Leisure
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LOCALS set to inspire
Castlemaine Documentary Festival’s (July 4-6) beloved annual celebration of homegrown storytelling LOCALS returns to Castlemaine historic Theatre Royal on Saturday July 5. LOCALS brings together a vibrant collection of short-form works by central Victorian filmmakers and is so popular with local audiences that tickets had just about sold out at the time of going to…
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Harmony comes to Gisborne
After a six-year break, The Melbournaires Harmony Chorus returns to perform at the Gisborne Uniting Church on June 22 at 2pm. Formed in 1991, this all-male chorus ranks among the top choruses nationally, and in September 2023 won the Gold Medal at the Pan Pacific Convention in Auckland for best Chorus in the Seniors Category.…
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A night of musical brilliance
The Castlemaine State Festival is presenting an extraordinary evening of classical music featuring two Australian musical virtuosos, Richard Tognetti and Konstantin Shamray, on Friday, July 4. The program will span works by Bach, Schubert, Ravel and Brahms, promising a whirlwind of virtuosity and emotional depth. This event marks the festival’s third and final classical performance…
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Parkour Quest – The Winter Trials
Castlemaine Circus is gearing up to hold a special ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ themed parkour school holiday program event on Friday July 18. ‘Parkour Quest: The Winter Trials’ will feature two sessions aimed at kids aged 9-12 years and teens. Calling all young adventurers! The kingdom needs heroes with speed, skill, and courage. Join Castlemaine Circus’…
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Immerse yourself in CDoc
There is just over a fortnight left until the 2025 Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival opens at Castlemaine’s historic Theatre Royal. CDoc’s opening night special event on Friday July 4 will feature the silent film and masterpiece, Man With A Movie Camera, with live score by Underground Lovers Moda Discoteca. This score has been commissioned especially…
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No strangers here
Little Gallery in Trentham is no stranger to high-profile artists exhibiting. For the past 14 years the gallery has showcased many central Victorian artists who have achieved greatness in their field. One of the founding members of the Little Gallery, Rose Wilson, said they were truly blessed to be able to represent some of the…
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Wit and whimsy
P C Dyson is a graphic designer, visual artist and novelist living in the village of Malmsbury. With an extensive background in graphic design and publishing, Dyson’s current art practice is deeply rooted in a long-held fascination with typography, coupled with a keen interest in the English language and its nuances. This is evident in…
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Photographers to gather
Mount Alexander Photographic Society (formerly the Castlemaine Camera Club) is thrilled to be hosting the Victorian Association of Photographic Societies convention in Castlemaine this weekend, June 13-15. This year marks the 71st year of the convention, which attracts photographers and visitors statewide. At the convention there will be presentations by guest speakers, workshops, and photographic…
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Still getting a kick out of footy
A decade ago, Woodend dads would meet for a regular first Friday drinks at the Holgate Brewhouse to connect with other men in the area. It was here that the idea of starting a Masters football team was gently fermenting, much like the ales in the brewery, or maybe it was the beers talking. What…
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Woodend Winter Arts Festival kicks off this weekend
The stage is set as Woodend prepares to come alive with music, conversation and more as the Woodend Winter Arts Festival returns this coming weekend (June 6–9). Tickets are selling fast and at pre-pandemic levels. Celebrating its 20th festival in 2025, the event promises a rich and diverse program that caters to all tastes—from a…
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Beau is back cooking up a storm
Local MasterChef Australia season four contender Beau Cook, 40, is back on our television screens as one of the contestants on MasterChef Australia: Back to Win currently airing on 10 and 10 Play. MasterChef Australia: Back To Win marks the 17th season of the popular show and is full of fan favourites from seasons one…
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History buffs gather
The inaugural The Alchemy of Gold forum has been declared an outstanding success. The event attracted huge crowds of goldfields history buffs from across Australia to the Campbells Creek Community Centre from May 16-18. The three-day forum featured more than 40 experts, historians and community members sharing their value insights into the discovery of gold…