Community News
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Edgars Mission calls on ewe
A sassy three-legged lamb named Snow White and her vision-impaired friend Willy Wonka are the beloved ambassadors of Edgar’s Mission’s end of financial year fundraiser. The two lucky lambs, who arrived at the not-for-profit’s Lancefield sanctuary in 2020 with life-threatening conditions, are now thriving and have become firm friends. “Their resilience reminds us every day…
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Pandemic impacts on mental health
A new door-to-door mental health and wellbeing survey has found that one in four householders in the Macedon Ranges said they were living with mental health issues, with nearly two thirds currently experiencing anxiety. The Assisting Communities through Direct Connection Project spoke with and provided information to 665 householders in Gisborne and Romsey, 330 of…
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Festival to celebrate ‘Jubilee Gold’
‘Jubilee Gold’ is the celebration theme for Kyneton’s Daffodil and Arts Festival its 50th year in 2022 from September 1-11. Gold for daffodils and gold to symbolise 50 years can inspire ideas for decorations for parade entries and Kyneton’s shops to reflect the theme. The festival’s Daffodil Art Prize and Art Photography Prize will again…
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An irresistible picture book
Jess McGeachin works at his dream job during the day as a communications designer at Melbourne Museum. But at night he crafts his stunning illustrations, some of which have been turned into the most eye-catching and absorbing of books that kids will not be able to resist getting their hands on. Jess, who grew up…
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Halloran history documented
The Halloran family has a long a fascinating history in the Kyneton area and Michael Halloran has penned it in The Hallorans of Kyneton and Beyond. More than a chronicle of one family, the book tells the story of the origins and fortunes of the Irish peoples who left their homelands in the 19th century to…
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Forging connections
Gisborne Men’s Shed has earned the title of ‘Best Shed in Australia’ for connecting their members and community. The Australian Men’s Shed Association awarded the top honour and commended the efforts of members to communicate during the height of the pandemic. For shed members, staying connected meant running a ‘virtual shed’ via newsletters and Zoom…
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Flying into the park
The Macedon community celebrated the exciting launch of a flying fox at Ash Wednesday Park on Friday. Macedon Ranges deputy mayor Rob Guthrie and guest speaker Athol Guy AO, of The Seekers fame, welcomed the new playground addition with students from Macedon Primary School and Mount Macedon Primary School. The flying fox was possible with…
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New president for 160th show
Barfold’s Andrew Ferrington is the Kyneton Agricultural Society’s new president. It is one of the oldest continuous agricultural societies in the state, formed in 1856. “I am honoured and flattered,” Mr Ferrington said. “This will be the 160th show so it’s an extraordinary time to be here.” The first Kyneton Show was in November 1858,…
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Autumn fete welcomes all
Castlemaine North Primary School will be holding its Autumn Fete on Saturday April 30 and invites the whole community to come along. The event will run from 10am to 2pm at the school grounds at 270 Barker Street. A variety of market stalls will be on offer selling plants, local produce, preserves, bric-a-brac and local…
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Refugee advocates active in April
April is proving a busy month for volunteers at Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees. It began with their highly anticipated afternoon with writer and political insider Don Watson. The author read several excerpts from his latest work, Watsonia, and reminisced about his travels through the US and rural Australia. His recollections of life in the…
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Community grants closing soon
The WDEA Works Foundation 2022 Community Grants are closing soon with $100,000 worth of funding available. Not-for-profit organisations, sporting clubs and community groups that promote and create a more inclusive and thriving community are reminded they have just a few days to get their applications in. Grants of up to $5000 will be awarded to…
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Save Kyneton Lions
Kyneton Lions Club is at risk of folding as diminishing membership leaves its ranks near bare. Club officials are urging new members for the club that has been serving the community for almost 70 years. Member Denise Bertoncini told the Express the club had been down to just 12 members for the past two years. “We’re all…