Community News
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GDCA flood appeal a huge success
Gisborne District Cricket Association and the community has rallied behind one of its own to raise more than $20,000 in a big bash fundraiser event. In October, the Malmsbury Cricket Club was devastated by floods which caused major damage to the clubrooms and resulted in equipment and content losses of more than $30,000. The MCC…
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Twilight market a hit
The inaugural Maldon Twilight Market was a huge success with more than 1000 attendees and 32 market stalls, showcasing fabulous food, regional produce, and artisan makers. Held last Friday on a warm summer’s evening, the historic town came alive with music performed by local band ‘The Martini Set’, performances by the exotic Bellydance Goddess troupe,…
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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 for more than 12 years. Featuring hot local talent, a hugely talented professional band, celebrity judges and a community uniting joyously in support, the theme for Idyll 2023 is ‘Shine’. Registrations close this Friday January…
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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 cockatoo Gertie faced more health challenges as 2022 wound to a close. PCA director Roger Sellwood said little Gertie had to be rushed to the Melbourne Bird Vet Clinic in Scoresby on December 30 as…
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Ranges ready for refugees
Kyneton is at the forefront of places in the Macedon Ranges likely to soon become home to a family of refugees currently living in a camp overseas. Two local groups in the area – the Ranges Resettlement Group and KBC-Connect – under the guidance of Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia, will be supporting the family and…
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Five decades of drumming
Lisa Dennis Castlemaine Highland Pipe Band stalwart, Trevor Kuhle, has been recognised for 50 years’ participation in the annual Maryborough Highland Gathering. This year marked the 160th anniversary of the highly anticipated New Year’s Day event, which draws Scots and admirers from across the country and further afield. Trevor, 65, said he was shocked but…
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Enrol in U3A
U3A Kyneton (University of the Third Age) provides a stimulating social and learning environment for mature age members of the Macedon Ranges community who are not in full-time employment. Members and interested individuals are encouraged to attend the 2023 Enrolment Day on January 13 from 9.30am -12.30pm. On that day you will be able to…
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Spreading kindness
The members of the Kyneton Country Women’s Association have been dubbed Hunger Heroes for donating $1000 to The Kindness Collective’s Christmas hamper drive. Money raised at the CWA’s monthly market provided a welcome boost to the local foodbank’s distribution of 200 Christmas dinner boxes to local families experiencing financial hardship. CWA secretary Christine Jessop said…
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Laps for Live4Life
LAP it UP has made a splash for Youth Live4Life raising $38,926. The fitness and fundraising challenge encourages people to swim laps for youth mental health awareness and suicide prevention in rural and regional communities. This year’s event on November 20 saw an incredible 25,028 laps made – that’s 625 kilometres! Youth Live4Life CEO Bernard…
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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. The spectacular three-metre-high Christmas tree is located at the rear of the cafe and people are encouraged to contribute what they can. Last year the giving tree project raised $12,500. This year its has raised…
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Woodend gives back
Woodend Neighbourhood House will be able to help more locals this Christmas, thanks to a generous donation from the craft groups at Gemlife Woodend. Susan Lawson runs Gemlife’s weekly mosaic class, and the group has been busy producing mosaic pots, plates and decorative ornaments all year. “We’ve had lots of interest in our mosaics, so…
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Double the Christmas joy
Kyneton Community House is again hosting two inclusive community Christmas lunches on Tuesday December 20 and Wednesday December 21. Things will look a bit different this year with both lunches taking place in KCH’s new Good Food Hub at 35 High Street in Kyneton. The venue already hosts Small Bites, a program to help upskill…