Leisure
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Mini Golf Masters at Woop Woop!
Woop Woop Mini Golf and Sculpture Garden at Harcourt is set to host a Mini Golf Masters tournament this Saturday November 7. Register now and be in the running to win a $1000 first prize! Places are limited so be sure to secure your spot for this fun-filled and action-packed event today! Anyone can win!…
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Mow-sey on down to The Mow Show
Six local artists are getting set to unveil a ‘cutting edge’ new exhibition, THE MOW SHOW, at Newstead’s RedShed Arts Workshop this Saturday November 7. So what exactly is THE MOW SHOW? We’re talking grass art – creative mowing – crop circles without the aliens. The artists are creating works in the grass surrounding the…
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Fashions a Cup Day highlight
Fashions on the Field promises to be one of the real highlights at the 2026 Kyneton Cup Day race meeting on Wednesday, November 4. Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club events organiser, Lisa Evans, said the local club was gearing up for its annual number one race meeting. The time-honoured Kyneton Cup meeting is wedged…
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Keep them cool and occupied
Summer holidays are great fun, there’s the sun, the ice-creams, the beach or pool, what seems like endless holidays. But what do you do when you have done all of this in the first week of summer holidays, and the kids are bored? Google Trends has identified the most popular swimming activities for kids. With…
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What are you watching this Christmas?
With Christmas on the way, it’s time to bust out the traditional Christmas movies, and settle into the Christmas spirit. According to Google Trends, the most popular searched Christmas movies in Australia this year were Home Alone, followed by Love Actually, Die Hard, The Polar Express, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and then National…
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A world of pure imagination
Stepping through the gates of Shades of Gray Gallery and Garden, visitors are immediately transported to a whimsical wonderland filled with unique, hand-crafted metal flowers. The beautiful greenery of the garden is adorned with 16,000 lilies, daisies, and bell flowers in vibrant colours and hues, nestled among the plants and hanging from the tree branches.…
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Countdown on to Kyneton’s biggest celebration
The countdown is on to the 164th Kyneton Agricultural Show, with two big days of country fun coming to the Kyneton Showgrounds on Friday November 20 and Saturday November 21. The Kyneton Show brings the community together to celebrate agriculture, country life, local talent and the people who make the region such a wonderful place…
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Things are not what they seem
Excitement is building as the mystery thriller Deathtrap (written by Ira Levin and directed by Bette Sartore) opens in just 10 days at the Kyneton Masonic Centre, 7 Yaldwyn street West. Sidney Bruhl, once a successful playwright is drowning in treacle. After 18 years of flops, his creative juices have all but dried up, and…
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Private gardens put on a show
Explore stunning private gardens during the Castlemaine and District Festival of Gardens from Saturday October 24 to Tuesday November 3. A curated selection of 19 gardens will open their gates to the public for 10 days up to, and including, Melbourne Cup Day. Whether you’re an avid gardener or simply enjoy nature’s beauty, these serene…
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Countdown on for Lancefield Show
The countdown is on for this year’s Lancefield Show. Happening on Sunday October 18, 9.30am-4pm, you can expect to see crowd favourites such as the dog show, horse events, sheep shearing and care, camel rides, show bags, line dancing, the jaws of life demonstration by the Kilmore SES, the traditional woodchop and much more. Due…
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Art on show at Kerrie Hall
Art lovers are invited to Kerrie Hall for the 17th annual Exhibition of Artwork by Selected Artists this month. The exhibition will open on Friday, October 16, with Tim Murphy officially opening the event at 8pm. The evening will begin at 7.30pm, giving visitors the opportunity to gather with family and friends before viewing the…
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Set sail at Cairn Curran
If you’ve ever imagined gliding across the water with the breeze in your hair, Cairn Curran Sailing Club is ready to make that moment happen. This season, CCSC is offering a series of free, beginner-friendly sailing experiences designed to help people of all ages discover the joy of sailing. Participants will be guided by trained,…