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Sisters deliver gratitude boxes
Four Kyneton sisters have teamed up to deliver care packages to Victorian healthcare workers. Condliffe sisters, Alison, Angela, Katy and Janice, are collecting goods and kind messages to bring a smile to those on the frontline during the pandemic. Katy, a nurse and midwife herself, said the pandemic had been hard for all, especially those…
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Vet takes to the skies
Gisborne veterinarian Robert Payne has turned a stress-relieving hobby into a charitable contribution for patients in need – but not the four-legged kind that you’d expect. On his days away from the clinic, the Macedon resident takes to the skies as a volunteer for Angel Flight. The charity coordinates non-emergency flights to help country people…
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Creating a ‘safe space’ in Castlemaine
Suicide prevention and postvention group ELM (Every Life Matters) has received funding to create a new ‘Safe Space’ in Castlemaine to support community members struggling with mental health issues. The dedicated volunteers are now on the hunt for a suitable venue for the new initiative and members of the community who would be interested in…
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Newstead calls for flashing lights
The Newstead community is lobbying Mount Alexander Shire Council in the hope of getting flashing safety lights installed to highlight the 40km/h zone near Newstead Primary School on the busy Pyrenees Highway. A document with more than 170 signatures was presented to the council at its November council meeting last week amid growing school concerns…
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Epic orchestra performance
This Saturday is a special one for Resonance String Orchestra as it delivers Epic, its debut Mount Alexander Shire live performance in the Castlemaine Town Hall. Led by its artistic patron Zoe Knighton of Victoria’s acclaimed Flinders quartet, the 50-piece community string orchestra comprises both adult and junior members who live in the Macedon Ranges and Mount…
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Regional pride on show
An evening celebrating fashion, self-expression and affirmation is planned for the Macedon Ranges this week. ‘Queers on the Catwalk’ will celebrate rural and regional pride with a focus on LGBTIQA+ identity expression through clothing and accessories. After the success of the first Queers on the Catwalk in October 2019, this year’s event will bring together…
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Gisborne aged care approved
Benetas will soon deliver a new, architecturally designed residential aged-care home for Gisborne. Macedon Ranges Council granted a permit for the facility following community engagement. Benetas says the design aligns with the proposed Gisborne Futures Plan and the town’s Village in the Valley feel. Benetas CEO Sandra Hills said the council’s approval of the New…
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Plant sale fundraiser a success
A wet weekend did not deter Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees volunteers. On Saturday, their outdoor plant stall went ahead as planned, despite inclement weather. With about 1500 plants for sale, as well as a sausage sizzle, CWA cake stall and live musical entertainment, Woodenders refused to let the elements spoil the fun. A…
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MIGHTY MEDAL EFFORT
Castlemaine’s Remembrance Day service held special significance for one local family with the presentation of a set of replacement war medals. The medals were presented to Pat Fischer by Leading Senior Constable Grant Kendall of Castlemaine Police in recognition of her late father-in-law Frank Fischer’s service in World War II. The original medals were stolen…
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Increase the health of your farm
Knowing what you’re looking at in the paddock, when to use animals to graze the landscape and when to let it recover, are all crucial to keeping your farm and your livestock profitable, healthy and sustainable. Sam White from Sidonia Beef has been implementing regenerative grazing on his Sidonia property since 2016 and hasn’t looked…
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A Victorian first at Castlemaine
The November Castlemaine Farmers Market was historic. Market organisers sought permission from the Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal Corporation to adopt the traditional boundaries of Djaara Country for sourcing produce for the market. Market president Claire Moore said “local has never been clearly defined but now the market has found its true home”. The boundaries of…
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Keeping the Kyneton Show spark alive
This Friday night, the skies over Kyneton will be the backdrop for the biggest fireworks display the district has ever seen.The Kyneton Show is upscaling its famous opening night fireworks. “While we had to postpone the show, we still really wanted to give the community something to celebrate so we’ve doubled our fireworks budget,” show…