Bowling Club on Sunday. Mathison started strongly, scoring 3 on the first end, gaining the momentum that saw him taking 4 shots on both the 13th…
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GDCA look to rebound
Gisborne District Cricket Association’s women’s side play Ballarat association on Wednesday evening. The match is at Maddingly Park, Bacchus Marsh, from 6.30pm. Gisborne will be looking to bounce back after losing by 29 runs to Castlemaine at Newstead last week. A brilliant 80 from just 46 balls by Tia Davidge was a match highlight, instrumental…
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Music for Mark’s Country Place
Head to the Kyneton Mechanics Institute on Sunday March 1 for a special afternoon of classical music in support of Mark’s Country Place – a developing all-access garden in Kyneton dedicated to people of all abilities. Music for Mark’s Country Place is a Baroque concert featuring distinguished Melbourne Symphony Orchestra musicians and local mezzo-soprano Kristen…
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Summer art workshops launch in Maldon
The Maldon Artist Network has announced a vibrant program of Summer Art Workshops, set to take place from this Friday February 6 through to March 14. This exciting seasonal program at the Arts Hub at 27 Main Street, Maldon, invites artists, creatives and curious minds from Maldon and beyond to come together and explore the…
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Share the love on Valentine’s Day
Castlemaine First Nations arts advocate and broadcaster, Pete Dawson, is rallying his friends to organise a ‘Share The Love’ bushfire benefit fair on Saturday February 14. Global Village Learning has made its new campus at the Old Castlemaine Gaol available and dozens of local musicians have committed to supporting the event, which will also include…
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Crash-prone road upgraded
An intersection notorious for vehicle collisions near the Kyneton town centre recently received road safety upgrades. The Beauchamp and Mollison Street intersection received planned safety upgrades late last year. A raised wombat crossing was installed and kerbs upgraded to improve the adjacent footpath, visibility for passers-by, and slow down oncoming traffic. It comes after a…