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Kyneton dominate in midweek
Kyneton Bowling Club’s pennant dominance this season continued last week when the Highlands midweek finals were played. Buoyed by Saturday division 1 and 3 pennants already, Kyneton swept to victory in Tuesday (midweek) finals for divisions 1 and 2. The winning margins were very large, despite the best efforts of the opposition in the finals…
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It’s better to read blind
Two bouts of sensory deprivation led Jahne Hope-Williams to pursue a life of spiritual practice. Jahne was born in England and spent the first years of her life living behind a Harrods’ department store. It was a troubled start to life; she was blind. The doctors could do nothing and on a whim, after advice…
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Bakery in full Blume
Blumes Historic Bakery in Harcourt was officially reopened to the public last Saturday after years of restoration work. About 60 people attended the event, including locals, city-folk who travelled for the opening, MP Maree Edwards and Blume family members. Karen Blume, the granddaughter of Ernest and Pearl Blume, said the bakery was a great reflection…
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How’d you like them apples?
Hundreds of people flocked to Harcourt Recreation Reserve last Saturday for the town’s 31st annual Applefest. Marquees were set up on the oval and offered food, drinks and bric-a-brac to visitors, while various kids activities ranged from camel riding to medieval sword fighting. George Milford, president of the festival’s organising committee, said the day had…
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Newham store for sale
Newham General Store is up for sale following the business’s closure last year and the community rally to see it reopened. The prominent freehold, on the corner of Dons Road, was listed with Keatings Real Estate in February for $985,000. Agent John Keating told the Express he had led several private inspections through the property.…
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Region finals for Kyneton
Kyneton Bowling Club’s division 1 premiership teams from Saturday and midweek pennant are looking forward to playing in the Ballarat Highlands Region pennant finals. This Sunday afternoon, March 15, Kyneton’s Saturday division 1 side takes on the strong Victoria (Ballarat) lineup in the regional final at Sebastopol. On Tuesday, March 18, Kyneton’s division 1 midweek…
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What to do with a compost that is too hot?
In last-week’s Compost Conversation we looked at what makes some batches of compost go over temperature (over 68o Celsius), and why that is a problem. This week we’ll look at the remedies. The suggestions made in this article could be detrimental to a compost not suffering overheat, so please read this week’s and last week’s…
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Islay House elite
Woodend’s Islay House has ranked among the best Booking.com venues and won a Travellers Review Award 2025. Established in 1860 as the British American Hotel, Islay House was a coaching inn offering accommodation to miners travelling to the Bendigo goldfields in the 1860s. Owners Tarni James and Clive Warner worked to restore historical character in…
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Gender equity in spotlight
It was International Women’s Day last Thursday, and Woodend-based Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell was pleased to be able to talk to Kyneton Women’s Football Club representatives about gender equality in sport. The KWFC members were visiting Parliament House to help raise awareness about the significant challenges faced by women and girls in community…
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Find the perfect gift
Castlemaine Artists Market is lighting up the centre of town on Sunday March 23. Fossick through more than 50 stalls of fabulous, handmade artwork, and find the perfect gift for someone special. Enjoy delicious food and drink as well as live music on the grass. This month Castlemaine Artists Market welcomes back Ced le Meledo,…
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Building connections by a simple visit
Valuable connections are forming through Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme. The free service, federally funded, matches a council-organised volunteer with an eligible participant for regular visits, to provide companionship and reduce social isolation. Maddie decided to volunteer during her final years of high school to improve her skills and give back…
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Airfield upgrades ahead
A Kyneton Airfield upgrade will introduce a new helipad for emergency services and runway extension to accommodate aircraft used for fire-fighting. Last week, Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters announced Kyneton Aero Club was successful in securing $413,500 under the federal government’s Regional Airports Program. “It is so important that Kyneton residents have access to medical and…