Community News
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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…
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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 make ‘‘Dicko’s Pink and Trim’ pledge as his own partner battles the disease. Dicko has received loads of support for his fundraising campaign and thanks everyone for their generous donations…
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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 market, which is held on the first Sunday of every month, initially appealed to Pamela Haywood, a committee member, because of her interest in food and fresh produce. “As a…
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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 preparing the event and now seeking interest from stallholders and contributions of goods for stalls. Donations are also being sought for a major raffle. Students mapped out the market to…
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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 a good cause, however, as ‘Dicko’ champions breast cancer awareness with a fundraising campaign. It’s an issue close to the Powercor linesman’s heart, with his own partner currently battling the…
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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 Wear’ designs. YTO is a facilitated work experience that introduces youth to mentors who can help them on their career journey. The ‘Design Your Own Streetwear Label’ Take Over saw a…
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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 Christmas-style roast and pudding with kitchen efforts headed by Nikki Reeves and St Mary’s Primary School students helping to serve guests. Pictured are young kitchen volunteers Tonia Oliveira from Romsey…
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Parade remembers festival president
Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival’s award for this year’s best parade float will honour a festival great. The award will be known as the Eric Scoble Memorial Award as a tribute to the festival’s former president who died in 2020. Festival organisers said Eric was a great force in the festival over many years and…