AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Picture suppliedPolice are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Castlemaine man Gordon All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe 55-year-old was last seen in Kyneton just after 9am on Monday March 24 and has not been in touch with family or friends since Police and family have concerns for Gordon's welfare as his disappearance is out of character Gordon is described as having an athletic build and shaved head He may be travelling in a white single-cab Nissan Navara with an aluminium tray back with Police have released an image of Gordon in the hope someone recognises him and can provide information regarding his current whereabouts Anyone who sees Gordon or has information that could assist 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the back of consecutive wins over Golden Square and Kangaroo Flat The Bloods had also bagged a couple of wins and were keen to secure a third The Magpies were first on the board with a goal to Tyson Hickey but the Bloods had all the answers moving forward kicking five to lead by 26 points at quarter-time South nabbed another early in the second before playing coach Michael Hartley kicked the Magpies second The Bloods Josh Nitschke was on fire smashing on another four before Josh Eyre pegged one back for the Magpies At half-time 43 points separated the sides Kaiden Antonowicz kicked another couple for the visitors in the third with another from the boot of Brock Harvey before Castlemaine’s Harrison Sheahan and Kalan Huntly claimed late goals The Bloods had extended their lead to 52 points at three-quarter-time South maintained their momentum in the third kicking another four goals but Castlemaine continued to challenge the side and were rewarded with three more goals to Josh Eyre in a strong finish The Magpie Reserves also lost a spirited match to the Bloods by 40 points The Under 18s were in touch with the Bloods after the first term but a fine second quarter effort set up a 39-point win for the visitors On the netball court the Magpies A Reserve side lost 30-56 in a great contest and 17 & Under had a terrific win 48 to 25 This Saturday in the split round the Magpies will travel south to take on the Gisborne Bulldogs at Gardiner Reserve and after a week’s rest the Magpie Women’s Football side will host White Hills in the Pink Round at the Camp Reserve on Mother’s Day this Sunday May 11 from 1pm FREE digital editions and weekly newsletter direct to your inbox Something special’s brewing out in Castlemaine with a band of beloved misfits and sonic legends is descending on the Theatre Royal for one afternoon only After a stellar slot at Melbourne’s Rising Festival on 8 June this genre-blurring revue has added a second extra show for the good folks of central Victoria Because one round just wasn’t enough for what’s shaping up to be a deeply memorable musical moment Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here A post shared by Ned Collette (@nedcol) At the core of it all are three Naarm-connected heavyweights: Ned Collette they’ve got the kind of musical gravity that makes you lean in and lose track of time spinning ghostly folk that lingers like woodsmoke they’ve cooked up the New Rampant Optimism Roadshow — part collective but if the fire was made of feedback and the air was thick with feeling no strict setlist — just a rotating door of bangers Flying in from Boston is none other than Thalia Zedek and a long line of goosebump-inducing solo records She’s the guest of honour — and that’s saying something in a lineup already overflowing with legends We’re talking Mick Turner of Dirty Three weaving wild and the inimitable Elisabeth Fuchsia on viola — familiar faces from countless local lineups Just a bunch of mates — some of the best songwriters and players in the country (and beyond) — throwing everything into the pot and seeing what cooks The New Rampant Optimism Roadshow plays Theatre Royal, Castlemaine for one show only. Get your tickets now Problems logging in? We have just passed the two most sacred days of the year The first being Good Friday when we remembered the sacrifice Jesus made for us when he died on the Cross for our sins Members of St Vincent de Paul Society around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis (né Jorge Mario Bergoglio) and celebrate his inspiration and good works The incline in front of St Mary's Church Hall on Hargraves Street has been a hive of activity this week as campaign volunteers dressed in (almost) every colour of the rainbow stood guard on the hill The deliberate destruction of two Radio88fm signs which were set alight at the intersection of Hargreaves/Forest Streets last weekend has deeply distressed station operators Mazza Bennet and Ian Brayb.. Mt Alexander Shire locals studying for a career in healthcare will soon have access to first-class training facilities close to home with works starting on Bendigo TAFE’s new Community Health and Learning Hub The start of the building project, which is on Dja Dja Wurrung Country, was marked by a Traditional Owners’ smoking ceremony. Bendigo TAFE has engaged Barpa Bendigo