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Council probes battery project
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has called for further clarification and assessment on the proposed Battery Energy Storage System for Macedon, with bushfire risk a key focus. South Energy’s proposal is for a 100 MW four-hour BESS, comprising about 128 lithium-ion battery containers, and spanning about five hectares at Black Forest Drive. Raising a notice of…
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A fresh approach to fire preparedness
Taking a fresh approach to bushfire preparedness, globally recognised ecological designer and permaculture pioneer David Holmgren is bringing together fire survivors, experts and community members for a two-day forum in Campbells Creek this weekend. The event aims to move beyond fear-based bushfire messaging and give households practical knowledge and confidence to prepare their properties, protect…
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Ranges’ best wines celebrated
Macedon Ranges winemakers and vignerons celebrated the best wines of the region at the annual Macedon Ranges Wine Exhibition. The 2025 Shadowfax Midhill Chardonnay claimed the Laurie Williams Trophy for Best Wine of the Exhibition and Hesket Estate won the Gordon Knight Trophy for Best Winery. Judging was conducted under wine show conditions, by an…
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Voices for Bendigo and beyond
Voices for Bendigo officially launched at Bendigo Library Gardens on Saturday, October 24, bringing hundreds of people together to talk about their community and its future. A community-led, nonpartisan movement, Voices for Bendigo is founded on truth, integrity, respect, and inclusion. Inspired by Voices for Indi, it aims to strengthen community participation and give local…
Sport
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Memorabilia plea for club’s 150th
Help us to bring 150 years of memories to life! This is Romsey Cricket Club’s plea to past and present players, families and supporters. And to anyone else able to help. It comes less than three weeks before the Redbacks hold a gala evening to celebrate this important milestone. The club is planning a special…
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Caddington’s special journey continues
Caddington won a Kyneton Maiden on October 8, and followed up with a superlative victory in a $200,000 listed race at Flemington on October 24. What is already a great story that means much more than racing, most likely will have more chapters to add. Kyneton-based trainer Liam Howley said the filly’s win in the…
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First win for Trentham
Trentham climbed off the bottom of the Highlands division one pennant bowls ladder with an upset victory at Kyneton on Saturday. After missing out by three shots against Diggers Rest in the previous round, Trentham lifted overall in the rain-interrupted fifth round encounter that hung in the balance throughout. “It’s been a very long time…
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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…
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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Mow-sey on down to The Mow Show
Six local artists are getting set to unveil a ‘cutting edge’ new exhibition, THE MOW SHOW, at Newstead’s RedShed Arts Workshop this Saturday November 7. So what exactly is THE MOW SHOW? We’re talking grass art – creative mowing – crop circles without the aliens. The artists are creating works in the grass surrounding the…
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Fashions a Cup Day highlight
Fashions on the Field promises to be one of the real highlights at the 2026 Kyneton Cup Day race meeting on Wednesday, November 4. Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club events organiser, Lisa Evans, said the local club was gearing up for its annual number one race meeting. The time-honoured Kyneton Cup meeting is wedged…
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Keep them cool and occupied
Summer holidays are great fun, there’s the sun, the ice-creams, the beach or pool, what seems like endless holidays. But what do you do when you have done all of this in the first week of summer holidays, and the kids are bored? Google Trends has identified the most popular swimming activities for kids. With…
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What are you watching this Christmas?
With Christmas on the way, it’s time to bust out the traditional Christmas movies, and settle into the Christmas spirit. According to Google Trends, the most popular searched Christmas movies in Australia this year were Home Alone, followed by Love Actually, Die Hard, The Polar Express, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and then National…