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Fair not lost to the Ranges
Macedon Ranges has secured the return of one of the region’s most unique events for 2026: The Lost Trades Fair. Hanging Rock will be the backdrop for the event, which celebrates craftsmanship, skilled manual work, decorative arts, heritage crafts, rare trades and generational knowledge. Lost Trades Fair founders, Lisa and Glen Rundell, are thrilled to…
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CDOC explores the theme of truth
The highly anticipated 11th instalment of the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival opens this Friday and runs through until Sunday at Castlemaine’s historic Theatre Royal. This year’s theme is ‘Truth. You couldn’t make this stuff up’ and will see 10 incredible films showcased across the three-day event, which will take audiences across the world, back in…
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Day to remember
Lancefield Football Netball Club’s inaugural Ladies Day was an unforgettable experience for all who attended on Saturday. It was highlighted by the absorbing contribution of guest speaker Karen Rolton, one of Australia’s greatest cricketers of all time. Rolton reached the peak of peaks in her sport, captaining the nation’s women’s team and making 10 centuries,…
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United comes out firing
United came out of the blocks firing against a developing Kangaroos outfit over the weekend. The first half saw GKU dominate, holding Sunbury scoreless. Six different players hit the scoreboard from United, with Emma Williams leading the charge and finishing with a solid three goals for the day. The usual suspects were in fine form,…
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Magpies triumph over Roos
The Castlemaine Magpies were thrilled to get back on the winners’ list as they defeated Kangaroo Flat in round 10 action last Saturday at the Camp Reserve. The Magpie Seniors put in a solid performance against the Roos, storming home in the final quarter before an enthusiastic home crowd. Flat were on top early with…
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Dance, drama and lanterns
This July, Over the Moon Studio invites young dancers to step into a world of colour, creativity and connection for its much-loved annual Winter School, running from Monday to Wednesday, July 7 to 9. Over the Moon has long been a cherished part of the Castlemaine community – a yoga and dance learning space with…
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Local identities headline event
Several special guests were featured at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute on Sunday June 15 as Macedon Ranges Shire Council and the Kindness to Elders Initiative presented a free afternoon of film to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Despite the cold, grey day, a good turnout came to show support for the event, which was…
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Joey drowns, mother euthanised
A female kangaroo has been euthanised and its joey has drowned after the two became trapped in the Coliban Water Channel near Elphinstone. Wildlife rescuer Ian Slattery attended the incident and said the female kangaroo was found lying in two feet of water with a ripped patella, “a death sentence for kangaroos”, while its joey…
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Treaty – a journey best taken together
Jade Jungwirth Members of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria visited Castlemaine on Sunday to host a yarning circle about the Victorian treaty. The clubrooms at the Castlemaine Bowling Club were jam-packed with local community members and First Nation allies, all keen to discuss ways they could aid the statewide treaty process. Representatives of the…
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LOCALS set to inspire
Castlemaine Documentary Festival’s (July 4-6) beloved annual celebration of homegrown storytelling LOCALS returns to Castlemaine historic Theatre Royal on Saturday July 5. LOCALS brings together a vibrant collection of short-form works by central Victorian filmmakers and is so popular with local audiences that tickets had just about sold out at the time of going to…
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Big ideas for small business
Artists, makers, creative entrepreneurs and arts-focused business owners will get a boost for their business skills at Mount Alexander Shire’s Micro and Small Business Day this Friday June 27. This free, full-day event taking place at venues across Castlemaine this Friday features more than 20 practical workshops, expert panels, mentoring sessions and a vibrant Business…
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Call for caution after battery fire
Firefighters battled a shed fire in Maldon last Monday, managing to contain the blaze before it spread to a nearby house. The fire, which was believed to have started in a stand-alone battery pack stored in the shed, broke out at 4pm at a residence on Maldon-Newstead Road. Firefighters from 11 CFA units worked together…