HelloPlus: Exploring Life & Philosophy.
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Seaweed in compost? Yes but…
The answer to the question of whether adding seaweed to our compost will enhance it, is a simple yes. Seaweed is a rich source of nutrients like nitrogen, potassium and phosphate, which are essential for plant growth. It also contains vitamins, amino acids and trace elements like manganese, zinc, copper and boron, which are often…
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Christmas trees please
Romsey Neighbourhood House and Romsey Community Co-Op has launched its Christmas tree sales fundraiser. If you’re seeking a fresh tree this festive season, you can purchase one grown locally and see funds put back into the community. Trees are priced as: 5ft tree $70, 6ft tree $75, and 7ft tree $80. People can order the…
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College closes its doors
Staffing challenges and reduced student numbers have led Olivet Christian College to permanently close its doors. By the end of 2024, the Christian college, which has a 46-year legacy in the Castlemaine and Campbells Creek communities, will finalise the closure. The school families have been updated throughout the discussions on the future of the college…
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Small producers rejected
Small-scale beef producers have been left reeling after Hardwicks abattoir at Kyneton announced it would no longer process small consignments of animals from next year. Kilcoy Global Foods, which owns the abattoir, said it wouldn’t take orders below 15 head of beef or 50 head of lambs. A letter sent by the company to existing…
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Artists to shine at Twilight Market
Castlemaine Artists Market and Young Makers Market are joining forces to hold a Twilight Market that will light up Castlemaine’s Western Reserve this Friday. Go along and meander through more than 90 stalls of handmade quality artwork to find the perfect gift for your loved one. Among the talented local artists to attend will be…
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Cannons claim the ultimate prize
The Castlemaine Cannons have created history, claiming their first-ever Country Basketball League grand final victory against the Bendigo Braves at Bendigo’s Red Energy Arena on Saturday night. The Cannons had a fantastic start to the short sharp season winning seven matches in a row, which placed them on the top of the table, but then…
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‘Top Six’ back for RDFNL
The addition of Gisborne Giants and Melton South senior sides in the Riddell District Football Netball League in 2025 has led to the return of a ‘Top Six’ finals series. The league has been operating on a ‘Top Five’ system for several years. Another change is that Grand Final Day will be on a Saturday,…
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Chloe’s a Black Swan
Occasionally teenagers who excel at sport attract rave reviews, predicting they have the talent to eventually make it right to the top level. Such predictions can sometimes be wide of the mark, and the individual who has been singled out eventually fades into obscurity. But last week, Chloe Eyre was one of 20 players named…
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Art holds grief and loss
Some things are just too hard to find words for. Too raw to be exposed. Too difficult to unpack. Unfathomable is an exhibition that features new work from five central Victorian artists at Castlemaine’s Lot 19 Gallery. It takes that which is hard to explain and transforms it into challenging, beautiful, messy and inspiring artworks…
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Jo Meares’ Silver Bullets coming to Castlemaine
Jo Meares’ Silver Bullets is celebrating the release of the band’s self-titled debut album at Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing Taproom. Arun Kendall, of Backseat Mafia, described the album as “magnificent”. “Steeped in an antipodean dusty dryness, yet leavened by bright rays of sunshine, and Meares’s eloquent poetry that strike like shards of lightning,” Kendall said. “Jo…
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Live from the garden stage
Award-winning artist and disability advocate Eliza Hull will be giving a special performance at The Bridge Hotel in Castlemaine on Saturday, December 14. With a career that has taken her to iconic stages like the Sydney Opera House, SXSW and Ability Fest, and music that has featured in TV series from ABC KIDS to Teen…
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Festival poster revealed!
Renowned local artist and illustrator Chris ‘Roy’ Taylor has revealed the 2025 Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival poster – the latest in a popular series designed over five consecutive years. Mr Taylor, who moved to the Macedon Ranges with his family 14 years ago, said following the first year, the Autumn Festival had grown and grown.…