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Athol to perform
The Seekers Story with Athol Guy is coming to Macedon’s Jubilee Hall for a fundraising weekend on March 19-20.The event is in support of MacGregor’s Farm Dementia Respite in Woodend. The Anglican Parish of Gisborne and Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group are thrilled to jointly host two performances, an art sale and more in support of…
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Catch Anonymous Club
The Castlemaine Documentary Festival and the Theatre Royal Castlemaine are teaming up to present Anonymous Club, which tells the story of enigmatic Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett, this Thursday evening. The antithesis of a rock biography, Anonymous Club paints a raw and intimate picture of Courtney Barnett who is a powerful voice for our times, a recluse acclaimed by audiences…
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A night of Cuban music and friendship
The Castlemaine music community is coming together to hold a fundraising concert to support their friends and fellow musicians in Cuba – El Son Entero. Local band Son Quba and salsa dancer Camila Serrano are coordinating the special event at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine on Saturday March 26. Son Quba band member, Stephen Breheny, said…
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Castlemaine’s got talent!
Castlemaine Idyll returns to Lot 19 this Sunday to once again give aspiring stars their moment in the spotlight to shine.Tickets are selling fast and the judges have been announced! The three judges for Castlemaine Idyll 2022 are multi-talented singer and performer Aurora Kurth, writer and broadcaster Clementine Ford and Bridge Hotel publican Pat Furze.…
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In for a tweet…
Eve Lamb It’s a fairly poorly kept secret that Castlemaine and surrounds boasts a plethora of well-informed birdos. Fans of our feathered friends are in for a treat – or should that be tweet? – this month with one of the area’s best-known bird-watching exponents, Jane Rusden, preparing to lead a free guided tour of…
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Market outgrown site?
Gisborne has been described as a “victim of its own success” in plans to expand the town’s Olde Time Market. Objectors say the market’s popularity has increased traffic and parking problems and damaged the reserve. While some residents have called for the market to be relocated, downsized or re-thought, organisers want to formalise expansion. Market…
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Getting the crunch on where food’s from
Eve Lamb Whoever thought today’s kids believe their food comes from a plastic pack clearly haven’t seen something like the excursion happening out at Harcourt’s Organic Farming Co-op orchard on Friday. There co-op members, The Orchard Keepers, hosted a special visit by Elphinstone Primary School in a boots-on educational exercise assisted by a Victorian Farmers…
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Roadhouse plans progress
Plans are progressing to relocate and upgrade the Carlsruhe BP roadhouse to create a freeway service centre and restaurant. Macedon Ranges Shire councillors heard submitters to the proposal last week including the proponents and four written objections. The plan would see two main access points for the service centre provided from the north directly off…
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Romsey Roll
Music in the Sticks is hosting the Romsey Roll, a live music event at the Romsey Skate Park on Saturday, March 19. The event will feature young artists from the Macedon Ranges including Junkyard Wizards, Sack of Flour, The Mods, Azime and Lavinia. Local food trucks will be another feature, serving up all kinds of…
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Skills for a secure food future
Young people interested in how climate change is affecting food security can sign up for a series of five free workshops on how to grow your own food, starting Saturday April 2. ADAPT Loddon Mallee is launching the Climate Ready Young Growers Workshop Series to teach young people skills to grow their own food while…
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Gisborne’s good oil
Villa Pileggi Olive Oil at Gisborne is making a name for itself as a premium producer of organic olive oil. The Pileggi family has its origins in Calabria Italy, where in a small country town named Cosentini, they began producing olive oil straight from the press. This extra virgin olive oil is cold pressed, non…
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Cover up to beat the bite
Victorians are being reminded to protect themselves from mosquito bites as we look to enjoy some mild autumn weather or go away to enjoy the great outdoors this long weekend. Deputy chief health officer Deborah Friedman said mosquitoes were still active at this time of year and were capable of transmitting a range of diseases,…