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Magpie women back on top
The Castlemaine FNC Women’s football side kicked off the weekend’s footy action when they tackled White Hills under lights at White Hills Recreation Reserve on Friday night. The Magpie Women came into the match fresh off a morale-boosting win over Marong and were determined to keep the momentum going and win back their place on…
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Eagles growing the game
Woodend Eagles Soccer Club is supporting female growth in soccer and setting goals to even the field. President Alistair Fletcher said the club was working toward a 50/50 gender participation target by 2027 with the support of the local council and the state government. “At Woodend Eagles, we’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive community…
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Interleague games at QEO on Sunday
There’s a feast of football at the Queen Elizabeth Oval in Bendigo this Sunday, July 13. The Bendigo League is looking forward to the senior and Under 19s matches against the Victorian Amateur Football Association. Young Gisborne star James Gray will captain the Under 19s, with the side’s head coach Jason Stevens describing him as…
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GKU dominates
Under very windy conditions at Roxburgh Park, GKU secured another impressive win against the Magpies. Both teams were missing key players, but that didn’t stop it from being a hard-fought clash. United kicked against the wind in the first quarter but still made a strong statement, slotting 5.3 to open the match. The momentum continued…
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Gisborne keep opposition out
In what may well be a prelude to the Bendigo League qualifying final, Gisborne senior footballers defeated Eaglehawk by 15 points on Saturday. The Bulldogs really earned their victory, as the second-placed visitors dominated play in the first quarter at Gardiner Reserve. Forced onto the defensive, Gisborne conceded 3.6 to a solitary point and home…
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Cow manure. Great, if you can get it
Cow manure is one of the best manures for our compost pile and many early compost recipes recommended cow (dairy) or cattle (meat) manure as one of the major ingredients in a good compost recipe. The question is, can we still get our hands on a good source of it? Sir Albert Howard, the father…
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Fabulous French fun for Bastille Day
The Shedshaker Taproom in Castlemaine is embracing its French side on Bastille Day on July 14 with a dinner and cabaret show package not to be missed. Guests will enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal and the acclaimed cabaret comedy show Under the Paris Sky starring local talent Georgia Darcy. Shedshaker director Jacqueline Brodie-Hanns said going…
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‘Life’ recognition for Kellie
The absolutely extraordinary contribution made by one person to the growth and development of netball in Woodend was spelt out in absorbing detail by three speakers on Saturday evening. Life membership was bestowed on Kellie Duff, the long-time driving force behind the netball department at Woodend-Hesket Football Club. While the brand-new $1.39 million netball courts…
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Kyneton win — Bombers await
Kyneton’s defenders restricted neighbouring rivals Woodend-Hesket to just 10 scoring shots at the Showgrounds on Saturday. This paved the way for the Tigers’ seventh win of the season. Now Kyneton face a round 13 trip to Bomberland this weekend, with in-form opponent Riddell coming off a runaway 83-point victory over sixth-placed Macedon. The Bombers will…
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Music icon burgled
A vintage guitar collection belonging to Black Sorrows front man Joe Camilleri was stolen from his Kyneton home last Thursday evening. Police said it was understood offenders forced entry to the music icon’s home about 10.30pm. They stole nine of his prized vintage guitars, personal papers, a passport, Apple iMac, Apple laptops, leaf blower and…
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Winter fun these holidays
With the July school holidays fast approaching, the Woodend Neighbourhood House is once again opening its doors for a fun-filled lineup of creative, hands-on and engaging workshops for children and teens. Designed for a variety of age groups, the program offers something for everyone. Whether it’s crafting a cute sausage dog, building with LEGO bricks,…
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Timeless choral pieces
Australia’s best emerging choral singers, the National Youth Choir of Australia, will be performing at Castlemaine’s Anglican Church tonight. The choir will be performing timeless choral repertoire from Byrd to Monteverdi and Tavener to Pärt, including notable Australian works from Naomi Crellin, Carl Crossin and Anne Cawrse. For more than two decades, NYCA has operated…