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Student book spreads kindness
Aurelia Poyner has helped spread kindness and positivity through a unique project at St Brigid’s Primary School in Gisborne. The nine-year-old’s idea for a student book of positive affirmations and art captured the entire school community’s imagination. What Aurelia thought would be a small project, quickly grew to include more than 200 student contributions across…
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A feast for the senses
Entering its final week, the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival is offering one last invitation to explore, indulge and celebrate. And at the moment when the festival curtain is expected to fall, instead expect to be surprised with a delicious sensory experience of scents, crackles and smoke as a twilight grand finale event erupts, enticing visitors…
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Composters call for delay on green bins
Local composting group YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard) is calling on Mount Alexander Shire Council to delay the roll-out of a green bin service. The green ‘FOGO’ (Food Organics-Garden Organics) bin is designed to divert organic waste from landfill. Lucy Young from YIMBY said that while the group agreed with the council that it…
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Anzac fund barrier removed
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has removed a controversial barrier to Anzac Day support funding, but not without opposition. Both Kyneton and Malmsbury were denied Anzac Day Commemorative Services Support Fund assistance for this year’s services due to conflict with the council’s Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy. The policy came into effect last July and precludes activities…
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Threads along the Silk Road
A stunning exhibition of photographs by Chewton photographer Aaron Keith is currently on show at Castlemaine Contemporary Arts Space (CASPA). Threads Along The Silk Road is Aaron’s first solo exhibition and the collection of photographs was taken over a few months travelling through Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Georgia in late 2025. “I’d previously enjoyed a…
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Graffiti mural builds connection
A garden wall at Castlemaine Community House has been brought to life with a vibrant new mural by local artist Joey Pratt, creating a colourful and welcoming space for the young people who gather there. The artwork takes its cue from the surrounding community garden — a reflection of both place and community. For Joey,…
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Blockbusters in the RDFNL
There are two absolute drawcard football matches in the Riddell League’s fourth round this Saturday. The four unbeaten top sides are poised to put on a real show, with reputations as well as four points at stake. Spectators and players alike will be hoping for fine conditions. Last season’s runners-up Macedon is attracting large crowds…
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Kyneton’s Under 19s win Anzac Day battle of the Tigers
Kyneton’s U19.5 footballers have begun the 2026 season well, defeating Lancefield by 120 points on Saturday. They are now waiting in anticipation of some strong opposition from Wallan at the Showgrounds in a fourth round match this Saturday. Kyneton footballers were decked out in special Anzac Day uniforms for the match.
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Rangers’ season kicks off
The Macedon Rangers Soccer Club kicked off its 2026 season on Sunday, with mixed results across its competitive teams in action. Competing across north-west Melbourne metropolitan leagues since 2021, the Romsey-based club has fielded nine teams in total this year, including four non-competitive (scores not recorded) Miniroos teams up to Under 11s, 3 competitive Junior…
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Tamworth success for Colin
Castlemaine country music singer and songwriter, Colin ‘Fish’ Fraser, was honoured to be a finalist in the recent Tamworth Songwriters Salute Awards. The 76-year-old said that he discovered his passion for music later in life. After a relationship breakdown at 55 he picked up the guitar and hasn’t looked back. “I had a few lessons…
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Brigade joins lifesaving program
Romsey Fire Brigade has joined the list of 50 CFA brigades that are trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero (000) calls. The brigade has been training with Ambulance Victoria for months in preparation for the program, which will complement the Ambulance Victoria Service in the local area. Under the joint initiative,…
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Back by popular demand
After a fabulous Mother’s Day event with Gretta Ziller a couple of years ago, the Lauriston Hall Committee is excited to announce a return visit from this talented singer-songwriter. Gretta writes wonderful songs and is a super performer who will make you feel like nothing else matters but the beautiful music and tapping your feet…