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Castlemaine CBD parking changes
Drivers in Castlemaine’s CBD may notice some parking changes in Mostyn Street. In an effort to improve safety and accessibility for motorists and pedestrians, Mount Alexander Shire Council is making temporary changes to two parking bays. Starting this month, the council is undertaking a six-month trial that will see two parking bays adjacent to the…
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Crafting a career in origami
A popular pastime in Japan has developed into a professional practice for expat artist Chieko Hester. As a child, Chieko was taught by her father to fold origami cranes and she practised with friends at school. “Origami itself back then was just that, it wasn’t something that you learnt properly, you just learn as you…
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Calling local tradies
Channel Nine’s famous reality renovation show, The Block, is returning for Season 18, and will break ground in the Macedon Ranges in early April 2022. Producers are calling for local tradie businesses to ‘be ready’. The Block will film for 12 weeks in the area and will see contestants in a competition to transform five family homes which…
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Plea to clear paths
Being able to walk safely down the street is something many people take for granted. But for someone who is vision-impaired, or totally blind like Kate Stephens, the experience can be hazardous if others don’t play their part in clearing obstacles. Kate was born with a genetic condition described as a type of retinal dystrophy…
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Workers assaulted at MYJC
The Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre was placed into rotating lockdown last Friday following the assault of two staff members by inmates on Thursday. The latest incident is the fourth assault on staff over the past fortnight, and resulted in serious head and facial injuries. WorkSafe and union officials met with staff on site on Friday…
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#sportsprecinctNOW reality
The federal government will invest $15 million to help complete the long-awaited Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct regardless of the federal election outcome. Liberal candidate for McEwen, Richard Welch, made the announcement on Sunday, making it clear that the funds were available now. “The community’s long fight is over,” he said. “No more waiting, no…
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Home sought for ‘Safe Space’
Work to establish a dedicated ‘Safe Space’ in Castlemaine to assist community members facing mental health and emotional challenges is gaining momentum. A Safe Space is a non-clinical open-door drop-in centre staffed by peers with lived experience, trained to respond to anyone who chooses to attend the Space to talk, discuss emotional challenges or suicidal…
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Creatives have fun
The Kyneton Art Group is a group of creative people having fun, making friends and enjoying life in their creative pursuit of art. From beginner to seasoned artists, everyone blends to get the most of their time together. This longstanding group, which began in 1977, meets on Tuesdays between 10am – 5pm at the Red…
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Wonderful outings
The U3A Kyneton Cycling Group presents wonderful outings to experience and ride in your local area, make new buddies, and improve your fitness. The rides are easy to moderate, about 30-40kms, and aimed to enjoy exploring the Macedon Ranges at an enjoyable pace on quiet roads. The group gathers weekly and cycle together from a…
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Exhibition explores local flora and fauna
There are 376 animal species and 1457 varieties of native plants recorded in the Macedon Ranges. But the region is facing a biodiversity crisis, with many threatened species at risk of extinction. A new interactive exhibition at Kyneton Museum, A Biodiversity Crisis, showcases the unique flora and fauna of the region while exploring the threats to…
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Meet the blokes, grab a bargain
Castlemaine Men’s Shed is holding a Garage Sale fundraiser this Saturday to raise funds to support its work in the local community. The fundraising event is a great opportunity to support the local shed and meet the members behind this fantastic local organisation. The Castlemaine Men’s Shed was established in 2014 as a place where…
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CycleSafe on a roll
CycleSafe Mount Alexander is on a roll with workshops galore and two fundraising efforts across Castlemaine going to the Lismore Flood Relief fund and UNICEFs Ukraine efforts. The CycleSafe juice bike was part of a pop-up event at The Mill on March 12, when Jo from Harvest had more oranges than she could sell. CycleSafe…