Community News

  • Keg for Good is back

    Keg for Good is back

    Shedshaker Brewing’s Keg for Good is back today and tomorrow, with Connecting Country being this month’s recipient.  Since 2010, Connecting…

  • Kyneton’s new Aussie

    Kyneton’s new Aussie

    Philippines-born Kyneton resident, Trianne Garcia McKenna, was among 29 new citizens welcomed to the Macedon Ranges last Tuesday night at a citizenship ceremony at the Kyneton Town Hall.

  • Trentham Community Hub name decision

    Trentham Community Hub name decision

    Social media has been active, with various suggestions, including ’The Billy O’Connell Hub’ and ‘Wombats Den’.

  • They’re not up THAT creek!

    They’re not up THAT creek!

    Have you tried Kyneton’s shit pasty? How about the shit cocktail?

  • Building life skills

    Building life skills

    Year seven, eight and nine students from Castlemaine Secondary College have begun a 16-week program combining physical training, mentoring and life skills for teenagers.

  • The Compost Conversation – with Mikaela Beckley

    The Compost Conversation – with Mikaela Beckley

    Moisture monitoring: Give your compost a squeeze This week we’ll look at how to tell if your compost is wet…

  • Supporting local families in need this Christmas

    Supporting local families in need this Christmas

    Kyneton Baptist Church, Sunbury Cobaw Community Health and Macedon Ranges Shire Council are once again partnering to support local families in need at Christmas.

  • Hunter’s uphill fundraiser

    Hunter’s uphill fundraiser

    Gisborne’s Hunter Williams is cycling 3500km through Europe to raise funds for Australian families caring for someone with an eating…

  • The Compost Conversation – with Joel Meadows

    The Compost Conversation – with Joel Meadows

    Pre-soaking for happy summer compost Now that the weather is getting warmer, our compost piles can start to suffer from…

  • Tee off for a local cause

    Tee off for a local cause

    Wooling Hill Memorial Estate is hosting a community charity golf day for Kyneton Health on Sunday, October 22. The event…

  • A drawcard for refugee family fun

    A drawcard for refugee family fun

    Dozens of refugee families from the city were among those enjoying the fun of Kyneton’s annual Daffodil Festival parade and…

  • Braemar plants for a purpose

    Braemar plants for a purpose

    Samantha Lisle and Lucy Sykes, year eight, Braemar CollegeTerm three has been busy for a group of year eight students…