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Frock around the Rock
Every day for the past month, Woodend resident Karyn Stamp has ‘frocked up’ with family and friends and posted photos on Facebook, which is well outside her comfort zone. However, getting glammed up and parading on social media is a chance for Karyn to have a laugh at a time when there are days where…
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Local heroes in spotlight
A Woodend couple has been recognised for their work helping children on the autism spectrum gain skills and confidence through acting. Jennifer and Drew Heriot are the founders of Full Spectrum Theatre and are 2025 Victorian Local Hero nominees in the Australian of the Year Awards. On Saturdays, the couple hosts tailored courses in film…
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Kyneton Show embraces sustainability
The Kyneton Agricultural Society has long been a pioneer of resourcefulness, embodying the principles of recycling, reusing, and repurposing well before sustainability became a modern buzzword. Grounded in the traditions of farming, where nothing goes to waste, sustainability has always been central to the Kyneton Show. Though the show generates considerable waste, the KAS remains…
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Call out to artists
Castlemaine’s Fringe Festival is calling for artists to help raise money for the 2025 Fringe Festival. The Fringe Art Auction is being held on Sunday November 24 at the Shedshaker Taproom and is Castlemaine Fringe’s major fundraiser. Festival director Azzy Jones said the auction aimed to raise $40,000 to go towards the costs of programming…
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Man hospitalised after Castlemaine car crash
A man in his 80s was hospitalised after his car crashed into a parked vehicle on Barker Street in Castlemaine last Friday morning. Emergency services attended the scene about 10.15am and police redirected traffic from the intersection between Templeton and Lyttleton Streets while the vehicles were towed. It is suspected the incident was the result…
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Two national wins
Romsey Ecotherapy Park has claimed two national awards in the recent 2024 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects awards. Designed by ACLA Consultants, the park earned an Award of Excellence in the Parks and Open Space category, and a Regional Achievement Award. As a nature-based space for healing and wellbeing, the park incorporates therapeutic gardens, water…
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Push ramps up for road fix
Frustrated residents have had enough of inaction on Kyneton’s notorious Edgecombe Road / Melville Drive intersection. They are petitioning the state government for a dedicated right-turn lane for north-bound traffic on Edgecombe Road to access Melville Drive safely. The road has been described as a designated high productivity route with regular B-double activity, but also…
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Striving for a breakthrough
Castlemaine couple Marianne and Ross Allan are continuing their support of PanKind – an organisation exclusively dedicated to improving outcomes for Australians impacted by pancreatic cancer. The pair made a 10-year pledge in 2023 to make a significant annual donation to support research that supports early detection of this insidious disease. They are also encouraging…
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Tractor enthusiasts to converge
If travelling all the way to Carnamah in WA’s midwest to see the newly unveiled ‘world’s biggest tractor’ is not an option, you can get your tractor-fix at the Mount Alexander Vintage Engine Club Tractor Pull this Sunday. The day will see vintage and classic tractor enthusiasts from across the state converge on the club’s…
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Award-winning talent on show
The Art in the Vines sculpture exhibition at Hanging Rock Winery launched on the weekend with a long lunch event attended by a number of the artists. Now in its sixth year, the exhibition runs until the end of April and is free to enter, offering visitors the chance to explore sculptures in a beautiful…
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Mark your calendars
If you’d like to be a part of the 162nd Kyneton Agricultural Show, save these dates so that you don’t miss out on one of the region’s most cherished events. Friday November 15, 5.30pm – 10pm, and Saturday November 16, 9am – 4pm. A beloved annual tradition that started in 1858 and brings the community…
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Bullengarook’s golden fleece
Cloverleaf Corriedale Stud fleece has outclassed the rest to claim Melbourne Royal’s J.F. Guthrie Perpetual Trophy. The trophy, named after a pioneering sheep breeder, recognises the most valuable Corriedale ram’s fleece and has been awarded since 1955. The Bullengarook stud fleeces saw a successful show, also securing Most Valuable Corriedale Fleece, Best Non-Merino Fleece, and…