Community News
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Community leads bushfire relief concert in Macedon Ranges
A community-led bushfire relief concert with an impressive line-up is expected to attract up to 400 people in Kyneton on Saturday, February 1. Lancefield siblings Angel and Jesse Ashman are partnering with Macedon Ranges Shire Council to deliver the event with proceeds of all ticket sales to go directly to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Angel,…
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Walking the walk…Nordic pole style in Castlemaine
Castlemaine’s Johanna Winchcomb admits she loves few things better than a bracing Nordic pole walk. “Nordic pole walking is actually fitness walking,” says Johanna, one of an increasing number of locals taking up this international outdoorsy activity originally developed in Finland to keep skiers fit in the off season. “You exercise 45 percent more of…
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A home of their own
Providing secure, affordable and accessible housing options for local people with intellectual disabilities has been one of two major priorities for the Mount Alexander Shire Accommodation and Respite Group since it formed almost a decade ago. Over the past three months, MASARG has been consulting with local groups and businesses about their ‘A Home of…
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Castlemaine event to connect a community …
The unprecedented fires impacting Victoria and other states, and the underlying issue of climate change, is upsetting not just for those directly involved – but for the wider community. It’s a strong awareness of this that’s prompted local muso and editor and publisher of national health and wellbeing magazine The Art of Healing, Cate Mercer,…
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Hospital hampers help
Staff at Castlemaine Health went above and beyond for this year’s annual ‘Christmas Tree Project’ food drive for Castlemaine Housing Service donating an unprecedented amount of food to assist the region’s homeless.This is the sixth year the staff-led initiative, supported by management and all departments at Castlemaine Health, including staff, doctors patients and visitors has…
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Tears and joy for special show prize
One of the great joys of the Kyneton Show is the joy that fills the pavilion when people run in to see their entries on display, squealing with delight to discover a prize card, even a coveted aggregate championship or best in show sash. But there’s a story behind some of the special prizes. For…
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A lasting legacy
Vale – Ernie Barker January 25, 1945 – November 26, 2019 Ernie Barker’s life and achievements impacted so many, and thoughts are with family, friends, and the wide breadth of people whom Ernie had a great influence over the years. Ernie passed away peacefully at RM Begg in Kyneton, comforted by Carol and family last…
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Join Windarring for an end-of-year wing ding
Windarring disability services is holding an end-of-year ‘Wing Ding’ concert, plus a special performance of Haiku, an award-winning play by the Cathouse Players, in the hope of welcoming the community to get to know its participants. Windarring board member and Cathouse director Bette Sartore said it had been her dream for seven years to host…
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Gisborne firies let their mo’s go
Things are getting hairy at Gisborne Fire Station. Brigade members are ‘letting their mo’s go’ this month to raise funds and awareness for men’s health as part of Movember. In a first-time team effort, Lieutenant Bevan Moody said the brigade had a target to reach $1000 by the end of the of month and were…
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Take the sting out of summer with DIY wasp control
Laurie Nicoll does not claim to be a scientist or entomologist but he does have a proven technique to help with European wasp control using everyday goods from the pantry. He is now sharing his technique to help others but says the trick is take action early in spring. Here’s his story… I live in…
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Kyneton’s Jean Hedington an inspiring example of community spirit
Few communities have among them such a tireless and enthusiastic contributor as Jean Hedington has been to Kyneton. The local identity has been volunteering in the community for more than 50 years and was acknowledged for her service with a Senior Achiever Award at the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards held at Government House…
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Sixty years, 60 shoes for RM Begg Aged Care Kyneton
RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care has this year reached the significant milestone of having served the community for 60 years. As part of the anniversary celebrations, a unique mosaic wall sculpture has been created – 60 Years, 60 Shoes – a permanent tribute to those who have been part of the RMB journey. RM Begg…