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Last call for radio stories
A book recording the events and people involved in community radio in central Victoria is in the making. Radio veterans Ian Braybrook and Marilyn Bennet are gathering material input from as many people as possible for inclusion in the story. “It is not so much a history of the sector as it is about the…
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Catch a flick with Flaus
From a lifetime spent reviewing and critiquing for screen, national film doyen, Castlemaine’s John Flaus has chosen 10 films “you must not miss”. Those 10 are now set to screen over a new 10-week Sunday matinee series at Castlemaine’s Northern Arts Hotel where film lovers will also enjoy a unique post-screening chance to discuss what…
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Brew to get Royal treatment
A new brew 100 years in the making is set to be unveiled at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal this Saturday. The Breheny Brothers ‘Sparkling Bitter’ has been brewed from a long lost recipe perfected by the famed Breheny Brothers of late 1890s and early 1900s brewing fame. The new venture has been made possible by two…
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Straight aim for Hugo
Archer Hugo Lobb has the Olympic Games in his range after being ranked eighth in the world for indoor archery. At just 17 years old, the Riddells Creek teen has held 12 world records and has multiple gold and silver medals to his name. The end of 2019 saw him compete in the World Archery…
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Youth lead the way
An archer with four world records, an army cadet sergeant and an inspiring theatre group are among the winners in this year’s Macedon Ranges Youth Awards. The annual awards attracted 33 nominations across six categories and were presented in an online ceremony last week. Archer Hugo Lobb was named winner of the Nicely Played Award…
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Near-miss scare on railway line
Victorian Goldfields Railway crews were left in shock following a near miss between a train and a child on the railway line on October 31. About 4.45pm on the Sunday, the crew of the train operating from Castlemaine to Maldon saw four young children on the rail corridor about 100 metres from the Midland Highway…
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New role to address housing challenge
A dedicated housing officer has been appointed by Mount Alexander Shire Council to address the issue of boosting affordable housing in the shire. Clare Richards began in the new role early last month and has already begun meeting with community groups and other key stakeholders to identify opportunities for affordable long-term housing for low and…
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Call for sanctuary
A bid to have duck shooting banned at Cairn Curran Reservoir near Baringhup is gaining support. Environmental community groups say the activity is no longer appropriate for safety reasons and the area should be made a sanctuary for the threatened species that call it home. The groups have written to Mount Alexander and Central Goldfields…
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Collective presents
Today the Macedon Ranges is known for its vibrant creative community but the area has always been home to creative souls. The Buttlejorrk Artists group is one of the longest-running artist collectives in the area and will present its 45th exhibition in November. It began in 1976 as a group of potters wishing to share…
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Concert for a cause
As the state’s live entertainment sector comes back to life, Castlemaine locals have a unique chance to enjoy some top-shelf live music while supporting a good cause for the region’s wildlife. A classical afternoon concert taking place in Castlemaine on Saturday November 13 will feature music performed by Melbourne’s Zephyr String Ensemble and MSO principal…
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Ditch the plastic for No Packet November
Kyneton local Kate Coleman started the healthy eating and environment campaign, No Packet November, back in 2017 after noticing how many packets were in kids lunchboxes. The awareness campaign offers free recipes on the website, and Kate has just produced another e-book, which is available for sale with 20 per cent of funds going to…
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Musos conference in the ‘maine
Much of the region’s live music muscle will be headed to Castlemaine this month for a debut three-day music conference aimed at helping the industry rebound from COVID-19. To be staged at Castlemaine’s Phee Broadway Theatre, Senior Citizens Club, Town Hall and Theatre Royal over Friday to Sunday, November 19- 21, the inaugural Gold Sounds…