Community News
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Learn to ‘plant them right’
People planting tree seedlings typically hope to see belts of established trees within a few years. Some will want to…
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What does YIMBY do with the compost?
Here at YIMBY we are often asked what we do with all the compost we make. Yes In My Back…
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Fundraising postershowcases town
The now 200-member strong Castlemaine Community Investment Co-operative is thrilled to announce the launch of a special fundraising poster as…
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Art for the Ages
Residents at Bupa Aged Care Woodend are learning that it’s never too late to acquire new skills. They’re picking up…
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Farmer R.U.O.K?
Organisers of Kyneton Saleyards’ livestock trade donned technicoloured workwear garments last Wednesday to raise awareness for farmers’ mental health. The…
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Sieving finished compost
When we have a fully cured, finished compost pile, ready to spread on the garden, we will still see a…
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Dapper up and ride!
Ready your engines and dust off your suits – the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is returning to Castlemaine on Sunday May…
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Giving our compost a great start
When we are starting a new compost pile – be it bin or bay – it is good practice to…
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Platypus recorded at Malmsbury
Tiana Preston from Ecology Australia will present the results of Malmsbury Landcare’s recent platypus survey on May 1 at the…
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Exciting new workshop, creative and repair space
The Good Op Shop in Castlemaine is launching an exciting new upstairs space called ‘The Re-usery’, where people can learn…
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Four different types of straw
It is a nice idea that we might be able to look up the details of a particular compost ingredient…
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Gisborne’s celebrity postman
Gisborne Post Office manager Joe Vella is a familiar face locally, but he may also be recognised if he were…