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Fantastico to showcase local talent
A cast of more than 50 performers are coming together to show off their skills at the Castlemaine Fringe’s Fantastico Variety Show this Saturday at the Castlemaine Town Hall. With a great mix of theatrical acts and colourful costumes, opera, soul, folk and funk the cast has performers ranging from age eight to (well, we won’t say…
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‘SOS’ – save our soils
Romsey residents are urging protection of valuable rich farming soils as they brace for town growth. Where and how the town develops is a crucial part of Macedon Ranges Council’s current work developing a Romsey Structure Plan. However, early options to develop east-south, and north-west, have drawn questions. A 1994 Land Capability Study for the…
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Plea to preserve history
Local historians are fighting to protect the historic Eden Park homestead that could be at risk as Romsey development plans progress. Peter Mitchell settled the farming property in 1858 and it retains many of its original features but lacks formal protection. The property is included within one of three settlement boundary options discussed in Macedon…
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Anger at fire hazard
Long dry grass left from the edge of Three Chain Road in Cobaw to a property fenceline, after the rest of the roadside had been slashed, has angered the resident who has to live by it in fear it is a major fire hazard. “Council was late slashing the sides of Three Chain Road this…
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Unique events to launch
Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan is being launched at the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival. It is an integral part of the council’s commitment to encouraging a deeper understanding of the cultures and traditions of First Nation’s peoples and creating opportunities and partnerships to promote knowledge and skills. Three unique events will open the…
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Signing the town read
All the way from New York and New Mexico, Australian artist Sara Morawetz has been mapping Kyneton using geo-mapping software and technical data. Unable to visit as intended for her research, thanks to the pandemic, the artist put her mind to understanding the town from afar, with the tools available to her at a distance.…
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Trentham’s shed opens
Members of Trentham’s Cool Country Men’s Shed are pleased to be officially opening their wonderful new community facility after two years of delay due to COVID-19 restrictions. “I would like to see this shed alive with men being together sharing skills, knowledge, life stories and companionship,” said president Tony Johnston. “It’s not just about wood…
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Creative moves
Eve Lamb A new Castlemaine enterprise is opening up opportunities for locals to tap into their own creativity and potentially become the next big thing in design. Being established by Josh Salmon, a fine arts, animation and programming professional, the new One Day Studios taking shape on Forest Street is set to offer a range…
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Life lived to its fullest
If I Can, You Can is the story of 31-year-old Hayden Walsh, who lives with cerebral palsy. In his biography Hayden says, “My Mum once told me that I was given the body I have, and the life I have, and it’s up to me to make the most of it. That’s what I am doing;…
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A curiosity in Woodend
An entomology expo will be buzzing into Woodend in July as the first of its kind. Live specimens, workshops, demonstrations, artwork and insect displays from across the state will fill Buffalo Stadium for the three-day event. Under the microscope will be the Central Victorian Regional Insect Collection – now the last collection representing bugs of…
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Supermarket design revealed
As the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearing on plans for Castlemaine’s controversial third supermarket got under way last week, new details have been revealed on the design of the proposed Woolworths supermarket. The plans by architects Clarke Hopkins Clarke propose to convert the former gasworks site into a state-of-the-art retail facility, featuring considered landscaping…
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Festival fun
The Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival kicks off this coming weekend with a month-long action-packed program of events. Musicians will be playing in live music park popups across the shire, including The Funkateers (pictured) who will be playing down Piper Street during the Kyneton Farmers Market. Visit visitmacedonranges.com for details.