This year the Kyneton Football Netball Club celebrated 151 years since it was founded in 1868. As in many regional and rural centres, the sporting club is an integral part of the community. We spoke to Karen O’Sullivan who is the current president and the first female in the role. Karen says that the club […]

If you are a music lover and want to become involved in the local music scene, look no further! The Kyneton Street Band welcomes anyone to join, even if you have never played an instrument before. Andy Rigby was inspired to form the band for that very reason: to share a love of music with […]

Enjoy a piece of local history and visit the Kyneton Museum this weekend. Situated on Piper Street, the historic bluestone building was built in 1856 and is recognised by the National Trust. Originally the Bank of New South Wales, the museum and its surrounds are a piece of history themselves. The upstairs banker’s residence has […]

The Kyneton Music Festival is coming up on the 25th and 26th of October and will showcase a range of music and talent. Some of the acts include Ali Barter, Stonefield, Jade Imagine and The Putbacks. The festival kicks off on Friday night at the Bluestone Theatre and there are bands playing all day at […]

We spoke to local James Bennet to find out why he loves living on acreage in Kyneton.   James Bennet grew up in Kyneton, left after high school and has since returned. He has fond childhood memories of exploring Turpin Falls, hanging out trackside at the racecourse in the early mornings and fishing at the […]

When Jennifer Beachey left Melbourne for a six-month backpacking holiday to the United Kingdom in 1997 she did not expect to stay for 17 years and return with a husband, two children and a twenty-foot shipping container. Nor could she have foreseen that she would trade her corporate lifestyle and Prada high heels for country […]

Heritage-listed Kyneton Courthouse is the earliest surviving courthouse in Victoria and still integral to the local area. It is not only deeply embedded in the State’s history but recent renovations have ensured that it is more accessible and secure in its running as a Magistrates’ Court.   The original building was completed in 1857 and […]

Whilst there are many newcomers to Kyneton, there are equally as many locals who are born and bred in the town. We spoke to long time local, Shaz (Sharryn) Smith about her experience.   Shaz was born in Kyneton in the old hospital and has lived in the area her entire life. She is one […]

One of the most common pitfalls of a modern lifestyle is the absence of a sense of belonging. Too often, people can live in a crowded neighbourhood and still feel isolated. Kyneton on Riverside has been built entirely around the vision of fostering a strong community. Lots and their features have been carefully selected and […]

The Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival is coming up from 5 September and one of the highlights is the Kyneton Dog Dash on Sunday the eighth. We spoke to Sharryn, a current committee member for the event, to find out more. The Dog Dash began four years ago. It was the bright idea of some […]