TAFE is collaborating with Dhelkaya Health to create the hub which will be based in a renovated hospital wing at 142 Cornish Street The new centre will have training facilities for Bendigo TAFE’s health services qualifications with planned subjects including allied health The hub has been designed by Australian architecture firm Architectus It will be a multi-use space that replicates the real-world healthcare settings students will eventually work in a 2-bed residential aged care space and a unit that simulates a home care environment As well as giving students opportunities to gain healthcare skills that are in high demand the partnership with Dhelkaya Health also means students will have direct access to placements and jobs in the local health industry Dhelkaya Health will also use the space for training development for staff in the graduate nurse program external students and the Monash University GP program It will have capacity to host more than 60 students at once The hub is expected to be ready for students to start training on site from late 2025 Government has invested $4 million in this project from the Building Better TAFE Fund which was set up to help ensure students have the best facilities to train in We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Victoria and pay our respects to them We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and future Traditional Owners We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced The talent of the Ranges will be on show in Castlemaine next month as The Gisborne Singers performs its first concert of 2025 the concert program includes Purcell’s Come and Vivaldi’s choral masterpiece Gloria in D Major – which is considered by many as one of sacred music’s most uplifting choral works Featuring renowned soloists Meryln Quaife and Kristen Leich the choir will be accompanied by the Macedon Ranges Chamber Orchestra and conducted by Luke Severn The Gisborne Singers is a choral ensemble that has evolved over time and is currently focused on performing large-scale classical works Funds raised by ticket sales at its concerts and events all go towards the choir’s further activities performing alongside professional singers and orchestral players The May 18 concert will begin at 2.30pm at the Castlemaine Town Hall with tickets able to be purchased online and costing $55 for full pricing $45 for concession – along with free entry for those aged under 12 The Gisborne Singers are a community choir and new members are always welcome with no auditions required and rehearsals on Wednesdays at the Gisborne Uniting Church Details: gisbornesingers.org.au two local painters give voice to their connections to place along with deep empathy for the emotional significance and constant flux of the environments they in.. All roads lead to Autoplex Castlemaine on Sunday for the Castlemaine Hot Rod Centre’s annual ‘Autopia’ extravaganza Autopia will once again showcase a wide array of vehicles including muscle cars There will also be a trade alley and a range of exhibitors featured The family friendly event kicks off at 9am and runs until 3pm Cars are invited to roll in for the Show ‘n’ Shine component of Autopia from 8am and there will be some incredible custom-made trophy prizes up for grabs on the day including: Top Custom Classic The unique car themed trophies have been crafted by the talented Glenn Rewell of ‘Custom Iron Works’ and live entertainment by Deuces Acoustic Duo featuring talented locals Colleen Garsed and Phil Green Autoplex Castlemaine can be found at 35 Etty Street The local club is also gearing up to hosting a number of local pre-events from Monday April 14 to Thursday April 17 for car enthusiasts visiting Bendigo for the ASRF Nationals including tours of The Harley City Collection a visit to the Guildford Grumpies headquarters Check out the Castlemaine Hot Rod Centre’s Facebook page for more details on the daily offerings painstakingly constructed using traditional techniques over several decades Built as a labor of love by owner-builder Rob Hadden, the two-hectare property at 41 Weynton Road, Castlemaine has been listed for sale for $950,000 A property comprising several traditionally-constructed buildings resembling an English village has hit the market in Castlemaine in central Victoria That’s not bad value, considering the price of a typical capital city house is $978,000, according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index Constructed to resemble an 15th-century English village the property includes three main buildings crafted from locally-sourced materials The main house includes whimsical features such as a curving chimney – one of many features owner-builder Rob Hadden said were meant to push the boundaries of what was possible using traditional techniques The large house features three bedrooms and a study There’s also a self-contained one-bedroom cottage as well as a workshop that also serves as a carport and studio The property represents the life’s work of Mr Haden who started the project in 1993 after two decades of research into traditional building techniques including first-hand experience renovating