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Local nurses using AI could save millions
Springs Medical in Daylesford and Kyneton has united with medical partners across the globe for a world-first study that adopts artificial intelligence to detect heart failure. The clinic is funded via its share of a $2 million grant provided by the Medical Research Fund of Australia to trial portable AI-guided devices developed from U.S. and…
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Young and old thread the needle
Bug-A-Lugs day care was visited by the Kyneton Hand Weavers and Spinners last Thursday in a rare occasion that united young and old. The crochet specialists, of whom the eldest was 70, shared their skills with children as young as four for an afternoon designed to test one’s resilience. Business owner Jules Clapham said 40…
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Golden glow for Miss M’s
Miss M’s Lounge at Kyneton has claimed the title of Best Cocktail Bar/Cellar Door in the 2024 Golden Plate Awards. Judges said it was personality, warmth and creativity that put Miss M’s Lounge on top. “Warmth, friendliness and personality make Miss M’s special. It was so lovely to be greeted with warmth and friendliness by…
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Small producers rejected
Small-scale beef producers have been left reeling after Hardwicks abattoir at Kyneton announced it would no longer process small consignments of animals from next year. Kilcoy Global Foods, which owns the abattoir, said it wouldn’t take orders below 15 head of beef or 50 head of lambs. A letter sent by the company to existing…
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Pan Pacific medals
Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitors from Maroccolo Academy in Kyneton took on the IBJJF Pan Pacific championship at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre late last month. The event is considered the most prestigious competition in the Australian circuit and brings competitors from all over the Pan Pacific region to compete. Six students of Maroccolo Academy competed in the…
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Something Lost, Something Found
Something Lost, Something Found is a solo retrospective exhibition of artworks by Maxine McKee. The title of this exhibition sets up the framework for this body of work as it tells a personal story that begins with questions around abandonment, grief and neglect, and ends with works that have presented celebrative answers for the artist…
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Senior achiever awarded
Alan Moor has spent the past decade helping to fill the lives of older residents with interest and enjoyment. The 79-year-old Kyneton local has held leadership roles with Kyneton U3A and the Kyneton Community House and has now been acknowledged for his efforts with a Council on the Ageing Victoria Senior Achiever Award. Alan set…
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Food and gift drive launches
Journey Early Learning at Kyneton has launched a food and gift drive to support local people doing it tough this Christmas. The team is collecting donations of books, food and toys for the Kindness Collective in Kyneton, which will be made into hampers for families and individuals in need. Journey Early Learning’s Kirsty Long said…
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Push ramps up for road fix
Frustrated residents have had enough of inaction on Kyneton’s notorious Edgecombe Road / Melville Drive intersection. They are petitioning the state government for a dedicated right-turn lane for north-bound traffic on Edgecombe Road to access Melville Drive safely. The road has been described as a designated high productivity route with regular B-double activity, but also…
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Boltons celebrates 40 years
Bolton Motorcycles and Power Equipment has been a trusted name in the Kyneton community for 40 years. The family business recently celebrated that milestone, and Bruce and Toni Bolton who built it all, last week reflected on their time in the trade. “We started with one employee, now we have 20, so that has certainly…
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Healing done differently
A new wellness studio is opening in Kyneton, and it’s a space where a growing community of local practitioners are dedicated to holding trauma-informed, heart-centered space for personal and collective growth. Kinesiologist and owner of Mana Temple, Chelsey Power, understands that humans are complex and need integrative approaches to be well. “We each have physical,…
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Students visit Mark’s Country Place
A planned retreat in Kyneton, Mark’s Country Place, aims to provide a safe space for people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities to come together, rest, learn new skills and engage with nature. The project has a specific focus on people with disabilities and aims to promote mental, physical and social wellness and create a…