Community News
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Young and old thread the needle
Bug-A-Lugs day care was visited by the Kyneton Hand Weavers and Spinners last Thursday in a rare occasion that united young and old. The crochet specialists, of whom the eldest was 70, shared their skills with children as young as four for an afternoon designed to test one’s resilience. Business owner Jules Clapham said 40…
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Scouting adventures
Seven scouts and a leader from 1st Kyneton Scout Group left last week on a 30-hour bus ride to Maryborough, Queensland, to attend the 2025 Australian Jamboree. The local scouts have been joined by almost 10,000 other scouts from around Australia and the Pacific region for the peak event during their scouting journey. The Jamboree…
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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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Engaging young people
Mount Alexander Shire Council has been granted almost $300,000 to run youth projects in the shire through the Engage! program and the youth-run Eight Metre Speaker committee. The Engage! program will receive $170,000 to work with young people, community organisations and service providers to provide activities, training and development programs. The programs will be aimed…
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Project spreads festive cheer
Dhelkaya Health’s much-loved Christmas Tree Project is back for another year, continuing its mission to support local families and individuals during the festive season. The initiative invites staff to donate non-perishable foods, toiletries and small gifts, which are then packed into Christmas hampers and delivered to those in the Mount Alexander Shire who need them…
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Santa is on his way!
Past Apex Club of Castlemaine volunteers will be out in force once again tomorrow morning, Christmas Day, visiting streets across Castlemaine and beyond with the big man in red handing out icy poles and lollies to excited youngsters. This year marks the 87th anniversary of the beloved annual Past Apex Club of Castlemaine Santa Run,…
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Lighting up Kyneton
Kyneton has a festive glow thanks to a new Kyneton Christmas Collective lights and decoration competition this year. The newly formed collective is a small group of passionate community members planning Christmas activities in Kyneton throughout December. A lights and decoration competition has been a much-anticipated event with prizes awarded for the residential displays. The…
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Giz Asaurus’ grand reveal
The identity of Gisborne’s loveable sign-baring dinosaur Giz Asaurus has been revealed as he moves to pass the suit on. Gisborne teen Sam Upsher revealed himself as Giz to much excitement during the the Gisborne Festival parade earlier this month. The 15-year-old created the identity about nine months ago as a way to connect with…
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Don’t kill your compost, it’s alive!
Good quality, home-made compost is teaming with life, and because of this we need to care for it, to the very end! When we have spent months making a great batch of compost, getting it just right, the last thing we want to do is kill it.At the heart of it, compost is about creating…
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Students learn bushfire readiness
Grade 5/6 students at St Ambrose Primary School in Woodend undertook an important project this semester, addressing a critical issue: the increasing risk of bushfires in Australia. Worsened by climate change, these events are becoming more frequent and severe, posing significant challenges to communities. Current research emphasises the value of place-based, action-oriented bushfire education to…
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Student’s artwork featured in Melbourne
Woodend RMIT student Lucinda Johnson-Cornes’ textile design will be featured on a range of new furniture installed by Melbourne Central Shopping Centre from December. The sofas and armchairs are manufactured by Indigenous furniture supplier Winya, where Johnson-Cornes undertook a work placement during her Bachelor of Textiles (Design) (Honours). The design is inspired by the native…
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Call to restore creek
Romsey residents are seeking action to clean up Five Mile Creek and improve the surrounding area for passive recreation. A masterplan for the creek includes a vision for the reserve as well as a series of initiatives such as pathway extensions, environmental improvements, signage and passive recreation infrastructure. Residents have reported willows and fallen tree…