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Making change happen
Fresh from ‘Climate Action Week’ held at the University of Technology in Sydney, Castlemaine is about to get a dose of global action with a twist. FutuResilience Events is bringing two exciting workshops to town, strengthening sustainability action with the globally recognised Inner Development Goals Framework. First up, as part of the Women’s Climate Congress,…
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A spectacular start!
Castlemaine was alive with excitement Saturday night as the 2025 Castlemaine Fringe Festival kicked off with a bang! The Street Party Spectacular was attended by more than 4000 festival-goers. The Movement Zone dancers (pictured) were among the local talent to feature. Photo: Diana Domonkos
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Rocky Riders to host camp out
Castlemaine Rocky Riders Mountain Bike Club is holding a Family Camp Out at La Larr Ba Gauwa (Harcourt Mountain Bike Park) on Dja Dja Wurrung country on Saturday April 5. Rocky Riders member Mandy Chilcott said they wanted to create an event that the entire family and mountain bike community could enjoy. “Finding an event…
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Legacy project completed
After more than a decade closed to traffic, the Vaughan-Tarilta bridge (or low-level crossing as the experts call it) has been replaced. The original timber bridge crossing the Loddon River was built in 1868. The closure of this vital crossing has caused long detours and limited access for locals. The replacement concrete crossing came with…
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Empowering women in the climate crisis
The stage is set for an unparalleled national level gathering of visionary leaders, changemakers and advocates at the Victorian Women’s Climate Congress 2025. Taking place from March 28-30 at the Castlemaine Town Hall, this event is a beacon for women, in all diversity, to drive meaningful action for climate sustainability. The Congress will feature a…
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Woodend Haiku Festival is here
Pop-up haiku poets, haiku readings and workshops will be celebrated at the Woodend Haiku Festival to be held throughout April. Local poet and festival director, Myron Lysenko, is a representative of the Australian Haiku Society and has organised a range of activities to celebrate all things haiku, coinciding with International Haiku Day on April 17.…
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Horse neglect investigated
RSPCA Victoria is investigating multiple animal cruelty reports regarding horses at properties in the Macedon Ranges and Mitchell Shire. “We appreciate the community’s concern, and can assure those who are worried, our inspectorate has active investigations into these matters and have attended the properties reported more than 20 times over the last few months and…
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Get the family into golf
Castlemaine Golf Club is hosting a free ‘Family Get into Golf Day’ on Sunday, April 6. The come and try day and will present a chance for the whole family to learn about golf. Try your hand in hitting the ball, join the putting competition, see if you can chip in on the 12th hole,…
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Tennis marathon marks centenary
Macedon Tennis Club celebrates its centenary throughout 2025, beginning with a continuous 24-hour tennis marathon at Tony Clarke Recreation Reserve this Saturday and Sunday. President Liz O’Connell said it was a very special year for the club, with a variety of special events on the calendar. Celebrating the centenary and raising funds at the same…
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Navy veteran to lead service
Kyneton Navy veteran Luke Bordonaro will lead this year’s Mount Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service, which will take place on April 25 at the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross. This year’s theme, ‘The Unseen Wounds of Conflict’, will explore the many impacts that war has on those who serve, from the physical injuries to the mental…
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I just made the worst compost I have made in years!
I was putting a finished compost pile out on the garden recently, but as I was forking it into the barrow, I realised, with disappointment, it was the worst compost I had made in quite a few years! The ‘finished’ compost was dry, woody and full of fine root filaments, not the rich, moist, greasy,…
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Four hours of magical music
Resonance String Orchestra is hosting a Big String Day on Saturday at Castlemaine Secondary College. The all-ages event will include music, team-building games, whole orchestra sessions and instrument-based tutorials. The tutorials will be led by Resonance co-artistic director Emma Wade, and Maryborough Education Performing Arts Coordinator Sarina Walter and co-artistic director Heather Cummins. Sam Goble,…