a house in Melbourne before building one in nearby Harcourt and is where the much of the intricate woodwork was undertaken “I don’t for one moment think I had any idea of the sheer complexity the scale of the project and the amount of work that was ahead of me,” he told Owner Builder magazine in 2017 With a vision to build for a fraction of the cost of a typical home Mr Hadden utilised inexpensive and donated materials such as fallen trees from the Castlemaine Botanic Gardens Owner-builder Rob Hadden milled all the timber onsite from donated fallen trees Timber was painstakingly milled by Mr Hadden onsite and assembled into intricate timber frames that characterise the ancient building style Precise mortise-and-tenon joints mean the buildings were constructed largely without nails or cob – techniques dating back thousands of years whereby clay and straw were laboriously shovelled into place before being limewashed Traditional building techniques such as cob walls were used to build the cottages The technique has the added benefit of providing excellent insulation with additional winter warmth provided by wood burning stoves Second-hand materials such as 4000 handmade bricks corrugated iron roofing and even marble bathroom tiles were utilised in the project Mr Hadden came up with design of the cottages after being inspired by a mock Tudor house in Melbourne's east and travelled to England to study the real thing That included the several thousand concrete roof tiles used on the cottage as well as flagstones and pillars made to mimic slate and sandstone Selling agent Brett Fitzpatrick of Castlemaine Property Group said the unique property would likely appeal to a buyer as passionate about traditional buildings as Mr Haddon With multiple buildings and room for expansion the property has the potential to be used for short-term accommodation “The interest so far has come from far and wide,” he said and also some people with English heritage that appreciate that component.” Mr Haddon said the home had been built to last for generations and he hoped the new owner will continue to build on the foundation he has created third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by 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Liam Neeson is returning to Victoria to film his next action-thriller at locations across Melbourne and regional Victoria — including Castlemaine The film crew is expected to arrive in Castlemaine on February 19 for three days of shooting Castlemaine will double as a town Arkansas and the scenes being shot will involve a fugitive being chased into a country town by police cars The sequences will be filmed at the Castlemaine Service Station on the corner of the Midland Highway and Maclise Street Neeson stars as Ryan ‘Fang’ Flanagan accused of a crime he didn’t commit and with nothing to lose leads police on an epic televised cross-country car chase Helped by members of his former Special Forces Army battalion he is closely monitored by a fascinated public cheering for his safe getaway Highly experienced stunt drivers will be driving vehicles on the opposite side of the road and there will be choreographed stunt sequences filmed with vehicles impacting objects and other vehicles Traffic controllers will be on site to lock down areas and close roads during filming The Mongoose was attracted to Victoria through VicScreen’s Victorian Screen Rebate; and also received support from the federal government’s location offset The production will engage an estimated 150 local businesses including specialist screen industry businesses to accommodation providers retailers and hospitality and create 453 jobs for Victorian screen workers It is estimated that the film will inject more than $19 million into the Victorian economy Victorian Minister for Creative Industries said that to see major producers and stars returning time and time again was testament to our spectacular locations exceptional crews and world-class facilities “The Mongoose is part of a strong pipeline of local and international productions that will power our screen industry in 2025 boosting local businesses and showcasing Victorian screen talent to the world,” he said Ready your engines and dust off your suits – the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is returning to Castlemaine on Sunday May 18 Join hundreds of thousands of dapper gentlefolk in the world’s most stylish on-road motorcycling charity event as they ride to raise funds and awareness for men’s health Local DGR hosts Brian Rix and Mick Morgan said this was the third year they had held the ride and they had raised $48,000 to date Riders wanting to participate are encouraged to ‘Dress Dapper’ and ride modified café racer style bikes or vintage motorcycles but the local event is open to all types of bikes we want to see you there!” Brian said Participants will be gathering outside the Castlemaine RSL Hall on Mostyn Street at 11am for a 11.30am departure The ride will be a mystery cruise through the local region finishing at the Five Flags Hotel in Campbells Creek where participants will stop to enjoy lunch and a friendly chat Each year the