Leisure
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The Revolution of Music
Lisa DennisAn exhibition of Ned Middleton’s latest larger than life works, The Revolution of Music, will launch tomorrow at The Taproom as part of the upcoming Castlemaine Fringe Festival. One of the Castlemaine artist and Shedshaker Brewing team member’s eye-catching works has also been installed in the window of Jellis Craig Real Estate in Castlemaine…
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Conservation on your land
Have you ever thought about how to better protect, improve and enhance the environment on your land? Hear from Kyneton’s Dr Sophie Bickford, executive director of Victorian-based Biolinks Alliance, at the upcoming Kyneton Horticultural Society event to find out. Discover more about community connected conservation and how small and accessible initiatives on your land can…
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Join in the Irish tradition
From Bourke Street to Trentham East, the last remaining St Patrick’s Day march is now an annual modern celebration, bringing the Hepburn Shire and Macedon Ranges together to celebrate the best of Irish culture. Since 1887, the Pig and Whistle Hotel has nestled on a quiet corner in Trentham East, a living remnant of the…
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Taradale Festival is back
After a two-year break due to the pandemic, the renowned Taradale Mineral Springs Festival is making its return this Sunday. Attractions will include more than 50 stands offering gourmet food, wine, craft beer, gin and whisky. There will also be jewellery, a CFA display and activities, a classic car display, acoustic and rock music, plus…
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Learn to propagate
Woodend’s Grow Locals is offering free workshops in propagating and healthy grasses to help celebrate their first year in business. “We’ve always had the idea to establish an environmental educational component to the business and aim to expand this into schools, local landcare groups and the broader public,” production manager Tully Sumner said. “We are…
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Journey to Slumber Land
The best night’s sleep in ages. “That’s common feedback after a group sound bath or private sound healing session,” says Nat Dowling from Wander into Wildness. “It’s like the experience gives the body permission or a reminder on how to relax, surrender and release tension.” The local sound healing practitioner explains that people experience deep…
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Contenders to shine
Lisa DennisCastlemaine Idyll returns to Castlemaine’s Lot 19 art precinct on Saturday March 18 to again give aspiring local stars their moment to shine. The man behind the event, Lot 19’s Mark Anstey, said 2023 marked the 14th instalment of the uplifting community event. “When I started Idyll, I was begging people to perform,” Mark…
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Great music for a great cause
Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows will headline this year’s Macedon Ranges Music Festival at Hanging Rock in March. The lineup includes Vaudeville Smash, Velvet Bloom, One Spirit Africa, Leslie D King and the Trembling Shakes, Sunday Lemonade, Norwood and the MRMF Youth Stage winner. The concert is an annual fundraiser for the Macedon Ranges…
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More music for Metcalfe
Music, food, market stalls and much more music is the order of the day on Sunday (March 5). The Metcalfe Music Bash is a free, day-long event featuring 16 bands on two stages, ensuring the music keeps on going. Organiser Leanne Taylor said there would always be something to listen to with buskers included in…
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Award-winning poet to feature
Castlemaine poet Andy Jackson, recently awarded both the ALS Gold Medal and the Prime Minister’s Literary Award (Poetry) for his latest book, Human Looking, will read at this Friday’s Poetry on Agitation Hill. This is a rare chance to enjoy the work of one of Australia’s finest poets. Jackson’s Human Looking offers a ground-breaking insight…
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Showcase of female musical talent for IWD
In celebration of International Women’s Day, a group of local performers will be hosting an evening of entertainment at the Northern Arts Hotel in Castlemaine on Wednesday, March 8. Now in its third year, the event showcases some of the terrific female musical talents in the local area, with this year’s event shaping up to…
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Block stars to share acreage living tips
Former Block contestants Josh and Jenna Densten will share acreage living tips at Metricon’s new Highlander display home in Gisborne, at a free event on Saturday March 4 from 11am. To celebrate the grand opening of the Highlander display home in Gisborne, Metricon and Colorbond steel are welcoming the talented design duo for an exclusive…