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Goods Shed looking good

Castlemaine Festival Executive Director Martin Paton, Merryn Tinkler Council’s Manager of Economy & Culture, Maree Edwards MP, Castlemaine Festival Chair Gary McClure, Castlemaine Festival Artistic Director Linda Sproul in the refurbished Goods Shed. The Goods Shed is looking good. The Castlemaine Goods Shed is gleaming after the completion of a multi-million renovation that improves its…

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Galleries & Exhibition News Out & About

Intriguing exhibition at Newstead Arts Hub

Intriguing exhibition at Newstead Arts Hub. Local artist Tom Henty is holding an exhibition — called The Autumn Collection — of detailed and thought-provoking artworks at Newstead Arts Hub until Sunday 26 October. The Hub says: “Enigmatically, Tom has said no more about what might be on the walls and plinths, so you’ll have to…

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Community Fundraising News

Village Fête for Maldon Pantry

Maldon Community Pantry Village Fete. Maldon Community Pantry is inviting local crafters, artists, makers, and food vendors to be part of a vibrant Village Fête. To book your stall, get in touch with the Maldon Community Pantry on ma*******************@***il.com. All stall fees support the Maldon Community Pantry, helping them continue their work within the community.…

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Food & Wine News Out & About

Neighbourhood Centre wine tour

Neighbourhood Centre wine tour. Maldon Neighbourhood Centre (MNC) invites locals to a wine appreciation tour through the Harcourt Valley region. Taste your way through a variety of locally crafted wines and enjoy the scenic charm of the region. The MNC’s friendly driver Stewart will ensure you can sit back, relax and fully enjoy the experience.…

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Newstead Arts Hub

Co-regulation Faeries. The Autumn Collection, an exhibition by Tom Henty, 4-26 Oct, Sat & Sun 10am – 4pm
 This wonderful solo exhibition features images, objects and constructions made (mostly) over recent years. Tom Henty has lived mostly in the Box-Ironbark region of central Victoria. Tom’s work, including watercolours, prints, collages, paintings and installations/assemblages, is exhibited…

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Infrastructure & Development News Regional Affairs

Reclaimed water plant approved for Castlemaine

An aerial view of the current Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant. Coliban Water announced on Tuesday 7 October that it has received state approval for the business case to construct a new plant at the current site of the Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant. This follows Development License Approval from the Environment Protection Authority in April this…

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Gardening News Out & About

Biodynamic compost for backyard vegie beds

Drew with a handful of his compost. This compost is full of nourishment, not rubbish. Spring is prime time to refresh home vegie beds, but local gardeners know the ground can be… uncooperative. Much of the district sits on old goldfields country with shallow, stony profiles, granite ridges and soils that don’t hold water well.…

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