Category Archives: News

There has been significant progress across Kyneton on Riverside development over the past few months.

One of the wonderful things about living in a regional town is the sense of community. The locals rally around each other and there are numerous projects that are run by volunteers. Whether you are new to the town or a long time local, volunteering is a great way to: meet people, become involved in […]

Do you have an hour to spare this week? Why not take yourself or the family for some exercise and throw in a history lesson for good measure? Pop into the Kyneton Information Centre on your way into the town and ask for the brochure on the Kyneton Town Walks. There are two tours to […]

If running is your thing, why not join the Macedon Ranges Running Group? We spoke to Kelly, the coordinator of the Kyneton branch of the group, to find out more.   The Macedon Ranges Running Group is open to people of all ages, abilities, experience and confidence. They run two Start Running Group programs each […]

If you are looking for some fun ideas to enjoy the end of summer in Kyneton, look no further. We have found five fantastic activities to enjoy the balmy nights, blisteringly hot days and beautiful sunshine.   Visit the Kyneton Community Park: It is in these summer months that our local park comes into its […]

Clare McKenna owns and operates Aesop’s Attic bookstore in Kyneton and has been a part of the community since she moved from Bendigo as an eighteen year old. She married Dan, a fifth-generation Kynetonian and they raised their five boys on their farm. Dan’s great grandfather owned Catherineville, a grand bluestone house built in 1872, […]

Mark and Kelly James have lived in Drummond, just out of Kyneton, for the past ten years. They own and operate the restaurant, Donkey, out of one of the town’s historic buildings on High Street. Mark and his wife have been in the hospitality industry for over 25 years, having managed other eateries such as […]

The Kyneton Lions Club is involved in a number of community projects to raise money for people in need and is looking for more volunteers to join them. If you want to make a difference and meet with like-minded people, the Lions Club may be the group for you!   Established in 1953, the Kyneton […]

Whether you love art, music, history, the great outdoors, sports or food, Kyneton delivers it all. Perhaps less known is that it is also a haven for book lovers. Kyneton is home to four book related stores and, of course, the local library.   Squishy Minnie: This delightful book store specialises in books for children […]

Kyneton is well known for its foodie vibe and wide variety of high quality restaurants but what if you have little people tagging along? Here are four family friendly eateries that will deliver delicious food whilst catering for pint sized customers too.   Social Foundry If you have babies and toddlers, Social Foundry has all […]