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Harmony comes to Gisborne
After a six-year break, The Melbournaires Harmony Chorus returns to perform at the Gisborne Uniting Church on June 22 at 2pm. Formed in 1991, this all-male chorus ranks among the top choruses nationally, and in September 2023 won the Gold Medal at the Pan Pacific Convention in Auckland for best Chorus in the Seniors Category.…
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A night of musical brilliance
The Castlemaine State Festival is presenting an extraordinary evening of classical music featuring two Australian musical virtuosos, Richard Tognetti and Konstantin Shamray, on Friday, July 4. The program will span works by Bach, Schubert, Ravel and Brahms, promising a whirlwind of virtuosity and emotional depth. This event marks the festival’s third and final classical performance…
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Old ‘Res’ needs some TLC
A project is under way to explore options for strengthening the dam wall of Expedition Pass Reservoir, near Castlemaine. The project, supported by a $6.2 million state government investment, will help ensure the ‘Res’ remains safe for residents and visitors who enjoy visiting the tranquil swimming hole located in the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park.…
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The three axes
In previous compost conversations we have looked at the importance of carbon/nitrogen ratios, getting the moisture levels of our compost right and getting the density of our piles (bins or bays) in that sweet spot between too heavy and too light. Training our YIMBY composters in our ‘continuous hot composting process’ we use the above…
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New courts envy of all
Two new state-of-the-art netball courts were opened at Woodend on Saturday. And there was sustained applause from the large gathering at the opening ceremony when it was announced one court would be known as the ‘Kellie Duff Court’. Described as the person who has been the driving force behind the $1.39 million project, Kellie Duff…
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Parky Pals welcome you
Parkinson’s disease is affecting more and more people world-wide and no-one really knows why. A Parkinson’s diagnosis is a confusing and challenging time and the local community has formed a support group with the assistance of Dhelkaya Health and a Community Health nurse. Already about 30 people attend monthly. ‘Parky Pals’ is a monthly get…
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Parkour Quest – The Winter Trials
Castlemaine Circus is gearing up to hold a special ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ themed parkour school holiday program event on Friday July 18. ‘Parkour Quest: The Winter Trials’ will feature two sessions aimed at kids aged 9-12 years and teens. Calling all young adventurers! The kingdom needs heroes with speed, skill, and courage. Join Castlemaine Circus’…
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Soil saviours gather at Sidonia
Another successful ‘Healthy Landscapes’ course has been run with record attendance from landholders attending from all over the region and an average of nearly 200 acres per participating property. This valuable course is designed to help landholders learn about managing their land starting with their most valuable resource, soil. Currently the region is experiencing an…
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Solstice sale!
To celebrate the winter solstice three local op shops in Castlemaine will be having an incredible half price sale this Friday. The Salvation Army Thrift Shop, Mount Alexander Animal Welfare Opportunity Shop and Windarring Recycled Store will all have a huge range of items available for purchase with a 50 per cent discount! The sale…
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Immerse yourself in CDoc
There is just over a fortnight left until the 2025 Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival opens at Castlemaine’s historic Theatre Royal. CDoc’s opening night special event on Friday July 4 will feature the silent film and masterpiece, Man With A Movie Camera, with live score by Underground Lovers Moda Discoteca. This score has been commissioned especially…
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Half-time for Hub
At the time of going to press on Monday, the Castlemaine Community Investment Co-operative had raised $818,500 or 42 per cent of the funds for the purchase of the Hub, a beloved landmark property in the heart of Castlemaine. The investments have been raised from 103 of its 315 members. The offer closes June 29,…
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Five common compost myths
Now in our fifth year, and with hundreds of compost piles under our belts, YIMBY has a wealth of compost knowledge to draw on. Yet we hear compost ‘facts’ repeated that we know just don’t stand up to scrutiny. Here are five compost ‘myths’ we’d prefer taken out of circulation. Myth 1. We need at…