Marathon effort
Kyneton local Joel Bertoncini is about to undertake a massive run to raise money for Aussie Helpers in support of drought-affected farmers.
The 33-year-old will...
Bright minds examine evil
In his new book Evil On Line Castlemaine philosopher Dr Dean Cocking explores how ordinary people can do evil things in the uncharted territory...
A night for Matty
'A Night for Matty' is taking place in Mount Macedon on Saturday in support of Matt Bennett, a Lancefield local who is facing a...
Help blow the trumpet
Castlemaine's Thompson Foundry Band is blowing its own trumpet by making a movie following its sellout concerts at last year's Castlemaine State Festival.
Local filmmaker...
Indie rock wins battle
Indie rock group Dr. Frisco brought the wow-factor to win Macedon Ranges' Battle of the Bands heat on Saturday.
The Braemar College schoolmates will take...
Chicken art hatches enterprise
There's something about chicken art.
People seem to go just a bit clucking mad about it.
"It's just egg-cellent really," said artist Linda Newton, almost deadpan,...
Comedy for the club
*Change of venue*
Kyneton Football Netball Club's comedy night fundraiser on Saturday will now be held at the KFNC Social Clubrooms! No joke! Stay after...
On the write track
Preparing for this month's Bendigo Writers Festival, Barkers Creek-based festival founder Rosemary Sorensen has cause to celebrate.
After working on some of the nation's leading...
Curiosities of old Castlemaine
There's the crib board crafted from the timber of a wrecked paddle steamer, the officious rubber stamp and elaborate holder once used to mark...
An extraordinary festival of ideas
The 2018 Bendigo Writers Festival is set to kick off on Thursday August 9 and run over three days, featuring some spectacular talent from...
Locals join the ride
Castlemaine locals Greg Barkla and Bob Bent have teamed up to take part in the Black Dog Ride, a 10-day motorcycle tour to raise...
Buzz along to the bee
Do you fancy yourself to be an exceptional speller? Can you recite all those grammatical rules we learned at school - "i before e...
