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Stage set for McIntyre semi-finals
The stage is set for McIntyre 1sts semi-finals this weekend, with Woodend clinically defeating Romsey by 165 runs on Saturday to retain top spot, despite an incredible late charge by reigning premier Gisborne to climb out of second place. Two sudden death semi-finals will be played over Saturday and Sunday, with Woodend at home to…
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Wombats on the move
Community, connection, collaboration and local pride sums up what the MRM Wombats are all about in the Macedon Ranges, with the enterprising new Masters Football Club preparing for a tough match against Bendigo to open the season on Saturday, March 28. The MRM Wombats came about when the Woodend Masters and Kyneton Masters officially merged…
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Gisborne midweek champions
After scraping home by two shots in the Highlands midweek bowls second semi-final, Gisborne stepped up the pressure to convincing win the division 1 grand final last week. Kyneton Golf hosted the division 1 and 2 grand finals in fine conditions, and the division 1 premiership tussle opened with Kyneton playing well to open up…
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St Patrick’s Day march keeps tradition alive
St Patrick’s Day in Trentham East is a long-standing local tradition and home to one of the last remaining St Paddy’s Day marches in the region. Each year, the community gathers to celebrate its strong Irish roots and keep a piece of local history alive. The day begins at 11am at Sacred Heart Church, before…
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Road audit for Newham intersection
An independent road safety audit for Newham’s Three Chain Road, Egans Lane and Dons Road intersection is now under way. Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s director of assets and operations Dom Testoni said council commissioned the audit for independent technical advice on the existing conditions of the intersection. “The assessment considers the Three Chain Road corridor…
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Push for intersection upgrade
Lancefield’s dangerous intersection at High Street, Main Road and Kilmore-Lancefield Road is being considered for safety improvements. Macedon Ranges Shire Council is advocating for safety upgrades following ongoing community concerns about the intersection’s configuration, including driver confusion, traffic movements and limited pedestrian crossing opportunities. “This intersection has been an ongoing issue for the Lancefield community,…
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Ranges questions housing targets
Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking clarity on how it will achieve its Victorian Government imposed housing target of 13,200 new homes by 2051. The state government set targets for each municipality last year and warned councils they would need to unlock land for housing or it would “do it for you”. At MRSC’s ordinary…
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Hospital land splits councillors
A retirement village for Gisborne is likely to proceed on land once zoned for a future hospital in a vote that split Macedon Ranges Shire councillors. Benetas applied to build a retirement village on land bounded by Robertson, Neal and Hamilton Streets, seeking land rezoning and removal of a restrictive covenant. Humphrey Dixon donated the…
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‘Maine to host Dance Summit
Dancers, educators and dance professionals from across regional Victoria will gather in Castlemaine for a full day of movement, creativity and connection at the Regional Dance Summit on Sunday March 22. Presented by Ausdance VIC and Movement Zone as part of the Castlemaine State Festival, the Summit is designed to bring Victoria’s regional dance community…
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Big names hit centuries
From a batting viewpoint, three of the outstanding McIntyre Cup players made centuries in the final home and away round on Saturday. Rupertswood skipper Matt Twentyman rescued his side from an early collapse, facing 210 balls and making 148 in a team score of 243 against Sunbury United. This century followed on from his match-winning…
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Riddell CC wins Jensen Shield easily
Riddell Cricket Club won the Jensen Shield grand final on Saturday, adding to optimism about the club’s prospects for the 2026-27 season. Playing on their home ground, the Bombers dismissed Rupertswood’s quality opening batsmen cheaply, and never relented. Bruce Marshall batted a long time to top score 18 in a meagre tally of 71, sending…
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Astounding – Romsey in double extra ends
A highly paid scriptwriter could not have portrayed the extraordinary Highlands Division 1 pennant bowls grand final that unfolded at Trentham on Sunday afternoon. After being outplayed by Kyneton in the first half, a resolute Romsey staged a dramatic recovery, with the Redbacks finally securing a historic 68-62 victory after double extra ends — an…