local DGR organising team invites a guest speaker to address riders before they head off “The first year a doctor spoke on men’s health and last year we welcomed a Melbourne friend who was battling prostate cancer,” Brian said “This year we are honoured to welcome retired Australian Defence Force Sergeant Tim Whitford as our special guest.” Tim served overseas in Cyprus and with NATO in Germany military historian and veterans advocate,” Tim said The ex-serviceman said he had seen a lot of people impacted by the effects of war and suicide “It is so important that people stay connected which raise awareness of men’s health and wellbeing “People are dealing with all sorts of trauma and the effects can last for years Isolation and cutting yourself off from friends and family can be very dangerous “And it’s just not physical or mental trauma people may be dealing with be dealing with divorce or family breakdown It’s important to reach out for help and support The DGR is an international charity event spanning over 121 countries around the world who decided a theme ride would be a great way of connecting niche motorcycle enthusiasts and the community who are passionate about men’s mental health awareness The ride has continued every year since then uniting classic and vintage style motorcycle riders all over the world to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health DGR is committed to engaging the community in their goal of bringing people together and changing the face of men’s mental health it has been our personal mission to raise more funds than the Paris event and we have done that two years running,” Brian said “All men and women are encouraged to come along and have a fun day A lot of family members also come along and join us for lunch afterwards “It is exceptionally important to recognise and promote men’s health and wellbeing in our community and encourage men to get the necessary health checks to tackle any problems that may arise as early as possible.” To learn more about the event and to register visit www.gentlemansride.com/rides/australia/castlemaine Play Duration: 24 minutes 59 seconds24m Presented by Shantelle Podaczky and her son, Zeon, are now living in a tent in regional Victorian bushland because they haven't been able to secure a rental in 13 months.(ABC News: Tyrone Dalton) Download the ABC listen app to hear more of your favourite podcasts a man on the run for a crime he did not commit and a massive police chase the quaint Victorian town of Castlemaine will be a focal point for the filming of a blockbuster movie The Mongoose in the coming days Liam Neeson will film a movie around Castlemaine next week Getty ImagesHollywood A-lister Liam Neeson will be leading the police (actors) on a cross-country chase as they hunt him down for a crime he did not commit along with help from his former Special Forces Army battalion Filming for the picture has been under way in Melbourne since January with crews expected to head north to Castlemaine between February 17 and 25 for part of the production Neeson said he was happy to be back in Victoria and looking forward to the production "I'm honoured to be back in Victoria working on my latest film The Mongoose with one of the best crews I have ever worked with in over 100 movies," he said The Mount Alexander Shire Council is advising residents access to local streets may be restricted during the production The streets involved include parts of Lyttleton as well as some filming on the Midland Highway near Maclise Street The Mongoose will be Neeson's third Victorian-made project following the conspiracy thriller Blacklight which was filmed in Melbourne and regional Victoria in 2024 Ice Road 2 notably transformed the historic goldmining town of Walhalla into a Nepalese village for the film the Victorian project will create 453 jobs for Victorian screen workers and inject more than $19 million into the state's economy An estimated $2 million is expected to be spent in regional Victorian communities Sign up for our 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Read our Privacy Policy The last time Greg Hughes wrote a letter was around 1967 He was conscripted into the Australian Army at 18 years old and sent off to the Adelaide Hills Voor Ouker feels like a scene from a Luca Guadagnino movie People wander into a sunlit restaurant with white tablecloths Glasses of chilled wine and limoncello Mojitos are on hand as jazz mingles with Brazilian beats The picturesque scene continues into the private courtyard “Our menu is inspired by Dutch and Indonesian influences,” Voor Ouker founder and head chef Katrina Dunnett de Jong tells Broadsheet [the dishes are] creations that use flavours and techniques from the food I grew up with.” Specifically Dunnett de Jong draws inspiration from her Dutch grandfather and her Indonesian grandmother travel spots and more – curated by those who know Dunnett recently moved to Castlemaine from Beechworth where she grew up on her family’s farm Beechworth Berries That lifestyle really influences where I source ingredients from now,” she says she works with suppliers including Clifford’s Butcher Dunnett