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Crowds cheer for parade’s return

A crowd of about 5000 people turned out to watch the 2022 Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival wind up in a grand street parade...

Looking out for our mates

Castlemaine tradie Jeremy Forbes knows a thing or two about what it means to face your own demons. His own mental health struggles have helped...

Mitch’s new mullet do

Mitchell Gleeson is growing a mullet for mental health. The 23-year-old Malmsbury local is raising funds for the Black Dog Institute and will spend this...

Help shape a positive future

Lisa Dennis The Positive Ageing Advocacy Group is on the hunt for new members keen to make a difference in the lives of Mount Alexander...

Maldon market returns home

Maldon Market has come full circle – back to the site where it began at the Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. Relocating back from its temporary location...

Parade is back

After a two-year break due to the pandemic, the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival grand parade and fair will return this Sunday September 11. The...

Dicko blushes with pink pride

Gordon Dickeson has relinquished his bright pink locks and raised more than $8000 for the Breast Cancer Foundation Australia. The Kyneton identity was compelled to...

Calling friendly foodies

Anouk PrinceCastlemaine Farmers Market is calling for volunteers to greet visitors to the monthly market, offer information and support more than 60 diverse vendors. The...

Twilight market fundraiser

Planning is under way for a twilight market Kyneton High School fundraiser to be held in October. The school's year 12 VCAL class is busily...

Dicko’s pink pledge

Well-known Kyneton local Gordon Dickeson has raised a few eyebrows this past week with a newly coloured shock of bright pink hair. It's all for...

Young interns celebrate new designs

Interns from not-for-profit organisation Youth Take Over Loddon Campaspe 'took over' Castlemaine's Oni Street Wear last Saturday for the launch of their 'Ambient Street...

Cooking up a storm

Lancefield's Community Lunch took on a special Christmas in July theme last week and welcomed almost 100 people. The Neighbourhood House initiative served up a...

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