Junior level primary school and VCE students headed back to school last week and the rest of the school body will return after the long weekend. We need to tread carefully with our kids during this transition after the unprecedented period caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. There could still be anxiety surrounding the changes that […]

The COVID-19 pandemic will no doubt go down in history as one of the most difficult times people of the twenty-first century have faced. Citizens across the world have had to isolate themselves to varying degrees and everything slowed for a time. Whilst it brought about economic, social and mental health challenges, there was plenty […]

Our littlest and biggest students are returning to school from Tuesday 26 May and the rest of the student body on Tuesday 9 June. It is important to think about how to tackle this transition period. Just as we made changes to facilitate remote learning from home, we should consider the possible issues that may […]

COVID-19 regulations have eased slightly but many of us are still sitting with the effects of isolation and our new ‘normal’. We spoke to Sandra, a Kyneton mum of three young children, about her experience.    It wasn’t a great start to isolation for Sandra. She broke her ankle four weeks before it began. Consequently, […]

It has been a long couple of months since the COVID-19 restrictions were first put into place. We are all thrilled to hear that they are being eased over the coming weeks and many of us are crying out for some mental health respite. Here are five things you can do in and around Kyneton […]

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 […]