wants dining here to feel effortless like “a night out where you don’t have to think too hard about getting another wine,” she says Prices reflect that: starters are $10 to $14 mains are under $38 and there’s a $69 set menu there are oysters topped with ginger and lemongrass lemper (a savoury glutenous rice snack with shredded turmeric chicken) and pangsit goreng (fried beef and pork dumplings) drizzled with chilli sauce Larger plates include grilled whole fish with sambal and rice ontbijtkoek (a spiced Dutch cake) is served with fried banana and a coconut crumb the house specialty is a spicy Margarita served on ice with fresh chilli The wine list spotlights local producers from Castlemaine and Beechworth starring pet-nats and orange wines as well as bold Aussie chardonnays and shiraz Dunnett used to save money when she was at university to throw dinner parties transforming old halls with commercial kitchens hiring friends and serving up to 2100 people in a weekend,” she says “We’ll try to do one event a month to keep things creative and exciting,” Dunnett says Voor Ouker has hosted a taverna-style pop-up with Greek menus and music and there are plans for an official opening party with DJs specialty cocktails and Indonesian street food voorouker.com.au Bakeries and Restaurants That Opened or Closed in April 32 of the Hottest Dishes and Drinks in Melbourne Right Now Menu Reveal: Five Things To Order at Junda Khoo’s Ho Liao First Look: Filipino Pop-Up Palay Moves to Fitzroy for Good Road Policing Operation Compass kicked off last Thursday April 17 fatigue and seatbelts and unauthorised driving all major co.. swim in the lake the next day to cure his hangover The federal government has tipped in more than $3 million for construction of a new trail from McKenzie Hill in Castlemaine to the town’s railway station.The 3.6km link will connect a developing residential precinct to the centre of the town catering for children and families travelling to and from schools and childcare centres and commuters travelling to the train station and town centre.The new pathway will link McKenzie Hill via Ray and Forrest streets to the railway station and then along Kennedy Street to Parker Street and the Botanical Gardens.Member for Bendigo for some time,” she said.“McKenzie Hill is a growth area in our shire that currently doesn’t have great linkages or connections to central places and services in Castlemaine.“While we would love to be able to deliver large active transport projects like this ourselves due to the high costs associated with new infrastructure.“We’re thrilled that the federal government can help us out and believes in the benefits of this project as much as we do.“Thank you to our community members in McKenzie Hill (and beyond) who have contacted us and put forward a strong case for this project and other important active transport linkages in the shire.“McKenzie Hill is the first step in the right direction and hopefully one project of many to come.”The funding has come from the federal government’s Active Transport Fund  supplemented by a contribution of $750,000 from the council Construction is expected to start late next year following detailed design and will take four years to deliver Become a Member and help fund our advocacy work Or become our friend and subscribe to receive our fortnightly newsletter The Great Victorian Bike Ride is set to return in 2025 on 24–28 November offering an exciting new format while keeping the spirit of this beloved event alive Bicycle Network Memberships offer benefits to all kinds of riders The Peaks Challenge Ride2School fundraiser is on again for this year's epic event on Sunday 9 March The City of Adelaide will undertake a speed limit review to understand the need for reducing speeds to support business and residents and create a safer city environment Work on the much-anticipated $38.9 million Sydney Harbour Bridge ramp upgrade has begun the bike lane will link the country's most famous bridge to the bike network in Milsons Point we launched our Affiliate Membership program specially designed for cycling groups and clubs Orange in New South Wales is in line for a nice new stretch of bike path one that will expand the off-road network and improve access to schools Work has kicked off on a key Canberra bike route setting the wheels in motion for safer and more pleasant journeys through the city’s northern suburbs In a submission to the federal government’s draft National Urban Policy Bicycle Network and seven other Australian bicycle organisations have called for active transport infrastructure funding to be increased to 10% of federal transport investment Many of our best bike journeys are along coastlines or up and down the creeks and rivers that meet the sea But with rising sea levels some of this vital infrastructure is at threat of inundation erosion and from changes in groundwater chemistry THE lights will shine at Castlemaine’s Camp Reserve on Good Friday for the Champions IGA-backed CVFL senior women’s footy match between Castlemaine and Golden Square It’s a rematch of the ’24 grand final as the Magpies take on the Bulldogs from 7pm The Jordan