Community News

  • Twilight market a hit

    Twilight market a hit

    The inaugural Maldon Twilight Market was a huge success with more than 1000 attendees and 32 market stalls, showcasing fabulous…

  • Are you the next Idyll?

    Are you the next Idyll?

    Registration for Castlemaine Idyll 2023 is now open! Castlemaine Idyll is Castlemaine’s ultimate annual talent contest, and has been running…

  • Brave Gertie battles on

    Brave Gertie battles on

    Guildford charity Parrot Conservation Australia is once again seeking the generous support of the local community after their beloved sulphur-crested…

  • Ranges ready for refugees

    Ranges ready for refugees

    Kyneton is at the forefront of places in the Macedon Ranges likely to soon become home to a family of…

  • Five decades of drumming

    Five decades of drumming

    Lisa Dennis Castlemaine Highland Pipe Band stalwart, Trevor Kuhle, has been recognised for 50 years’ participation in the annual Maryborough…

  • Enrol in U3A

    Enrol in U3A

    U3A Kyneton (University of the Third Age) provides a stimulating social and learning environment for mature age members of the…

  • Spreading kindness

    Spreading kindness

    The members of the Kyneton Country Women’s Association have been dubbed Hunger Heroes for donating $1000 to The Kindness Collective’s…

  • Laps for Live4Life

    Laps for Live4Life

    LAP it UP has made a splash for Youth Live4Life raising $38,926. The fitness and fundraising challenge encourages people to…

  • The giving tree spirit

    The giving tree spirit

    Kyneton’s Little Swallow Cafe is once again opening its Giving Tree to donations for community members in need this Christmas….

  • Woodend gives back

    Woodend gives back

    Woodend Neighbourhood House will be able to help more locals this Christmas, thanks to a generous donation from the craft…

  • Double the Christmas joy

    Double the Christmas joy

    Kyneton Community House is again hosting two inclusive community Christmas lunches on Tuesday December 20 and Wednesday December 21. Things…

  • The mask of disability

    The mask of disability

    Jade Jungwirth A large group gathered in the sunshine at the Castlemaine Botanic Gardens to celebrate this year’s International Day…