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Level crossing upgrade
The Victorian Goldfields Railway in conjunction with Mount Alexander Shire Council is in the process of upgrading the level crossing over Sawmill Road in Muckleford/Castlemaine. The latest works follow the recent re-build on the Muckleford-Walmer Road at the Muckleford Station. The purpose of the latest upgrade is to improve the safety of the crossing in…
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Friends of the Kyneton Botanic Gardens re-set
The Friends of the Kyneton Botanic Gardens are holding their 2024 Annual General Meeting tonight at 7pm at the Little Swallow Cafe, 62 Piper Street, Kyneton. This meeting signifies a re-set for the friends group following several years of Covid-related hiatus with a new committee to be elected with a commitment to strong working relationships…
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Magpies’ big men shine
Trailing by 28 points in the Riddell League qualifying final at half-time and struggling, Wallan staged a remarkable second-half comeback to win by 13 points on Saturday. It’s often said talented big men can make a real difference in football – and other sports as well – and now everyone knows why the Magpies recruited…
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Foreman set for 2025
Kyneton Football Netball Club announced last week senior coach Ethan Foreman would return to duties as a playing coach with the Tigers next season. Work commitments midway during the current season led to Foreman ceasing to play, but continuing as coach. The club said he had re-signed, and would be ready to take the field…
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Out with the old and in with the new!
Harcourt Football Netball Club recently celebrated the installation of a new electronic scoreboard at the Harcourt Recreation Reserve. Harcourt FNC president Kathie Teasdale said the electronic scoreboard was a game-changer, offering a multitude of benefits that enhance the experience for everyone. “We are looking forward to putting it into action next season.” Kathie said support…
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Armed robbery at Kyneton RSL
Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a 42-year-old man after two licensed venues were robbed at gunpoint this month. Detectives allege the man threatened a female staff member with a firearm at the Kyneton RSL about 9.20am last Friday morning. It’s also alleged the man had earlier threatened a female staff member at the Lara…
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Councils call for change
Rate caps, service gaps, ageing infrastructure and state/federal government cost shifting has impacted delivery of basic core service responsibilities in Macedon Ranges. Macedon Ranges Shire Council has flagged concerns in a detailed submission to the Victorian Legislative Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee that will investigate local government funding and service delivery in Victoria. Increasing expectations…
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Visit the stone axe quarry
A cultural education session will be part of a tour of the Victorian Aboriginal heritage-listed Mount William stone axe quarry (Will-in-ee Mooring) next week. The free event on Tuesday September 3 is particularly aimed at landholders in the Mount William and Lancefield areas, with the aim of learning more about the Aboriginal culture heritage of…
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Retiree saves the soul of Guildford
An 89-year-old Castlemaine resident has purchased the Guildford General Store to ensure its continued operation for the community. The property went to auction last Saturday with a reserve price of $750,000 and was purchased by the sole bidder, Norma Hancock, for $710,000. Owners of the Guildford Post Office stepped in to fill the void since…
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Spectacular textile art on show
The Sew Into Quilts Exhibition is a must visit during the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival. The exhibition is open from 10am to 3.30pm daily (closed Sundays) throughout the festival. It’s on in the quilting workshop of Ros and Jim Matheson at 5 Granite Hill Lane, Kyneton. Works by well-known textile artist Sonya Else will…
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Setting up for success
For many people, the compost pile is as far away from the house as it can be, tucked right down in a back corner of the garden. Unfortunately, most of the things we need to make good compost, like garden tools and access to water, can be out of reach in these neglected corners.Let’s have…
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Close call for food van operators
Newstead food van operators, Caroline and Dean McLaren, had a near miss on Saturday afternoon when a large tree fell across the Pyrenees Highway at McKenzie Hill. The couple were returning home from a fundraising barbecue they had been attending with their Konjo Mama food van, to raise money for the Newstead Young Writers Festival.…