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Grammy winner to headline
The Castlemaine Jazz Festival (June 5-8) is set to welcome renowned African singer, dancer, songwriter and percussionist Dobet Gnahoré to Castlemaine’s historic Theatre Royal for what will be an unforgettable opening night show on Thursday June 5. Dobet is known for her dynamic performances and ability to blend various musical styles from across the African…
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‘Greens’ and ‘browns’?
Many compost educators use the rule of ‘greens’ and ‘browns’ to differentiate between compost ingredients that are high in nitrogen (greens) and those that are high in carbon (browns). Perhaps the idea originates from leaves and grass being ‘green’ (and high in nitrogen), while sticks and woody things are ‘brown’ (and high in carbon). If…
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‘Hung out to dry’
ESVF tax going to hurt The Victorian Government’s controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund passed parliament last week despite heavy objection from CFA volunteers, farmers and rural councils. The more expensive ESVF tax replaces the Fire Services Levy and will be charged alongside council rates from July 1. While the tax helps fund vital emergency…
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Kyneton on top of the ladder
In an extremely good and high-scoring sixth round contest at the Showgrounds, Kyneton senior footballers trailed entering the last quarter but rose to defeat Macedon by 16 points on Saturday. After six rounds, the Tigers now find themselves on top of the Riddell League ladder as a result of a surprise loss by previously unbeaten…
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Riddell go down
Riddell’s position as 2025 football premiership favourite is on shaky ground after the Bombers were overrun by six goals to one in the last quarter against an extremely well organised Diggers Rest on Saturday. The 10.8 (68) to 6.9 (45) sixth round upset means Riddell’s prospects for three flags in a row are still very…
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Lions dominate at the den
The Harcourt Lions roared to victory over Navarre in a one-sided clash at the den in round six for the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League last Saturday. The Lions smashed through seven goals in the opening term to the Grasshoppers’ two to lead by 31 points at the first break. Navarre lifted in the…
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Ex-AFL star to play for Tigers
Former AFL star Michael Hibberd will line up in a one-off appearance for Kyneton against Macedon at the Showgrounds on Saturday. With a stellar 197-game career behind him with Melbourne and Essendon, Hibberd should receive an enthusiastic welcome from Kyneton’s players and supporters. An All-Australian in 2017, the talented defender was a member of Melbourne’s…
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Growing edible flowers in the Macedon Ranges
Lauren Richardson lives and works in the Macedon Ranges growing edible flowers. Her business is called Foraged Flavour. She will be the guest speaker at Kyneton Horticultural Society’s AGM next week where she will share her flower farming and edible flower business journey. Lauren’s talk will reveal the challenges she has faced and lessons learned,…
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Gather celebrates connection
The opening of the Gather exhibition at the historic Castlemaine Market Place on May 3 was an outstanding success. Gather brings together 11 local makers connected by community who take unique approaches to creating through their chosen materials. Artists featured include Ann Ferguson, Catherine O’Leary, Catherine Pilgrim, Charlotte Harriman, Deb Lemcke, Emily Fong, Gina Pederick,…
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Learn to ‘plant them right’
People planting tree seedlings typically hope to see belts of established trees within a few years. Some will want to protect their stock from cold and heat, and some may hope to provide nesting places for small birds and homes for beneficial insects. However, there can be great disappointment, and waste, when those newly planted…
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Push for park
A concept plan for Riddells Creek’s Rangeview Park has identified a series of works to improve community connectivity. The park was established as part of the Rangeview Estate development but residents say it has been underutilised due to lack of shade and incomplete areas. The area currently includes a small playground, what is described as…
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Poisonous mushroom warning
Victoria’s chief health officer, Dr Christian McGrath, has issued a warning of poisonous mushrooms growing in Victoria. Poisonous mushrooms, including the death cap and yellow-staining mushrooms, appear in Victoria during autumn, as the weather becomes wetter and cooler. Dr McGrath warned that consuming even a single death cap mushroom could result in death. He said…