HelloPlus: Exploring Life & Philosophy.
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U3A gives life to roses
Frances Noonan Kyneton U3A has begun restoring the Heritage Memorial Rose Garden at Kyneton High School, helping preserve an important piece of local history. The memorial garden was originally established in 1918 at the school’s former Piper Street site to honour students and teachers who lost their lives serving in the First World War. When…
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Heritage questioned in cross tree clearing
A dispute has emerged between the Victorian National Parks Association and Parks Victoria over woodland clearing works at Mount Macedon, with differing interpretations of the heritage basis for the project. The controversy centres on vulnerable snow gum removal near the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross, which Parks Victoria says was undertaken to restore views associated with…
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More than just a free shower
A collaborative effort between Mount Alexander Shire Council, Dhelkaya Health, The Salvation Army Castlemaine and other agencies has enabled the Salvos to host a mobile shower truck in Castlemaine. The custom-built mobile shower trailers bring dignity directly to communities, but offer more than just a free shower — they provide a full wrap-around service of…
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Local designers edged out
Two local skatepark designers have questioned Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s decision to award the redevelopment contract for Kyneton Skatepark to a large Melbourne-based firm. Kyneton designer Darren White of Baseplate and Woodend designer Wade Trevean of EastbyWest – the team behind the successful Lancefield and Romsey skateparks – said they were bitterly disappointed their quote…
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An artist, a rockstar and the Archibald
Castlemaine artist Ned Middleton is a bit of a music buff, and while Tim Rogers’ band the Hard-Ons isn’t really his cup of tea, Ned was happy to have the chance to paint the legendary rock star for an entry into the Archibald Prize. After two sittings, a lot of research and guidance from his…
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Fresh hope for flag contenders
There’s renewed hope for Riddell League football premiership contenders after Saturday’s sixth round of matches. Diggers Rest had seemingly rocketed to favouritism, but the scenario changed when second-placed Wallan slammed on seven last term goals to upset the top side by 26 points. Kyneton had a day out at the Showgrounds, lifting confidence with 25…
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Plenty in contention
With six rounds completed, there are still seven teams in the hunt for a spot in the 2026 Riddell League A-grade netball finals. Top team Wallan is the only unbeaten contender, and sixth and seventh-placed Macedon and Kyneton cannot be ruled out. In Saturday’s round, reigning premiers Woodend-Hesket came from behind with a sparkling last…
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Mixed results for Magpie Women
Castlemaine Football Netball Club’s Women’s and Under 18 Girls football sides tackled White Hills in an AFL Central Vic double header at the Camp Reserve on Sunday. The Under 18 Girls were first to hit the park against the Demons. White Hills were on the board early with a goal and the Magpies trailed by…
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Still in with a chance
The Kyneton and District Town Square Co-operative says it remains committed to securing community access to the Old Kyneton Primary School site after almost nine years of advocacy. Co-op board member Peter Henderson said the group was “very excited” to have been shortlisted as head tenant/lead operator for the site after submitting an Expression of…
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Harcourt community raises $30,000 for bushfire recovery
Harcourt Valley Vineyards, Harcourt General Store and Harcourt and District Lions Club have joined forces to raise $30,000 from the sale of local wine to support those impacted in the bushfire-ravaged community and surrounds. Harcourt Valley Vineyards’ Kye Livingstone said the 600 bottles of ‘Harcourt Recovery’ 2024 Cabernet Shiraz miraculously survived the January 9 fire.…
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Clarkefield future in focus
A 2300-home development will change the face of Clarkefield if approved and now the Victorian Government has opened consultation. The move follows Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s calls for broad community awareness and input after the plans were referred to the state’s Development Facilitation Program. Draft Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme Amendment – C164macr proposes a new…
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Queerthentic returns to The Old Auction House
This month, the walls of The Old Auction House in Kyneton will once again come alive with colour, courage and creativity as Queerthentic: LGBTQIA+ Regional Art Prize returns for its fourth year. More than an exhibition, Queerthentic is a gathering — a moment in time where stories are shared, identities are honoured, and regional LGBTQIA+…