Community News
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Watts in top 10
Kyneton’s Watts Fresh has been recognised as one of Victoria’s top 10 favourite fruit and veg shops in the recent A better choice!, ‘Retailer of the Year, People’s Choice Awards’. The promotion had almost 6000 Victorians nominate their favourite fruit and veg shop, with more than 150 fruit and veg shops nominated across the state.…
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Making life more bear-able
We all enjoyed seeing Paddington visiting the late Queen for afternoon tea, but that’s not where our love of teddies starts and stops. They can give comfort to so many people in difficult situations such as children when they are in hospital. Now a Woodend resident is doing her utmost to make sure teddy bears…
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Restoration begins for old church
Mount Alexander Shire Council has begun work to repair and restore the former Wesleyan Church in Chewton. The building located at 205 Main Road, was built in the 1850s but has sat vacant since 2010, and is in a poor state of repair. In 2017 the council resolved to sell the building, however, following advocacy…
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Special anniversary for cemetery
Eve Lamb There are as many stories as people buried at the historic Sutton Grange Cemetery and a lot of them are about to come in for some telling. The little local cemetery is preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a special event, book launch and community lunch on Sunday October 2. Cemetery trust…
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National success for Kyneton breeders
A small kennel from Kyneton has won four titles at the Labrador National. Morndew Labradors was awarded Best Breeders Team, Best Dam and Progeny, Best Baby Puppy In Show, and Best Minor Puppy In Show at the event held in Brisbane last month. “We are over the moon with our results,” Morndew’s Hugh Vardon told…
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Ballantinia, banksias and blue-banded bees
In 1997 an enthusiastic group of local residents joined forces to form the Harcourt Valley Landcare Group. Twenty five years later the enthusiasm of this hard-working local group has been sustained and they will celebrate their longevity and success with a special event this Sunday. Since its inception, Harcourt Valley Landcare has completed more than…
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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 on Sunday. Festival organisers were thrilled with the turn out as people excitedly cheered for a festival back to full strength after a two-year pandemic interruption. Pictured are some of the…
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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 him to connect with others and remove the shame that can sometimes be associated with seeking help. Jeremy is the founder of suicide prevention charity HALT and last week was…
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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 month seeking sponsorship as he develops and sculpts his new do. “Come September 1st, I got my hair cut and shaved the sides, and then for the duration of September…
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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 Shire’s senior population. Inaugural PAAG chair, Marilyn Bennet, and her partner and fellow founding member, Ian Braybrook, have decided to step back from their roles to focus on their retirement…
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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 at the Bill Woodfull Recreation Reserve, this Sunday it will be found at its new location with all your favourite stalls plus new ones. They will be gathered around the…
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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 parade will be huge with floats, bands, walking groups, decorated cycles and special vehicles including. Special attractions will include the Wadaiko Rindoo Japanese drummers and the Central Victorian Lion Dancers…