Cochrane-coached Castlemaine kicked off the season by scoring a 167-nil win at Bendigo Club Oval in North Bendigo The Magpies then marked a 104-point triumph in last Sunday’s match against Sandhurst at Ewing Park As impressive as Golden Square’s attacking flair is the blue and gold has conceded just one point in two matches The Carly Geary and Bec McLay- coached Golden Square followed up a 228-nil win against Bendigo Thunder by scoring a 64-1 win against Eaglehawk at Golden Square’s Wade Street There is plenty of running power and skill in the Castlemaine and Golden Square squads Key players for the Magpies include Brianna Burt The Castlemaine attack is led by Eloise Gretgrix In-form players for Golden Square include captain Liz Watkins Emma Crossland and Gemma Free among the many avenues to goal Play on Good Friday kicks off 5pm at Eaglehawk’s Canterbury Park where the Two Blues take on North Bendigo The Molly Metcalf-coached Eaglehawk is on the rebound from a 10-goal loss on Golden Square’s turf North Bendigo had the bye following a first-round clash at home with Castlemaine The Hawks’ best against Golden Square were Lilly Stevenson The North Bendigo team is jointly coached by Jaydene Burzacott and Zak Carter white and blue include captain Aisha Mansfield Champions IGA-backed CVFL senior women’s footy ladder: The Champions IGA-backed CVFL under-18 girls competition will kick off Anzac Day Golden Square and Sandhurst will meet in the Anzac Day match at Golden Square’s Wade Street oval from 5pm Kangaroo Flat faces White Hills on the Kangaroos’ ground at Dower Park from 10.30am Woorinen tackles Strathfieldsaye in the Tigers’ den at Woorinen Recreation Reserve from noon Liam Neeson was seen filming his new film The Mongoose in Castlemaine last Thursday and Friday marking his third film made in Victoria in the past four years Neeson plays the role of Ryan ‘Fang’ Flanagan a war veteran who is running from the law for a crime he didn’t commit and leads the police through a cross-country car chase through the American Southwest Bacchus Marsh and parts of the Calder Freeway were chosen as filming locations because of their resemblance Parts of the town’s centre was shut off for stunt drivers – driving Holden Commodores disguised as American state troopers – who were driving recklessly under supervision of Victorian police traffic management the crews are some of the best,” he said Signs displayed on roads throughout town advised delays up to 15 minutes while scenes were shot however crowds were happy to watch on and catch a glimpse of Neeson being sheltered by Bunnings Warehouse umbrellas held by crew members between takes One local even attempted to enter a petrol station to fill up his car “It brings a bit of movie stardom to the town because Liam has been in so many films he’s like an Al Pacino type,” he said Production of the film is expected to generate $19 million to the Victorian economy with an estimated $2 million to be spent in regional communities Temperatures a few degrees lower than usual are expected across Australia’s south-east on Friday A freak hailstorm transformed the Victorian town of Castlemaine into a winter wonderland while eastern Australia awaits further chilly weather over the coming days Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email destroyed the roofs of several buildings in Castlemaine’s town centre including the town’s Civic Centre and the Market Building which hit Castlemaine at around 5pm on Wednesday and several buildings were affected by flash flooding The extreme weather system that resulted in Castlemaine’s hailstorm has now moved to NSW where storms over central parts of northern NSW are expected “There’s definitely a chance that some places in the central tablelands of NSW could see another pretty sizeable dose of hail [on Thursday],” Angus Hines which he said are “rumbling away quite consistently” could become severe before the next weather system brings an “even colder pulse of air on to the far south of the country” late on Friday whereas Melbourne will only reach a high of 17C Sign up to Afternoon Update: Election 2025 Free daily newsletterOur Australian afternoon update breaks down the key election campaign stories of the day telling you what’s happening and why it matters with hail likely in eastern parts of the state over the weekend The BoM has forecast showers and chilly winds for NSW over the weekend Sunday is expected to be particularly cold with temperatures in some parts of NSW falling as much as eight degrees below the September average An even colder pulse of air is forecast for southern Australia in the coming days Photograph: Mandy ConnellTasmania can expect “very chilly and wintery” conditions on Saturday with the BoM forecasting that snow will fall at altitude as low as 200m While it’s not quite low enough to see snow in Hobart’s CBD Hines said the hill suburbs around Tasmania might see a little dusting early Saturday morning “We only saw snow to that low altitude around once over the winter that’s just gone,” he said there’s a good chance you’ll get some hail anyway so it might look like you’ve had some snow either way,” Hines said