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Star of the court: Jai Blundell

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Jai is proudly pictured in his Kyneton Tigers colours.

The Castlemaine Mail Junior Sports Star of the Week is talented local basketballer and keen Aussie Rules footballer Jai Blundell.

Name: Jai Blundell

Age: 10

School: Chewton Primary School

Sport: Basketball

How long have you been training? Seven years

Can you tell us about some of your sporting highlights? I play for Kyneton Tigers Under 12s. I got picked for the Representative Team and I have been playing in competitions. We won all our games in the Geelong Tournament. We played a couple of grading games. I play for Kyneton and Kyneton Rep Team

Who is an athlete you admire? Kevin Durant (Basketballer NBA)

What are your sporting goals? To make it to the NBA or AFL.

Do you play any other sports? I also play football with the Castlemaine Magpies. I have been playing in the Bendigo Junior Football League with Castlemaine for two years.

Any highlights from footy? I’m the best in mid attack. I’m responsible for lots of goal assists.

Jai wins $50 cash from our new Sports Star sponsors Dominos and can pick up his certificate and prize money from our office at 13 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine. Do you know a sports star Under 16 deserving of recognition? Nominate them by emailing ldennis@midnews.com.au or calling 5472 1788. 

Former Tech students gather

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Castlemaine Technical College past students and teachers are pictured at Sunday’s reunion.

Castlemaine Technical College past students and teachers are pictured at Sunday’s reunion.
Castlemaine Technical College Past Students Association (CTCPSA) held its 87th annual Castlemaine Technical C...

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Three generations of printmakers

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Granddaughter Holly White, daughter Sonia Browning and mother/grandmother Kristina Browning have teamed up to present an exhibition of their works.

Artists Kristina Browning, Sonia Browning and Holly White have teamed up to present an exhibition of their works at the Phee Broadway Theatre foyer this March. 
The exhibition displays the variet...

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Festival goers to descend on Baringhup

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Rambling man and Tarrengower resident Grim Fawkner is delighted to be part of the line-up.

Baringhup Hall will play host to Icelandic folk singer Svavar Knútur, Australian folk duo The Maes and Tarrengower-based guitar picker Grim Fawkner next Thursday March 14, as part of the legendary Fes...

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Fasom Plumbing & Appliances: Our media partners for March

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Fasom Plumbing & Appliances has new owners Bonnie and Cameron Slaughter, and we are pleased to announce the company as our media partners for March. Make sure to check out Fasom’s special offers advertised on our website this month.

The couple took over the reins of the local business on November 1 and are looking forward to continuing to serve the plumbing and appliance needs of the local community.

Fasom’s new owners Bonnie and Cameron Slaughter

Cam joined the Fasom team eight years ago shortly after the business was purchased from Printz Plumbing and the qualified plumbing professional has enjoyed getting to know the local community since that time.

Bonnie has also worked behind the scenes in data processing.

The local couple said they are really enjoying the opportunity to step up and put their own stamp on the business which proudly services the Mount Alexander, Macedon Ranges and Greater Bendigo shires and surrounding areas.

Whether you want to update your tapware, are renovating your bathroom or kitchen, need a new air conditioner or wood heater or appliances for a new build, Fasom is your one-stop shop.

The team at Fasom have the expertise and technical know-how to assist with all your plumbing, gas fitting and roofing requirements.

They also have a fantastic retail showroom in the historic Tonks Building at 224 Barker Street, Castlemaine offering customers the chance to come in and browse their range of Nectre wood heaters, split systems, cooktops and ovens and then arrange for the qualified plumbers to install your appliance.

Fasom Plumbing & Appliances offers competitive pricing and complete supply and installation packages.

The heritage Tonks Building location offers plenty of room to park with the former timber yard available for customer parking.

So come in and experience the excellent service at Fasom Plumbing & Appliances for yourself or give them a call on 5472 2533.

You can also visit their website at www.fasom.com.au

Are you interested in becoming a monthly media partner? Click here to download the advertising flyer and enjoy the benefits of this fabulous advertising bundle.

Finals set to begin in CDCA

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Castlemaine United A Reserve batsman Josh Maher dodges a ball from his North Castlemaine opponent at Wesley Hill. Photo: Max Lesser.

Castlemaine District Cricket Association sides wrapped up their final rounds last Saturday before finals get underway this weekend. A Grade and A Reserve sides completed day two of Round 12 clashes, B...

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Finalists decided in CDTA

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Not only were Maldon Tennis Club's teams represented in all three Junior Tennis Grades in the CDTA Semi Finals last Saturday March 2, but two of the three Maldon teams won their semis and will proceed...

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Church welcomes international visitor

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Castlemaine has recently welcomed a new church - the Coptic Orthodox Church.
The new local congregation has leased the former Presbyterian Church in Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine and held its first of...

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Meet a VIEW Club member

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Bev Orgill
Initially I had no idea what VIEW Clubs did. When Marie, my Harcourt CWA friend, invited me to a VIEW monthly meeting, I thought that VIEW club was either a Camera Club or a club where a gr...

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A cool grant

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Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards attended the Maldon Men's Shed last week to announce their success in receiving almost $3,500 to replace two old air conditioners with a a split system, enabling ...

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Help locate hut

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Kyneton Returned Services League (RSL) Sub Branch member Len Peeler is seeking help from the Castlemaine community to track down the identity of 'the Mud Hut Man'.
Len suspects the gentleman may have ...

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Life with camels

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Peter Hodge’s life with camels began in 1986 when, as a taxi driver in Alice Springs, he went out with a few mates one weekend to catch a couple of feral camels. He was hooked on the animals immediate...

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