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Girls learn how to sail
Are you interested in learning how to sail and would like to be part of a friendly, welcoming sailing community? Cairn Curran Sailing Club is thrilled to have received funding to provide two introductory sailing days, with free lunch included. Experienced members will be on hand to introduce women and girls to sailing dinghies in…
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Gisborne Masters embrace the future
As the Gisborne Masters Football Club approaches its landmark 40th anniversary season in 2026, the club is reflecting on a long and proud history while taking positive steps toward the future. Formed in 1986, the Gisborne Masters Football Club became a member of Victorian Country Superules, now known as AFL Masters Vic Country. What began…
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HeadStrong Fight Club open day this weekend
Excitement is building as a new local family prepares to open HeadStrong Fight Club in Newstead, bringing high-quality boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for local kids and families. Launching this weekend, the family owned and operated fight club aims to inspire confidence, discipline, and fitness in young people through martial arts. Head coach Amedeo Gallicchio…
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Castlemaine district cricketers return
Castlemaine District Cricket Association senior competition resumed last Saturday. The competition was delayed for a week after play was cancelled the previous week due to the devastating Harcourt fire. Cricketers contested a modified fixture with A Grade playing a one-day match instead of the fixtured two-day clash, and the previous week’s A Reserve fixture was…
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Get fishing for mental health at Kyneton
Anglers of all ages and experience can look forward to a community event Fishing for Mental Health next month. Organiser Jack Bamford said the event aims to create a fun and inclusive day for people to connect and socialise, to boost mental health. “Fishing for Mental Health is about old fashioned conversation, talking to a…
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Weaner sale on next week
The Annual Kyneton Weaner cattle sale will be held at the Kyneton Saleyards on Wednesday, January 21. The sale will begin at 9am, starting earlier than usual, to allow for a cattle sale to be held in Yea in the afternoon. The Kyneton Weaner sale will feature 1800 locally bred cattle of the highest quality.…
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Forty years on since Macedon’s premiership win
How time flies. It is now 40 years since Macedon Cricket Club won the 1985-86 Gisborne District Association A-grade (now McIntyre Cup 1sts) premiership. A repeat of that epic performance has eluded the club ever since, though Macedon has been able to win several lower grade flags. This Saturday, at Tony Clarke Reserve, a special…
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GDCA winners at Bendigo
Gisborne Green Under 14 girls turned in an outstanding performance to win the Northern Rivers Country Week grand final on Thursday. It was a dual celebration for the Gisborne District Cricket Association, as its second string Gisborne White girls’ side also reached the grand final. GDCA secretary, Callum Jackman, said it was an amazing performance…
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Harcourt residents among the lucky ones
Harcourt community member Faye Hards said her family is feeling very fortunate; both her home in Wilkinson Street and her son’s home in Leafy Lane are still standing following Friday’s fire, but their hearts go out to all those who have lost their homes and livelihoods. “We stayed and defended our home in Wilkinson Street…
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PM witnesses Harcourt destruction, funding announced
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Harcourt on Sunday and unveiled a $19.5 million support package for those affected by the ongoing bushfires. He was joined by state MPs from across the Bendigo electorates – Maree Edwards, Lisa Chester’s, and Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan. The joint funding between the federal and state governments will establish a…
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Family devastated by loss
Harcourt mum Bianca Hitchens and her sons were among the community members to lose their homes in Friday’s fire at Harcourt.Bianca and her sons Tyler and Will were devastated. “I’m broken-hearted. Friday’s fires that hit Harcourt so quickly, claimed my beautiful modest 100-year-old cottage that I’ve lived in with my boys for 23 years. It…
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Emergency services continue fire fight
The Harcourt, Ravenswood South and Walmer communities and surrounds are shocked and devastated following Friday’s fire. The fire began in Fogartys Gap Road at Ravenswood South on Friday afternoon and the catastrophic conditions saw it get away from emergency services, pushing it through parts of Walmer towards Harcourt. It then jumped the Calder Freeway and…