Virginia is a retiree who has been living in Kyneton for 22 years. We spoke to her about her experience during isolation. Virginia has always been heavily involved in her local community and as a consequence, is not used to staying home. She is missing catching up with her friends, getting out and about, and […]

Kyneton has seen the community come together during these challenging times. Marye of Maiaveda Spa enjoys the sense of community in Kyneton and wanted to give back. Maiaveda is a boutique holistic spa which offers a suite of services. These combine natural ways of healing by integrating Ayurvedic therapies, yoga, meditation, holistic counselling and diet. […]

Kyneton On Riverside knows life is tough for parents right now. Each family’s situation is different but many are juggling work and facilitating remote learning for one or more children. This is on top of normal household duties and the difficult task of staying home. As part of our Help at Home Initiative, and to […]

Alison Ayre is a naturopath who moved to Kyneton around five months ago. We spoke to her about how she is adjusting to life in isolation.   Moving to a new place can be isolating on its own without throwing the current restrictions into the mix. Alison has seen the positive side and used the […]

We are set for a slightly different Mother’s Day this May but that doesn’t mean that it can’t still be special. We gathered some ideas of how to spoil your mum at home. We have no doubt that she is well deserving of delicious treats, timely rest and good, old fashioned pampering.   Surprise Mum […]

Alice and Co is a studio-gallery and teaching space on Kyneton’s High Street dedicated to language arts, book arts and illustration. They provide tutoring for students from Grade 3 through to VCE and adults. Both of the tutors at Alice and Co are qualified teachers and one of the tutors, Cassis, homeschools her child.   […]

Whether you are susceptible to anxiety or not, the current situation will no doubt bring up this emotion in some form or another. Sometimes we may notice our worries are heightened but struggle with how to deal with them effectively. There are many ways to combat anxiety when it strikes. Here are a few to […]

Aesop’s Attic Bookstore has been a firm fixture in the Kyneton landscape for almost a quarter of a century. They sell a wide range of new, secondhand and collectable books. Aesop’s Attic is passionate about sharing a love of all styles of literature to people of all ages and backgrounds. Consequently, Clare McKenna, the store […]

There is no better time to get the children involved in cooking at home than now. It could easily be part of your homeschooling as it incorporates many educational aspects. It is great for measuring, reading (of recipes), exploring scientific principles (how different foods react with each other), encouraging creativity, and teaching about healthy food […]

The Covid19 situation has brought about its challenges but has also shown us the best of people, and the best of our little people. Kyneton kids have been spreading kindness through our community these last few weeks and delighting old and young alike. When self-isolation regulations commenced, various social media campaigns were also started to […]