HelloPlus: Exploring Life & Philosophy.
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No strangers here
Little Gallery in Trentham is no stranger to high-profile artists exhibiting. For the past 14 years the gallery has showcased many central Victorian artists who have achieved greatness in their field. One of the founding members of the Little Gallery, Rose Wilson, said they were truly blessed to be able to represent some of the…
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Drought funding boosted
Drought is an enduring feature of the Australian landscape, one that central Victorians know too well, and managing drought is becoming more challenging as the climate continues to change. In response to continuing drought conditions, the federal government has committed an additional $2.8 million to the Rural Financial Counselling Service and an additional $36 million…
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Late rally crucial
With plenty at stake, Kyneton senior footballers rallied in the last quarter on Saturday to defeat Romsey by 18 points. The clash at the Showgrounds after the King’s Birthday weekend holiday was important to both sides as far as securing a favourable ladder position entering the finals. It’s a Final Six this season, and Kyneton…
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A 300 milestone
Jesse Sheppard has become the first footballer to reach the 300 games mark for Woodend-Hesket Football Club. His extraordinary leadership, on-field talent and dedication to be a ‘one club’ player was strongly acknowledged by the WFNC on Saturday. The fine utility player captained the Hawks and was there for an extended period when regular success…
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GKU claims hard-fought win
In chilly conditions under lights on Saturday evening, Gisborne-Kyneton United claimed a hard-fought win over the Sunbury Lions in their annual Pride Cup match. The contest, a key feature of Pride Round, was played in good spirits and celebrated diversity and inclusion in community football. The Lions brought hard, physical football to the contest, but…
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Makers market makes for success
Last year, Taradale Primary School’s year 2/3 class raised $756 to support the Charles Sturt University peregrine falcon live-camera project, in Orange, NSW. “The students had been watching the live-camera stream of the peregrine falcon’s breeding and chick hatching throughout the year,” school principal Chris Burgess said. “They wanted to hold a makers market to…
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Dog rescued after days in mineshaft
Trentham Fire Brigade members have rescued a dog last Monday after it fell into an eight-metre-deep mine shaft on Pronk Track in Trentham. A labradoodle named Penny and a labrador named Ted wandered from their owner’s property when they went missing four days earlier. It is believed Ted fell into the mine shaft sometime on…
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Wit and whimsy
P C Dyson is a graphic designer, visual artist and novelist living in the village of Malmsbury. With an extensive background in graphic design and publishing, Dyson’s current art practice is deeply rooted in a long-held fascination with typography, coupled with a keen interest in the English language and its nuances. This is evident in…
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Spice up your afternoon (tea)
“The country risks a lost generation as educated women are essential for its development. Afghanistan – or any other country – cannot advance if half of its population is not allowed to pursue an education and participate in public life.” – UNESCO Trentham groups are coming together on June 24 to launch Voices of Hope,…
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Growing pains for Ranges wildlife
Joanna Beard It’s a crisp, June morning on the outskirts of Gisborne. Stolen glances of Mount Macedon and the comforting smell of woodsmoke are among the wintry delights here. But there’s something that distracts from the beauty. It’s the dead animals splayed along the roadside. Two eastern grey kangaroos, one ringtail possum, one crimson rosella…
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Free lunch – no strings attached
Pipers Creek Landcare Group members want to dispel the myth that “there is no such thing as a free lunch” by inviting members and friends to their AGM for a free pizza lunch, a free native tree to take home and free real estate advice from a highly credentialed guest speaker. Following the successful native…
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MASG calls for new members
Mount Alexander Sustainability Group Inc is holding a membership drive this month and invites community members to join the fold and help support its sustainability work. MASG members will be visiting the Castlemaine Farmers Market at the Camp Reserve each Wednesday and will hold an information stall at Wesley Hill Market this Saturday June 14.…