Leisure

Ken Maddern at Wesley Hill Recreation Reserve.

Oz Day gong for Ken

Citizen of the Year for Mount Alexander Shire, Ken Maddern has not let having chronic fatigue stand in his way. Instead, the passionate local volunteer,...
French tutor Emma Dubuc is looking forward to the new language courses about to start up at Castlemaine Community House.

Parlez-vous Francais?

The hot, dry bushland of Walmer is a very long way from Canada's French Quebec famed for its icy winter carnival. But you don't have...
Kyneton's botanic gardens have the potential to be a real visitor drawcard but are in need of some tender loving care.

In need of TLC

Kyneton's botanic gardens have the potential to be a real visitor drawcard but are in need of some tender loving care. The Friends of the...
Love to Sing? Join Pollyphonics choir leader Polly Christie for a good old sing at the pub.

Raising the roof

Founder of the highly successful Vocal Ranges Festival and director of the Pollyphonics Choir, Polly Christie is bringing her latest choral project to the bar...
(From left) Making their own magic; Bevan Gwillim, 3, Hamish Darby, 3, Mabel Dart, 5, Sophie Darby, 6, Ada Gwillim, 4. Photo: Bernadette Nunn

Free-range fun

Let the kids roam free on Kyneton Show Day this Saturday to explore their imaginations with hours of free activities in the kids' zone...
Carlsruhe Fire Brigade's Wine and Food Festival will be held at Farmer Darryl's Animal Farm in Kyneton on November 4. Photo: Howard Maylor

Fun on the farm

Experience food, wine, beer and craft from across the region at the Carlsruhe Fire Brigade's Wine and Food Festival on Sunday, November 4, from...
Some of the celebrations on the site of Harcourt's miniature railway project that has been named among the state's Pick My Project winners.

This project was picked!

A project engaging local teenagers to help build Australia's biggest miniature railway at Harcourt has won a $198,000 boost, emerging as one of the...
Newstead and District Swimming Pool Inc president Sue Pollard, Bendigo Regional YMCA CEO Jane Robson and Sharon Fraser at Newstead Swimming Pool following last week's council decision.

New management for Newstead pool

Bendigo Regional Young Men's Christian Association Youth Services will manage Newstead Swimming Pool for the next three years following a council decision last week. But...
Hepburn Shire councillor Don Henderson, artist David Bromley, Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas, singer Kate Ceberano and Cr John Cottrell announce the new festival in January this year.

New festival collapses

An arts and wellness festival awarded $450,000 in state government funding has been cancelled. Eyebrows were raised when the government announced the significant funding allocation...
A new $1,056,455 council contract will see Bendigo Regional YMCA Youth Services manage outdoor pools in Castlemaine, Harcourt and Maldon over the next three years.

The splash on our pool contracts

A new $1,056,455 council contract will see Bendigo Regional YMCA Youth Services manage outdoor pools in Castlemaine, Harcourt and Maldon over the next three...
Greg Barkla and Bob Bent with Bob's bike and Winston the Black Dog mascot at The Mill in Castlemaine.

Locals join the ride

Castlemaine locals Greg Barkla and Bob Bent have teamed up to take part in the Black Dog Ride, a 10-day motorcycle tour to raise...
Sylvia rides a Harley Street 500 and Mark rides a Harley 1200 Custom Sportster.

These riders dispel the myth

Macedon Ranges ULYSSES Club is working to dispel the long-held myth that 'bikers mean trouble'. Beyond the intimidating Harley handles, leather jackets and 'tough guy'...
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