Rebrand for foodbank
The Kindness Collective has rebranded as Kyneton Foodbank in a move to improve connectivity to its services.
Board director Rhonda Holmes said the rebranding had...
‘Greens’ and ‘browns’?
Many compost educators use the rule of ‘greens’ and ‘browns’ to differentiate between compost ingredients that are high in nitrogen (greens) and those that...
Learn to ‘plant them right’
People planting tree seedlings typically hope to see belts of established trees within a few years. Some will want to protect their stock from...
What does YIMBY do with the compost?
Here at YIMBY we are often asked what we do with all the compost we make.
Yes In My Back Yard is a community composting...
Fundraising postershowcases town
The now 200-member strong Castlemaine Community Investment Co-operative is thrilled to announce the launch of a special fundraising poster as part of its campaign...
Art for the Ages
Residents at Bupa Aged Care Woodend are learning that it’s never too late to acquire new skills. They’re picking up pencils, crayons and brushes...
Farmer R.U.O.K?
Organisers of Kyneton Saleyards' livestock trade donned technicoloured workwear garments last Wednesday to raise awareness for farmers' mental health.
The apparel's design bore the words,...
Sieving finished compost
When we have a fully cured, finished compost pile, ready to spread on the garden, we will still see a range of coarse, recognisable...
Dapper up and ride!
Ready your engines and dust off your suits – the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride is returning to Castlemaine on Sunday May 18.
Join hundreds of thousands...
Giving our compost a great start
When we are starting a new compost pile – be it bin or bay – it is good practice to start with a good...
Platypus recorded at Malmsbury
Tiana Preston from Ecology Australia will present the results of Malmsbury Landcare's recent platypus survey on May 1 at the Malmsbury Town Hall.
Tiana...
Exciting new workshop, creative and repair space
The Good Op Shop in Castlemaine is launching an exciting new upstairs space called ‘The Re-usery’, where people can learn new skills, repair items...
