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Conviction and $10,000 fine follows seizure of illegal wildlife at Kyneton
A man has been convicted and fined $10,000 following the discovery of hundreds of taxidermied and frozen native animals at a property in Kyneton. The 74-year-old from Kyneton was sentenced in the Kyneton Magistrates’ Court last week. He plead guilty to wildlife, pest animal and animal welfare charges, including illegally possessing and selling wildlife, taking…
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Kyneton Bowling Club celebrates 150 years
On December 20, 1876, the first ever bowl was rolled at the Kyneton Bowling Club. That single delivery marked the beginning of a proud tradition that has made the club one of Victoria’s most enduring sporting institutions. Now in 2026, 150 years after that first bowl was rolled, the Kyneton Bowling Club looks confidently to…
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Pledge to deliver intersection upgrade
A re-elected Labor Victorian Government will invest $9 million to deliver safety and accessibility upgrades at the intersection of Urquhart Street and High Street, Woodend. The works will include installing traffic lights to improve safety, with dedicated pedestrian operated signals to create better connections for walking and cycling. Service roads on both sides of High…
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Push for Barkly pavilion
Kyneton’s Barkly Square is in dire need of an upgrade, but funding is needed to deliver a new pavilion to address the needs of user groups. The project is fully designed and can be delivered within 24 months of funding being secured. Macedon Ranges Shire Council is now calling on candidates contesting the seat of…
Sport
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Grand final replay
After four one-day rounds, Gisborne District Cricket Association reverts to two-day matches in McIntyre Cups 1sts in round five beginning this Saturday. The level of interest must surely be centred on the Gisborne versus Woodend encounter — this is effectively a replay of last season’s grand final, where playing time was lost and the Woodsmen…
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Miniroos leaders take to Barkly
Kyneton District Soccer Club’s Miniroos Kick Off program, an introductory eight-week soccer program for those aged four to 11-year-old, has begun with new trainers. After an expression of interest was sent out to the club’s Under 14 and Under 16 players, it received an overwhelming response from the young leaders. These young people went through…
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Pink Day fundraiser
Gisborne Golf Club reignited its annual Pink Day last week, the first one since 2023 after fire destroyed the clubhouse. Pink Day is a fun golf day raising money for breast cancer research trials. Many members and regional locals turned up wearing something pink to support the charity. At registration, fun elements included a ‘Mulligans…
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Men’s mental health round
“Let’s get together and make a positive mark on the community through the great game of cricket” is the message from Gisborne District Cricket Association president, Simon Ovenden.. This week is an important one for the GDCA, with the Men’s Mental Health round across all matches (junior boys and girls, senior men and women) which…
Community
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Tributes flow for Tom
Multitudes of tributes continue to flow in to mark the passing of one of Gisborne’s most illustrious sporting and community identities — 87-year-old Tom Sankey. Recognised as one of the all-time great footballers in the Riddell District, he played 455 games for Gisborne from 1952 to 1977 and won a record four Bowen Medals —…
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Arts Newstead set for launch
A Trivia Night fundraiser launching Arts Newstead, the new organisation combining the talents of the Newstead creative community, will take place at the Newstead Community Centre this Friday October 23. Newstead has long been known as a nurturing place for the arts, with visual art, music and writing among its many creative activities. It is…
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Celebrate World Kangaroo Day
For World Kangaroo Day on October 24, local wildlife carer Nikki Hansen of Red Box Wildlife Shelter at Elphinstone is once again celebrating the Australian icon with a special prize giveaway. Express readers can win a prize pack including: a Whimsical Australian Critters colouring book, coloured pencils, a photo of Mr Boo and four books:…
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Duigan brothers’ memorial site recognised
Spring Plains in Mia Mia has been recognised as a site of great significance to the Australian and global aerospace historical record. On Monday September 21, the Duigan brothers’ memorial at Mia Mia was presented with a plaque by members of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. It is one of three sites in…
Leisure
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Countdown on to Kyneton’s biggest celebration
The countdown is on to the 164th Kyneton Agricultural Show, with two big days of country fun coming to the Kyneton Showgrounds on Friday November 20 and Saturday November 21. The Kyneton Show brings the community together to celebrate agriculture, country life, local talent and the people who make the region such a wonderful place…
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Things are not what they seem
Excitement is building as the mystery thriller Deathtrap (written by Ira Levin and directed by Bette Sartore) opens in just 10 days at the Kyneton Masonic Centre, 7 Yaldwyn street West. Sidney Bruhl, once a successful playwright is drowning in treacle. After 18 years of flops, his creative juices have all but dried up, and…
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Private gardens put on a show
Explore stunning private gardens during the Castlemaine and District Festival of Gardens from Saturday October 24 to Tuesday November 3. A curated selection of 19 gardens will open their gates to the public for 10 days up to, and including, Melbourne Cup Day. Whether you’re an avid gardener or simply enjoy nature’s beauty, these serene…
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Countdown on for Lancefield Show
The countdown is on for this year’s Lancefield Show. Happening on Sunday October 18, 9.30am-4pm, you can expect to see crowd favourites such as the dog show, horse events, sheep shearing and care, camel rides, show bags, line dancing, the jaws of life demonstration by the Kilmore SES, the traditional woodchop and much more. Due…