Local News
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Give an old chook a happy retirement
Local award-winning egg producers Ben and Lena Way, of Springfield Pastured Eggs, are offering up their retiring chooks to be re-homed as backyard layers. At 80 weeks old, the hens will go through a three-week moult before laying eggs again, but according to producer Ben Way, the hens can continue to lay eggs for up…
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Fresh farmers’ fare
Castlemaine district residents and visitors to the region flocked to the launch of the inaugural weekly Castlemaine Farmers Market last Wednesday evening. The new weekly version of the popular monthly market has been developed in response to shopper demand by the highly successful Castlemaine Farmers Market and Harcourt Organic Farming Co-op. Held along the thoroughfare…
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Free fun at Kyneton Show time
The creative team behind the Kyneton Show has put together two big days of family fun this coming weekend for the 159th show with loads of free farming activities and things to make to take home. See if you can make a whip crack with free lessons and demonstrations on Friday night as Keira Buzza…
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Fiesta de Salsa!
Castlemaine’s getting set to salsa. On Saturday November 16 the town’s Theatre Royal hosts Fiesta de Salsa. Fronting the fiesta is local salsa dance instructor Camila Serrano, originally from Colombia but now well established in Castlemaine where she’s helping locals unlock their latent love for things Latin with regular dance classes through her Salsa Social…
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Castlemaine Art Museum reopens its doors
A revitalised Castlemaine Art Museum reopened to the public last Thursday after a short closure for refurbishment works. CAM will celebrate its re-opening with a launch party for its four new major exhibitions this Saturday November 9 from 2pm-5pm and invites the whole community to come along and check out the fresh new spaces. CAM…
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Flag raising celebrates diversity in Castlemaine
The rainbow flag and the Aboriginal flag will fly alongside Castlemaine’s Community House 365 days a year from now – following a special flag-raising ceremony held on site last Thursday. The two new flags were hoisted with fanfare following a Welcome to Country by local indigenous elder Uncle Rick Nelson at the event attended by…
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A dash of Latin passion catches hold in Castlemaine
A dash of Latin passion is catching hold in Castlemaine and surrounds. The distinctly Spanish flavour fomenting in some unexpected local hotspots follows a happy convergence of events and people. Take Jose Baena, for example. Jose hails from Andalusia, Spanish Granada and came to Australia in his mid-30s about 15 years ago. Those who know…
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World foodie fame
Bendigo has become the first Australian city to be designated a UNESCO City of Gastronomy and the wider region stands to benefit.The title puts the region, from the Murray to Macedon Ranges, on the world map for its foodie culture alongside the likes of China’s Chengdu and Parma in Italy. Macedon Ranges mayor Cr Janet…
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Melbourne festival looks to Malmsbury
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival has set sight on Malmsbury to host its iconic ‘Village Feast’ in 2020. Festival organisers have put the proposal to Macedon Ranges Council for the event that encourages local businesses, growers and producers to showcase their food and beverage. As organisers, MFWF is seeking a financial contribution from the council…
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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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Kyneton RV dump point options to be considered
New RV dump point options will be explored in Kyneton following community backlash over a plan to shift the town’s current facility to nearby its Visitor Information Centre. Macedon Ranges Council sought to replace the Kyneton Mineral Springs Reserve dump point for black and grey water, as the septic system was deemed ‘unfit for use’…
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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…