Community Calendar – August 30, 2016
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Let the festival begin …
Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival starts a two-week program jam-packed with activities, visual and performing arts, crafts, open gardens,...
Sue Love on giving her time generously to help others
Sue Love is a self-proclaimed Malmsbury enthusiast and gives of her time generously to help others.
She spoke to Esther Lauaki about her vision for...
Community Calendar – August 23, 2016
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Buddy Holly’s back
Buddy’s Back and he’s coming to Kyneton Town Hall on Friday, August 26. Scot Robin, star of the smash hit musical...
Fiona Corke on rescuing animals in the Macedon Ranges
Fiona Corke has gone from Ramsay Street to rescuing animals in the Macedon Ranges.
She talks to Esther Lauaki about her greatest passions.
What’s your connection to...
Community Calendar – August 16, 2016
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Dads brekky
Come celebrate Father’s Day at a pancake breakfast on Friday, September 2. Teacher Ben Moss-Holland and Sudanese advocate David Nyuol Vincent will...
Mother of two Sonia Hennessy on discovering Kangatraining
Gisborne mother of two Sonia Hennessy discovered Kangatraining while researching exercise courses … now she’s
offering mums a training option that includes their bubs.
The 43-year-old...
Community Calendar – August 9, 2016
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Census night tonight
Census 2016 is tonight, Tuesday, August 9. If you don’t have a form call 1300 214 531 urgently. If you have...
Max Langshaw on spending much of his life in the clouds
Community and family have kept Max Langshaw firmly grounded, even though much of his life has been spent in the clouds.
He talks to Esther...
Community Calendar – August 2, 2016
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LGBTI social support
Mix and mingle at a social and support group get-together for transgender, gender-diverse, gender-fluid or gender- questioning people aged 12-25, who...
Rex Pilgrim on volunteering with the SES, CFA and Scouts
As a volunteer with groups including the SES, CFA and Scouts, Gisborne’s Rex Pilgrim says there’s always something to keep him busy.
He talks with...
Community Calendar – July 26, 2016
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For ballet lovers
Join Melbourne City Ballet for a reimagining of one of William Shakespeare’s most popular works, Romeo and Juliet, at Kyneton town...
Kevin Hillier says it’s time to spend that tourism windfall
According to figures released in the council’s Economic Contribution Study last week, Werribee Park Tourism Precinct brings in an enormous number of visitors and...
Kevin Hillier explains why online retail is a hit in Point Cook
When I read last weekend that Point Cook is Melbourne’s top suburb for online shopping, I was not in the least surprised. Let’s face...
From the archives – July 20, 2016
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessor, the Werribee Banner
40 years ago
July 21, 1976
Mr B. Fabretto estate agent...
Community Calendar – July 19, 2016
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Winter pruning tips
Learn how to prune fruit trees at Sunbury Community Garden’s orchard this Sunday. Horticulturist Ray Redford will also discuss tool maintenance...
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New Mount Holden trail
Sunbury residents will be able to enjoy a new walking trail following the completion of a 2.5 kilometre loop trail at Mount Holden.
The trail...
