Leisure
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Irish star to Lauriston Hall
In a coup for local music-lovers, the brilliant young Irish singer-songwriter, Susan O’Neill, is playing one of only two concerts in Victoria at Lauriston Hall as part of her current tour of Australia and New Zealand. Susan performed knock-out concerts at Lauriston in both 2019 and 2020 and those lucky enough to attend will remember…
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Kick off summer at Wombat Forest
Wombat Forest Vineyard and Winery is an amazing place to visit with an exciting lineup of events for all the family over the summer period. Located at Denver, Wombat Forest is a hidden gem with expansive forest and water views from its indoor and outdoor spaces. It is proud to be one of the venues…
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Indie rock supergroup heads to Castlemaine
Following performances across New York, Los Angeles and London, The Hard Quartet (Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney, Emmett Kelly and Jim White) are heading to Australia, stopping to perform in Castlemaine this month. Their eponymous debut double album, The Hard Quartet, brings together years of collective influence, inspiration and inhibition but more than anything it harnesses…
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From paddock to plate at Darraweit Valley Cider House
While less well known than its neighbours, Mount Macedon and Hanging Rock, the Deep Creek Valley in the Eastern Macedon Ranges produces an incredible depth and diversity of seasonal produce. To celebrate this, a community of regenerative farmers and artisan producers from the region (Madelaine’s Eggs, Dreaming Goat Dairy, Wildwood Organics, Source Fungi, Tall Poppy…
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Kids get creative
The National Gallery of Victoria Kids on Tour is returning to central Victoria with its largest program yet. Available on selected dates at Castlemaine and Kyneton Libraries (see below) and open between 10am and 4pm at the Central Goldfields Art Gallery throughout January. This year’s program celebrates the work of local and international artists and…
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School holiday activities
Macedon Ranges Shire Council is hosting a range of fun activities for children and young people throughout the summer school holidays, including: Inflatable Fun @ aquatic centres Both Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre and Gisborne Aquatic Centre will host the pool inflatable – featuring obstacles, climbing hills and slides – on the following days…
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Walk on the wild side
Take a walk on the wild side these summer school holidays and work alongside TV zoologist Chris Humfrey and his 2000 animals at Wild Action Zoo. Children can have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to engage with a myriad of native wildlife and care for them through Chris Humfrey’s Junior Zoo Keeper Program at Macedon. The program…
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Experience the joy of Latin dance!
Latin dancing is hitting the streets of Castlemaine once again with Street Latin Dance: Summer Salsa. Supported by Mount Alexander Shire Council, this lively event brings the infectious rhythms and energy of Latin culture to Mechanics Lane for an evening of fun, music and movement. No matter your experience level, this event is for everyone!…
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Are you the next Castlemaine Idyll?
Castlemaine Idyll organisers are excited to announce that it’s really getting hot in here, as they open up performer registrations for Castlemaine Idyll 2025! The fundraiser for Castlemaine’s lot19 artspace is returning on Saturday March 15, 2025, and this time they’re adopting the theme ‘Hits of the 80s, 90s AND 00s’. For those not in…
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Bike repair station open
Macedon’s new bicycle repair station has officially opened at Ash Wednesday Park. The bike repair station is where cyclists can access a range of tools to make small bicycle repairs and instructions to do so by QR code. It is the first of its kind in the Macedon Ranges, inspired by those seen along bicycle…
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Lancefield Market – one week early!
This Saturday the Lancefield and District Farmers Market moves forward one week to avoid the festive season and offers the opportunity for locals to stock up on all their needs for a fresh, nourishing and locally produced Christmas table this year. Spanning about 80 stalls, the market can provide shoppers with fresh fruits and vegetables,…
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A special Christmas market at Castlemaine
This Wednesday December 18 all are invited to attend a special Christmas market held by the Castlemaine Farmers Market from 2.30pm to 5.30pm at the Camp Reserve in Forest Street. All the regulars will be there, plus many extra local producers who tend to feature only once a month at the monthly market held on…