Renowned for its range of fresh, handcrafted, small-batch craft beers, Castlemaines Shedshaker Brewing has launched a new community program aimed at raising money for local groups to help them pursue their goals.

Named Castlemaine Keg for Good, the money raised each month will be donated to a nominated local community group, starting this July.

Keep up with the latest food and booze news across the region here.

Locally loved for its fresh beer, local wines and delicious food served in a funky arts space with live music and an eclectic arts program, Shedshaker Director Jacqueline Brodie-Hanns said the Keg for Good is another way Shedshaker is helping the community.

Once a month, well throw a keg on the bar for our Castlemaine Keg for Good, she explains. 

People can then visit the Taproom, order a pot or pint of our Pale Ale and pay whatever amount they like as a donation to the cause.

Combining donating to local groups with a lovely cold beer seems like win-win to us!

Shedshaker will donate 100% of proceeds from the keg to the chosen group and let everyone know how much money was raised.

The brewery has selected Red Box Wildlife Shelter as the first donation recipient, a dedicated wildlife sanctuary and rehabilitation site for Eastern Grey Kangaroos and Brushtail Possums. Their mission is to Rescue, Rehabilitate, Raise and Release along with teach Compassion, promote Education and encourage Advocacy. 

For our first Keg for Good, we will be donating money to Red Box Wildlife Shelter, who do brilliant work looking after kangaroos and other animals, including those hit by cars or injured in other ways and getting them back on their feet.

On Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 of July, from 5pm to close, all donations for a pot or pint of Pale will go to this great charity.

Like many others, we admire Nikki and Scotts dedication to protecting and helping kangaroos and are thrilled they are the first local organisation we can help with this program.

Each month will feature a different local group to spread the goodwill around the community.

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Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering culinary journey as Ballarat celebrates its love for pies in the highly anticipated Ballarats Best Pie competition this August.

Running from 1-31 August, the competition will see 20 pies from 19 local chefs, restaurants, cafs and venues vying for the title of Ballarats Best Pie. From flaky crusts to mouth-watering fillings, there will be pies to satisfy all tastebuds savoury to sweet.

Keep up with the latest food and booze news across the region here.

Promising a pie lovers dream come true, the pie trail will be your opportunity to taste-test these creations for yourself. Youll find traditional favourites like Lamb and Rosemary Pie from The Western Hotel; Ultimate Egg and Bacon Pie from Eclectic Tastes Caf & Pantry and Beef Brisket and Mushroom Melt Pie from Mitchell Harris Wines), alongside more unconventional combinations from some of Ballarats finest think Teriyaki Duck Pie (Grainery Lane); Sri Lankan Beef Curry Pie (Beechworth Bakery); Mexican Breakfast Pie (The Turret Caf & Catering); and Raspberry Drop Curd Pie (Sovereign Hill).

Pick up a map at the Ballarat Information Centre or download it online here, and set off on a flavorful adventure to discover your favorite slice of heaven.

 

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Australias premier music, food and arts festival Spilt Milk is proving a hot ticket this year with the Ballarat leg of the tour officially exhausting all ticket allocations, whilst increasing the event capacity to its highest-ever level in 2023 to meet demand.

With the Gold Coast event also nearing sell-out and record sales in Canberra and Perth, Spilt Milk further cements itself as the most in-demand ticket of the Australian summer.

Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.

Returning to the sunny shores of Australia for another epic tour, Spilt Milk is set to ignite the music scene once again. This years sizzling hot line up features Post Malone, whose highly anticipated album, AUSTIN, drops Friday, July 28; Dom Dolla, as he continues to make his meteor trajectory; all guns blazing Latto who recently featured on Jung Kooks latest single Seven; and Tkay Maidza who recently released a new single, Silent Assassin with Australian legend, Flume and so many more.

Safe to say Spilt Milk has curated its best lineup to date with the hottest acts in music right now.

Spilt Milk unveils its massive 2023 lineup

Mark your calendars for the dates youve been waiting for: Saturday, November 25, as Spilt Milk touches down at Canberras Exhibition Park, followed by the new home of the Gold Coast Sports Precinct on Sunday, November 26. The excitement continues as the festival takes over Ballarats iconic Victoria Park on Saturday, December 2, before making its highly anticipated debut on the coastlines of Perth at Claremont Showground on Sunday, December 3.

If you were keen on getting to Ballarat, you can sign up to the waitlist to find out about resale tickets.

With tickets selling out fast, round up your crew and get ready for the biggest Spilt Milk to date this summer. Head to...