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Return to the post-punk scene
Castlemaine author Kirsten Krauth has launched her second long-awaited novel, Almost a Mirror. The book was seven years in the making and was developed while Krauth completed her PhD. It explores music of the 1980s, what we make of memories and what they make of us. Like fireflies to the light, Mona, Benny and Jimmy are…
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Secrets of the past
On April 16, 1970, the Kyneton Folk Museum opened its doors to the public. Fifty years later, the building now known as the Kyneton Museum is still going strong, sharing the secrets of the past. Macedon Ranges Council is celebrating the museum milestone with a social media campaign that highlights its social history collection. Facebook…
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The show will go on
Campbells Creek couple and international circus performers Caz Walsh and Mason West are set to present an inaugural circus event in Castlemaine in November. The circus celebration will be the couple’s first local event since moving to the region just over 12 months ago. Caz Walsh told the Express they were excited to be among 13 groups…
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Foodbanks meet changing needs
Foodbanks in Kyneton and Gisborne are preparing to meet the changing needs of Macedon Ranges locals amid the coronavirus pandemic. Kyneton Caring Community’s Kerryn Wildenburg said the Kyneton foodbank experienced a spike at the end of March as many workers were stood down and unable to access basic necessities. Ms Wildenburg anticipates more people will…
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New kind of school
School may look different this term but Sacred Heart College at Kyneton is encouraging staff and students to inject fun into their new online learning experience. Principal Dr Darren Egberts said staff had worked hard over the past four to six weeks to prepare for remote schooling from home amid state-wide coronavirus precautions. “A variety…
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Aged care residents keep in touch with outside world
The residents of RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care may currently be in lockdown but the staff are making sure they still have contact with the outside world. No visitors are permitted but residents continue to be connected with their family and friends via email, face time, phone calls, letters and social media. Families also have…
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Gain solace from gardening
Sandy Scheltema In these extraordinary times when we must stay at home and cancel everything except our commitment to our common humanity, many of us are finding solace in growing food. To dig the soil, plant seeds, tend to and nurture a garden can bring great joy and calmness, and seeing something growing from what…
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Rethink on discharge to Deep Creek at Romsey
Landcarers have welcomed Western Water’s rethink on a planned discharge of Class B recycled water into Deep Creek at Romsey. Deep Creek Landcare’s Robin Ford said members were optimistic to see the water authority explore alternatives to its proposal last August. Western Water had signalled its intent to release 300 megalitres of excess wastewater over…
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DOCTORS, NURSES NOT PROTECTED
Stress is mounting for medical professionals as they struggle to access basic personal protective equipment to face the coronavirus pandemic, including Macedon Ranges’ own. A local doctor, who did not wish to be identified, said supplies were shockingly low and healthcare workers were now resorting to desperate measures to feel safe in their work environment.…
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Stablemates tread the boards
Zulu and Sinatra are the envy of every horse paddock. It’s not often equine stars get the chance to shine on stage at the Sydney Opera House. The Newham stablemates threatened to steal the show as handsome steeds in Opera Australia’s ambitious production of Attila. Their commanding presence helped bring to life the legend of Attila…
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Local business offers smart response to crisis
Local businesses are finding innovative ways to adapt amid the current coronavirus restrictions. One such businesses is Castlemaine’s Mulberry’s Delicatessen, which has been quick to respond to the crisis by developing a new phone and email based ordering and home delivery service. The innovative new way of continuing to function rolled into action on Friday…
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Nature can help calm
We are lucky in this region to have beautiful parks and gardens full of glorious autumn colours to enjoy during this time of social isolation. With many of us feeling anxiety and fear getting out into nature can help calm us. Spending time outdoors has been scientifically proven to reduce stress levels, calm you, and…