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From paddock to plate at Darraweit Valley Cider House
While less well known than its neighbours, Mount Macedon and Hanging Rock, the Deep Creek Valley in the Eastern Macedon Ranges produces an incredible depth and diversity of seasonal produce. To celebrate this, a community of regenerative farmers and artisan producers from the region (Madelaine’s Eggs, Dreaming Goat Dairy, Wildwood Organics, Source Fungi, Tall Poppy…
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Kids get creative
The National Gallery of Victoria Kids on Tour is returning to central Victoria with its largest program yet. Available on selected dates at Castlemaine and Kyneton Libraries (see below) and open between 10am and 4pm at the Central Goldfields Art Gallery throughout January. This year’s program celebrates the work of local and international artists and…
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School holiday activities
Macedon Ranges Shire Council is hosting a range of fun activities for children and young people throughout the summer school holidays, including: Inflatable Fun @ aquatic centres Both Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre and Gisborne Aquatic Centre will host the pool inflatable – featuring obstacles, climbing hills and slides – on the following days…
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Walk on the wild side
Take a walk on the wild side these summer school holidays and work alongside TV zoologist Chris Humfrey and his 2000 animals at Wild Action Zoo. Children can have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to engage with a myriad of native wildlife and care for them through Chris Humfrey’s Junior Zoo Keeper Program at Macedon. The program…
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Debut novel to launch
Retired Lancefield GP Paul Carter has recently published his fifth book and first novel. The Long Way Round follows the life of Tom, as he navigates the challenges he faces while growing up and into early adulthood. The story explores the lasting impact of life’s seemingly minor moments and the importance of childhood experiences. The…
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Road repairs under way
Rehabilitation works on a 3668 metre section of the Kilmore-Lancefield Road at Lancefield are expected to start early this month and take about 12 weeks to complete, weather permitting. Transport Victoria is undertaking the works to rebuild a section of road between Melbourne-Lancefield Road and Grahams Road to provide a stronger, smoother surface. During works…
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Experience the joy of Latin dance!
Latin dancing is hitting the streets of Castlemaine once again with Street Latin Dance: Summer Salsa. Supported by Mount Alexander Shire Council, this lively event brings the infectious rhythms and energy of Latin culture to Mechanics Lane for an evening of fun, music and movement. No matter your experience level, this event is for everyone!…
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Council reimagines the economy
Mount Alexander Shire Council is at the forefront of changing the way we look at the economy by using the ‘wellbeing economy’ ethos as the basis for the council’s Economic Development Strategy. Late last year, the council hosted a screening of ground-breaking documentary, Purpose, to help explain the wellbeing economy model to the community. The…
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An accident waiting to happen?
As the weather heats up, so too does public outrage at the parking situation at the ‘Res in Chewton (Expedition Pass Reservoir). The issue of limited parking at the popular swimming spot has been occurring for years, as visitors and residents keen for a dip, park haphazardly on the narrow roadside curb on the sharp…
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Perfect conditions for Castlemaine cyclists
Monday December 30 saw the third day of the Victorian Christmas Carnival Track Racing hosted by Castlemaine Cycling Club, with close to 160 entries clear skies and perfect conditions the stage was set for a big day of action-packed racing. The juniors got the day rolling at 10am with the schedule loaded with feature and…
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Close finishes at ‘The Rock’
Six different jockeys and trainers were successful at the 2025 New Year’s Day races held at Hanging Rock. Close finishes were generally the order of the day. Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club was extremely pleased with the sizeable crowd, again illustrating the drawcard capacity of time-honoured ‘Racing at The Rock’. The local club is…
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Last to first win for Barnage
Kyneton-trained galloper Barnage was slowly away in a sprint race at Yarra Glen on Thursday, but still found a way to win. Veteran jockey John Keating did not panic and stuck to the rails, taking a narrow split on the inside in the finishing stages to win by half a length from favourite Mystery Blonde.…