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MIFF returns to the Royal
Melbourne International Film Festival is returning for another year with screenings at Theatre Royal Castlemaine as part of its annual regional showcase this August. The 2024 MIFF program was officially launched last Thursday evening and is once again set to feature a diverse array of films telling stories from across the globe. This winter, MIFF…
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Urban Riddell fear
Macedon Ranges Shire Council stands by its decision to reject an Amess Road development anticipated to urbanise and double the size of Riddells Creek. The council maintains the proposal would create “a totally new character” that is “closer aligned with growth areas within metropolitan Melbourne in terms of lot size, housing type and subdivision layouts”.…
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A simple test could save your life
John Boomsma, an adventurous and active man, was diagnosed with an advanced and aggressive form of prostate cancer at the age of 60. Two years later he was grappling with a terminal diagnosis. John, who recently settled in Kyneton with his wife, reached out to the Express in the hope that sharing his story might…
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Significant wins in netball
In a low-scoring encounter, Woodend-Hesket A-grade netballers replaced Wallan in top spot on the Riddell League ladder. It was a key match, and Hawks’ playing coach Ty Coppinger was in fine form in defence, and pleased with the contribution made by all players. Last year’s premiers want to retain top spot, knowing there’s tough matches…
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Tigers to host Redbacks
Kyneton Tigers are hosting their annual Indigenous matches across two weeks for their senior teams this season. Their netball and senior men’s football department took part in the RDFNL Indigenous round on Saturday with the Tigers wearing their Indigenous uniforms, designed by Taungurung Elder, Uncle Mick Harding. Belonging to the Yowong-Illam-Baluk and Nattarak Baluk clans…
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Galea’s eight sinks Cats
Back in 2012 and 2013 Dean Galea won the Jim ‘Frosty’ Miller Medal for top goalkicker when playing for Port Melbourne in the VFL. On Saturday, the veteran goalkicker showed he can still be a match winner by kicking eight of Riddell’s 11 goals in a cliffhanger against Macedon. It took Galea’s senior goals tally…
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A warning for buyers
Plans have been refused for a house on farmland in Bolinda and comes with a warning for prospective property buyers. Applicants sought to build a house on 5.7 hectares at Weatherly Road to support an existing hay cropping business. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal upheld Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s earlier rejection of the plans.…
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Bug-eyed for expo
The National Insect Expo is returning to Woodend for 2024 with international interest. Exhibition director, Dr Bert Candusio, said specialist collectors from several countries were eager to link with Australian breeders and collectors to develop potential entomology based commercial opportunities. “We are getting very serious collectors and businesses showing great interest in attending this years…
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We walk so you can talk
Three Bendigo blokes and passionate advocates of mental health will begin an extraordinary 600km journey on October 7, walking from Canberra back to their hometown of Bendigo in just 12 days. Nath Ryan, Wal Collins and Tim McKern will embark on the challenging trek, which is equivalent to more than 14 marathons and more than…
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Changes for wireless network
The National Broadband Network is set to strengthen with residents and small businesses in the Macedon Ranges able to access superfast broadband speeds following upgrades to the Fixed Wireless network. The Fixed Wireless Plus wholesale plan has been boosted to peak speeds of up to 100/20 megabits per second (Mbps), higher than the previous peak…
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McKenzie Hill targeted by thieves
Police are investigating the theft of cars from a home in Castlemaine early last Thursday morning. At 12.45am, thieves entered the residence in McKenzie Hill, stealing three sets of car keys. The offenders stole one vehicle and reversed another into the backyard of the property, where it was later found wedged in between the family’s…
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Podcast explores plot to kill Hitler
Treason, a new and highly engaging podcast, tells the remarkable true story of Claus von Stauffenberg and the plot to assassinate Hitler. Creator and Barkers Creek resident, Brian Walters AM, told the Express that Stauffenberg was a great source of inspiration for him. “I first read about Claus von Stauffenberg as a school boy. His…