Leisure
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Hear six peaks speak
Newham and District Landcare Group is hosting a free presentation by Honorary Professor Barry Golding AM on November 7 in the Newham Hall. Professor Golding will reference his recently published book, Six Peaks Speak – Unsettling Legacies in Southern Dja Dja Wurrung Country, co-written with geologist Clive Willman. The book seeks to connect some of…
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Discover something unforgettable
Budburst is back for another fabulous weekend. Taking place Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16, this is your once-a-year opportunity to go beyond the cellar door, sip rare wines you won’t find anywhere else, and meet the passionate people who craft some of Australia’s most exciting cool-climate wines. At Budburst, you don’t just taste…
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Swap meet to be big
Clarkefield Swap Meet is expected to be bigger and better than ever with 4×4 and car shows a big drawcard this Sunday. Last year’s event attracted 250 show cars and 90 4x4s, as well as 120 stalls for people to browse, and interest for this year has only grown. The October 26 event will include…
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Get your tractor fix!
Get your tractor fix at the Mount Alexander Vintage Engine Club Tractor Pull this Sunday October 26. The day will see vintage and classic tractor enthusiasts from across the state converge on the club’s Muckleford headquarters at the David Bennett Reserve alongside the Muckleford Railway Station in Walmer Road. There will be more than 30…
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Castlemaine Fringe fires up for AusArt Day
Castlemaine Fringe is joining the nationwide AusArt Day celebration on Thursday, to help sustain the future of the local arts scene and keep creativity accessible and affordable for everyone. They’re firing up the grill and bringing the good vibes this AusArt Day! Join them outside the newsagent on Mostyn Street, Castlemaine, from 11am–2pm for their…
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Lancefield Show has lots to offer
The countdown is on to the 2025 Lancefield Agricultural Show to be held this Sunday, October 19. “There will be a large range of traditional show exhibits and displays, with plenty to see and do from 9am to 4pm … very affordable with plenty of fun for families from near and far,” society president Hugh…
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Ballroom dancing with a twist!
‘The Dance’ is a ballroom dancing event with a twist! Picture Strictly Ballroom meets Bridgerton. A night of classy ballroom dances set to jazzy, New Orleans style soul and blues songs performed by live band The Scufflers. There will be ballroom lessons on the night, a wholesome supper, sparkling drinks and a dress code ‘fun…
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Garden-Variety gig at Newstead
Returning with a celebration of resilience, songstress Anna Smyrk has released a new single, Garden-Variety Grief, via Community Music. The first taste from Anna’s debut album, produced by Anna Laverty (Courtney Barnett, Nick Cave), Garden-Variety Grief is a song that celebrates the freedom of holding joy and pain together; a mix of comfort, sadness and…
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From little things big things grow!
The Bolobek Garden Fair has evolved from a much smaller event started more than 20 years ago by the Mount Macedon and District Horticultural Society to now host thousands of visitors and more than 50 stallholders selling rare plants, garden tools, trees, sculpture and many other garden related items. There will be delicious local food…
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Castlemaine through the lens
Various Castlemaine vistas are featured in a new photo book by talented Melbourne photographer Warren Kirk. Beyond Suburbia has been published via Scribe Publications and hit bookstores earlier this month. Author and screenwriter Don Watson says that in the margins between the city and the bush, Kirk uncovers the quiet poetry of Victoria’s hinterlands. “These…
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Shop from the producer
This Sunday the Castlemaine Farmers Market is inviting you to shop direct from the local producer community. “In purchasing here we all get to build on the rich history of developing this diverse production across central Victoria,” said market manager Meggs Hannes. Last count of attendees conducted by the SES showed in excess of 2500…
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Maningrida to The ‘Maine
For some unknown reason the folk of Castlemaine and Mount Alexander Shire have developed many creative connections with First Nations communities in the Northern Territory. There have been exhibitions of artwork from the desert regions and the Top End in various galleries and bands, such as the all-woman Ripple Effect, have travelled down to perform…