Leisure
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Experience the energy of African folk music
Ghanaian master musician Atongo Zimba is coming to Castlemaine, offering a rare chance for locals to experience the energy of African folk music in an intimate setting. Atongo is known as one of the great ambassadors of West African sound. He has played Womadelaide and has just returned from packed houses in Hobart and the…
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New live music series to launch
A new live music initiative will launch in Kyneton this Australia Day Eve, bringing together live entertainment, community connection and regional support following recent fire activity across the region. ShamRocks Summer Sessions will debut at the Shamrock Hotel Kyneton on Saturday, January 25, marking the first event in what is planned to become an ongoing…
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Get fishing for mental health at Kyneton
Anglers of all ages and experience can look forward to a community event Fishing for Mental Health next month. Organiser Jack Bamford said the event aims to create a fun and inclusive day for people to connect and socialise, to boost mental health. “Fishing for Mental Health is about old fashioned conversation, talking to a…
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Castlemaine exhibition to honour much-loved Guildford Big Tree
DJAARA, the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, is planning an exhibition at the Castlemaine Arts Museum in July to honour the timber which fell from the much-loved Guildford Big Tree in February 2024. The Guildford Biyal (red gum) has long been a culturally significant and important tree for Dja Dja Wurrung People (Djaara). It…
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Newstead Live Music Festival program unveiled
The countdown is on for Newstead Live Music Festival 2026 on January 23-26. Organisers were putting the finishing touches to the curation of the festival line-up late last week, and the program was set to go to print and ‘live’ on the website Monday morning. The festival celebrates 20 years since it made the move…
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Celebrate Christmas by shopping local this Saturday!
Visiting the Lancefield and District Farmers Market this Saturday is a great way to spread the Christmas cheer, by keeping funds in the region and making a local producer’s day! This well-established market offers a vast array of locally produced foods, beverages, plants, healthcare items, poultry and livestock feeds every month of the year –…
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Join the carol singing
The 2025 Rotary Carols in the Park returns to Castlemaine’s Victory Park this Friday evening and is once again set to feature a host of local talent. Rotarian and Carols coordinator Scott Buchanan is at the helm for his fourth time and said it would be a special evening not to be missed. “We will…
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Get ready for the Gisborne Festival
The Lions Gisborne Festival is on this Friday at Gardiner Reserve. There will be music on stage throughout the night, a range of free activities for kids, carnival rides, market and food stalls, a parade through the streets, and a giant fireworks display. The street parade along Aitken Street will include 36 plus entries comprising…
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Find the perfect gift for someone special
Get ready for a fabulous evening of art and creativity at the annual Castlemaine Twilight Market, Friday December 12. Wander among more than 80 stalls of fabulous, handmade artwork, and find the perfect gift for someone special. Because, let’s face it, where would we be without art in the world? Go along and have a…
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NYE’s biggest party returns
The Bridge Hotel, Boomtown Winery and Bistro, and the Taproom at Shedshaker Brewing are combining forces again for Hot Variety 4 – the biggest and best New Year’s Eve party in Castlemaine. Headlining Hot Variety 4 will be LGA SNAGz featuring Dan Kelly and friends (Shedshaker Taproom) and PWD (Boomtown), with Jo Huff, AV3, Jen…
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The enduring magic of handmade gifts
As the festive season approaches, Trio Art Studio and Gallery Kyneton is excited to announce its annual Christmas celebration, inviting the community to rediscover the joy of meaningful giving. This year’s event highlights a curated selection of handmade and vintage gifts, each crafted by local artisans or sourced from unique vintage collections. The gallery’s initiative…
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Classic cars cruise in to Trentham
The Trentham Cool Country Classics Car Club is again hosting its annual Show and Shine event for 2025 at the historic Trentham Railway Station this coming Sunday. CCCT club members collectively own a significant number of classic, vintage and veteran vehicles including cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors, many of which have been part of the…