Latest News
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Construction begins on $267M New Gisborne development
Construction of a 247-home heritage-inspired over-50s community in New Gisborne has begun, following approval of its first stage late last…
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Speed reduction recommended
Macedon Ranges Shire councillors will next week consider a recommendation to lower speeds at a section of Three Chain Road…
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Malmsbury florist wins peer award
By Lily Tuck At last month’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, Malmsbury’s Olivia Coutts received the inaugural Florist Choice…
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Burial recovery begins
More than three decades after a police investigation confirmed the unthinkable, a quiet but determined effort is under way to…
Sport
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Redbacks find their feet
Long-time rivals Romsey and Lancefield opened their 2026 Riddell League football campaigns on Saturday with a match of contrasting halves….
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Magpies soar to victory over Roos
Castlemaine made the trek to Dower Park on Saturday to take on Kangaroo Flat fresh from their round one win…
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Ballarat the only answer
Gisborne Football Netball Club president Tony Brancatisano is emphatic — the club’s survival depends on being allowed to play in…
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Brianna scoops the pool
For the second successive season, outstanding all-rounder Brianna Woodburn is the Most Valuable Player in Gisborne District Cricket Association’s Kookaburra…
Community
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Lightning Queens bound for Shitbox Rally
Local hot rodding identities Sharon Soldatos and Stacey Raselli are set to take part in the July edition of the…
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Appeal close to Newstead’s heart
Newstead and District Fire Brigade members Christopher and Cheryl Simmins have a deep connection to the The Royal Children’s Hospital’s…
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Calling all Harcourt tradies
Hope Assistance Local Tradies (HALT) will be hosting a breakfast for tradies in Harcourt next Tuesday at James Park. The…
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Theme set for Mount Dawn Service
Planning is well under way for the 2026 Mount Macedon ANZAC Day Dawn Service, with the volunteer organising committee announcing…
Leisure
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Ensemble brings high-quality theatre
A bold new chapter for performing arts in regional Victoria begins this June, as Castlemaine’s newest theatre company, The Ravens…
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Easter cheer comes to Maldon
Crowds flocked to Maldon to celebrate the 149th Easter Fair over the weekend. The five-day celebration was packed with events…
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Run the Maine 2026 launched
Run the Maine held a special event at Boomtown Winery and Bistro last Tuesday evening to launch their 2026 fundraising…
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Special after Lost Trades Fair opportunity!
Get a silhouette of your pet this Saturday exclusively at Springhill Nursery, cut by USA silhouette artist Lauren Muney. Join…