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Fimister Shield held at Kyneton
The Fimister Shield Showjumping Day was held at Kyneton Pony Club on Saturday, despite the wet conditions. The Fimister Shield is the final round of the Central Zone Presidents Cup, which includes several showjumping rounds throughout the year. Rose Coleman and Heartwind placed third in the 2 Phase and third in the 2 Round, finishing…
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Castlemaine man jailed for historical sexual assaults
A former Castlemaine resident has been found guilty and jailed for sexually abusing four children under the age of 16 during the 1980s. Robert Dennis Howe appeared at the County Court in Melbourne on November 8, where he was sentenced and jailed for five years and nine months. During the trial, held in Bendigo in…
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Palestinian film fundraiser
To commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People this Friday November 29, a film screening of the award-winning documentary No Other Land will be held at Theatre Royal Castlemaine. The film is being presented by the Theatre Royal and Free Palestine Central Victoria in proud partnership with the Palestinian Solidarity Film Festival.…
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Unforgettable performance of traditional Cuban music
The Theatre Royal Castlemaine is hosting a very special tribute night to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of the world-famous Buena Vista Social Club movie. An unforgettable performance of traditional Cuban music with a Sydney-based 11-piece band comprised of some of Australia’s best Latin music musicians. Following sell out nights in Sydney and…
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Summer market treats
The Castlemaine Farmers Market has a new layout for summer incorporating a greater diversity of produce across new produce stands and dedicated refreshment areas. Go along and explore what the market has to offer in December! It’s on from 9am to 1pm on Sunday December 1 at the Western Reserve, Forest Street, Castlemaine. Follow the…
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Making great writing: young writers’ workshops
Following the hugely successful Inaugural Newstead Young Writers Festival, Newstead Writers invite young people aged 15-18 years to be part of an exciting series of workshops with award-winning local writer Cate Kennedy. Cate’s work has been published in The New Yorker, shortlisted for the Australian Literary Gold Medal, and The World Beneath was awarded the…
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Bonanno takes the lead
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has elected Dominic Bonanno mayor and Kate Kendall deputy mayor. Cr Bonanno, now serving his second term on council, has been elected to the mayoral position for one year. His only challenger for the role was fellow South Ward councillor Christine Walker, who self-nominated and did not receive support. Cr Bonanno…
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Morton stars in modern fairytale
Castlemaine actor Rebecca Morton is set to feature in Theatre Works Melbourne’s last production for the year – a Latin-beat inspired bang, Skating in the Clouds. This brand new work by Melbourne Writers Theatre company manager, Clare Mendes, will be staged from December 4-14 and features a 14-strong, all-women team – some of them on…
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A Year of Abundance
Growing Abundance is hosting an event on Saturday to celebrate its 2024 program ‘A Year of Abundance’. The last event in the year for Growing Abundance, it is also the final event of the organisation in its current form, as the current committee prepares for the program to become part of the suite of activities…
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How to test for herbicide residues
In last week’s conversation we looked at synthetic auxins, a group of persistent herbicides that can have devastating impacts on broad-leafed plants like beans and peas, tomatoes and eggplants and pumpkins and cucumbers, causing stunting, curled leaf tips and in some cases death. Synthetic auxins are coming into our food systems in commercial composts, garden…
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Kyneton Show competition smashes records
The Kyneton Show has again set records with the biggest crowd ever at the Friday night carnival. The showgrounds were abuzz with about 9000 people across the two-day show. Kyneton Agricultural Society president, Andrew Ferrington, congratulated all who attended, entered and volunteered to make the 162nd show such a success. “We aim to improve every…
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Bradman’s ‘Invincibles’ link to Lyonville show
When cricket tragic and music legend David Bridie walks out onto the Radio Springs Hotel stage next Sunday there will be one very special person in the audience. Mick Harvey, the great nephew of the champion Bradman Invincibles batsman Neil Harvey will be there. Mick, a longtime Bridie fan, met David at the Port Fairy…