HelloPlus: Exploring Life & Philosophy.
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Dingoes thriving at Jirrahlinga
Jirrahlinga Dingo Conservation and Wildlife Education Centre at Chewton has been a hive of activity over the school holiday period with visitors enjoying an up close and personal experience with wildlife at the centre. Centre founder Tehree Gordon said they had been working hard behind the scenes for a number of years now to redevelop…
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TAC heads to the Rock
The Transport Accident Commission will be at the Hanging Rock Cup this weekend to encourage safe travel home. TAC is launching a new ‘Ready’ campaign with Country Racing Victoria to highlight the risks associated with driving to and from races when alcohol is involved, reminding racegoers that they are only truly ‘ready’ once they have…
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Woodend’s great escape
Romsey was in the box seat at the halfway mark of the all-important McIntyre 1sts match on Saturday, yet a never-say-die Woodend managed to conjure up a nine runs victory. The one-day round was highlighted by three big centuries — 146 off 126 balls at Gisborne by Sunbury United opener Fabian Fernando, and 136 by…
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Trophy returns ‘home’
As a follow-up to the recent Lancefield Gift held for the first time in about 60 years, a silver trophy presented to the 1964 winner has now been donated so it adds to local history. The winner, Gerald Walsh, and his wife Gael, were thrilled to attend the 2024 Lancefield Gift on November 16, and…
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Second for Pickles
Stephen Pickles won his second Woodend Bowling Club singles championship in three seasons in an absorbing final against Gary Dryden last week. Both players produced a fine display, with the match in the balance throughout. In the semi-finals, Pickles defeated defending champion Norm Bickerdyke, and Dryden accounted for Mike Dornau. Fortunes fluctuated in the final,…
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Poodle groomer makes a difference
The Poodle Groomer, aka Arrowelle Black, hosted a local Poodle Community Dinner at the Five Flags Hotel at Campbells Creek on January 11. Arrow said the Five Flags beer garden was bursting at the seams with proud poodle owners and their magnificent pooches for the local networking event. The Yapeen-based groomer said it was a…
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Local nurses using AI could save millions
Springs Medical in Daylesford and Kyneton has united with medical partners across the globe for a world-first study that adopts artificial intelligence to detect heart failure. The clinic is funded via its share of a $2 million grant provided by the Medical Research Fund of Australia to trial portable AI-guided devices developed from U.S. and…
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Councils prioritise Indigenous relations
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has joined more than 30 per cent of Victorian councils and once more decided against hosting Australia Day celebrations in reconciliation with Indigenous Australians. This action has been in place since August 2023 when the council voted 5-2 in favour of moving the annual Australia Day Awards and citizenship ceremony. To…
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Ten years of Tom
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Tom Waits’ Rain Dogs with 10 Years of Tom is an homage to Tom Waits from 1977-1987. It will be performed in a huge weekend of performances from February 7-9 at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine, MEMO Music Hall in St Kilda and the Brunswick Ballroom. Tom Waits has captivated fans…
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Streetscape to get $12.19M makeover
Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane in Castlemaine are set to receive a major facelift thanks a $12.19 million boost from the federal government. The works aim to link two of the town’s major shopping areas and connect them to a range of important community facilities. Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government…
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Tales That Talk To You to launch
Castlemaine-based journalist, writer and community musician Valerie Colyer has released a new book Tales That Talk to You. Tales That Talk To You explores theme of identity, social justice, feminism, ageism, crime and political trends with down-to-earth humour. A special launch event to celebrate the new work will be held at the Albion Art Bar…
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A chat with a mate leads to Games
Torben Louwen-Skovdam’s Invictus journey started with a simple conversation with an old mate and colleague. Little did he know that he would eventually muster up the courage to submit an Expression of Interest for Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 – giving his life much-needed purpose. The 40-year-old joined the Australian Army in 2008 after completing…