The house that Castlemaine built
Ten years ago, the Castlemaine community generously supported Mount Alexander Accommodation and Respite Group to construct a purpose-built respite facility for people with intellectual...
Get your show entries in!
The 171st Castlemaine and District Agricultural Show returns to the Camp Reserve this Friday and Saturday, October 31 and November 1.
Be sure to get...
Three generations keep tradition alive
For the Collier family of Kyneton, the Agricultural Show isn’t just a date on the calendar – it’s a family tradition that’s spanned nearly...
Young women to broadcast
A pilot program is offering young women in Mount Alexander Shire the opportunity to develop a podcast to be broadcast on MainFM radio show,...
Woodend market a world best
Woodend has been honoured as one of the Top 3 Farmers Market Towns... not just in Australia, but in the world, for 2025.
The recognition...
Fundraiser garden sale
The Mount Alexander East Timor Friendship group, the Friends of Lolotoe, is having its annual fundraiser garden sale on October 18 from 9am to...
The 100th Compost Conversation
This week we celebrate 100 editions of the Compost Conversation! From the start, our aim has been to lift compost literacy and composting skills...
Building kids’ social skills
Harcourt families are invited to join a new supported playgroup at Harcourt Preschool, launching on Friday October 10.
The two-hour sessions are free and run...
Shoe recycling proves a hit
Kyneton Shoes and Accessories is encouraging locals to recycle shoes that are past their prime.
Owners Andrew and Geraldine Ramselaar said that, in partnership with...
Tuck your worms in with a blanket
Compost worms really don’t like sunlight. When exposed to the sun they are likely to dry out and are also susceptible to getting picked...
Dog club celebrates 40 years… or 280 in dog years
Kyneton Obedience Dog Club will celebrate its 40th year of operation this weekend with special guests including Mary-Anne Thomas MP and local councillors in...
Folk dance and friendship
Ten members from the U3A Kyneton International Folk Dance group were excited to share their skills with students at Lockwood South Primary School earlier...
