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All pink at WCC
Woodend Cricket Club has supported the McGrath Foundation since 2011, and on Saturday more than 70 guests enjoyed a high tea at Gilbert Gordon Oval, enabling the club to raise funds for breast cancer research. Pink Stumps Day included plenty of fun and games, live music, raffles, giveaways and auctions. Early indications reveal the club…
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Push to release road plans
Chaos at Woodend’s notorious Urquhart Street and High Street intersection has been flagged in parliament. Liberal Northern Victoria MP Wendy Lovell has called for the Victorian government to prioritise upgrading the intersection. Ms Lovell spoke in parliament to expedite the upgrade by releasing the design plans for consultation, and committing to fund the works. “The…
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High farce and dazzling wordplay
The Mount Players invite you to come to their lovely Mountview Theatre in Macedon to sit back and enjoy Oscar Wilde’s classic play, The Importance of Being Earnest. The set will delight you and the cast, dressed to kill, will entertain you! With a complimentary sherry on arrival, tea/coffee and treats at interval and a…
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Chefs forced to leave
Visa restrictions and sponsorship cost challenges could see Kyneton’s Little Swallow Cafe lose three valued chefs as their visas expire. The chefs have been filling worker shortages at the cafe since 2023 but the federal government has not offered them optional permanent residency at the end of their visa period. “As their 485 visas expire,…
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League shuts out Eagles
The newly formed Kyneton Women’s Football Club is facing the prospect of being unable to play this year after being rejected by three local leagues. The women who have joined the Kyneton Eagles had hoped to continue playing in the Riddell District Football Netball League, where they had played the past two seasons as part…
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Big turnout expected for Taradale Festival
Now in its 16th year, the Taradale Mineral Springs Festival is confirmed for Sunday March 9 from 10am to 4pm. Awarded Mount Alexander Shire Community Event of the year 2024, the festival is a major feature on the central Victorian calendar for the Labour Day long weekend. The Mineral Springs Festival Committee is planning to…
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Festival welcomes new team
The Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival is gearing up for another spectacular year, with a new executive committee stepping in to lead the beloved community event. Stepping into the role of president is Sharryn Smith, bringing her passion for community engagement and event coordination. Joining her is Mark James as vice-president, well-known as a former…
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Take your next step at the careers fair
Discover career pathways, develop new skills and connect with industry professionals at the first-ever Castlemaine Careers Fair – an interactive event designed to help you take the next step. The Castlemaine Careers Fair on Wednesday February 19 will be held across four key venues surrounding the Castlemaine Town Hall. The fair is being hosted by…
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Spirited matches battled out
Castlemaine District Cricket Association A Grade sides completed their round 11 two-day fixture on Saturday. A Reserve played one-day matches in round 16, B Grade contested round 12, the Women’s teams contested round 7, and C Grade (Under 16) wrapped up round eight two-day clashes. Highlights of the round were Barkers Creek B Grade batsman…
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Champs do battle
Ballarat Highlands Bowling Region Champion of Champions competition kicked off on Sunday, contested by men’s and women’s singles champions from all region clubs. This includes all clubs in the local Highlands Region. The first two knockout rounds of the finals took place at Central Wendouree, Kyneton, Webbcona and Woodend bowling clubs. Woodend returned as a…
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Macedon hang on
Underdogs Macedon showed plenty of resilience to stave off Gisborne’s desperate efforts to win their round 12 McIntyre 1sts match at Gardiner Reserve on Saturday. Rain was Macedon’s initial saviour, with more than half an hour’s play lost, then several of the the Cats’ younger batters “dug in” and at stumps the score was 9/169…
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Try your hand at bridge
Do you enjoy playing cards and making new friends? If so, the Macedon Ranges Bridge Club invites you to its Learn to Play Bridge classes that begin on March 3. “Bridge is a fantastic card game that challenges the mind and keeps us mentally active. It can take a little effort to learn but provides…