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Maningrida to The ‘Maine
For some unknown reason the folk of Castlemaine and Mount Alexander Shire have developed many creative connections with First Nations communities in the Northern Territory. There have been exhibitions of artwork from the desert regions and the Top End in various galleries and bands, such as the all-woman Ripple Effect, have travelled down to perform…
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Celebrating 50 years of wildlife rescue
For 50 years, Tehree and Hamish Gordon have been rescuing and caring for Australian wildlife, first in Barwon Heads and for the past 20 years in Chewton. The pair established Jirrahlinga (to seek a home for kangaroos) in 1975 at Barwon Heads, where they rescued and rehabilitated native animals for decades. Following the death of…
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Antisemitism confronts Gisborne
A bridge in Gisborne received a swift paint job after upset residents walked along a footpath underneath and were confronted with antisemitic graffiti on its structure last Tuesday morning. The bridge’s pillars were spray painted with swastikas, cartoon drawings of faces with exaggerated noses, and statements – “f**k Israel” and “Jew scum” – on the…
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Masked offenders strike
Police are investigating a burglary at a Kyneton business on August 11 involving two masked offenders. It is believed offenders attended the Baynton Street business about 5am where they stole cash and two vehicles. The first offender is described as being of average height, large build, wearing a pink balaclava, black and white jumper and…
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WAR DECLARATION
There’s a big and prolonged fight looming with Gisborne Football Netball Club taking on the AFL Victoria powerhouse — with the Bulldogs insisting they won’t have a bar of playing in the Bendigo League next season. Yes, there was an AFL Grand Final on Saturday, but in the lead-up Gisborne club president Tony Brancatisano told…
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Boyall’s second Bowen Medal
Who would win the Riddell League’s highest individual football award, the 2025 Bowen Medal, was in doubt until the very last round. The deadlock was broken with Wallan’s skilful midfielder, Steven Boyall, gaining three votes against Gisborne Giants to finish with 23 votes. It was the 32-year-old’s second Bowen Medal, having previously won in 2022…
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Shepherd makes it two in a row
Kyneton’s dynamic goalkeeper Tilly Shepherd has scored a convincing win in the 2025 Ryan Medal for the top netballer in the Riddell League. It’s an outstanding double for Shepherd, who also won the prestigious medal last season — her first with Kyneton Football Netball Club. Although unable to attend the medal count held at Melton…
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Skip steps down
Riddell senior football coach Aaron Bray has announced he is stepping down from his role two weeks after delivering the Bombers a back-to-back premiership win. The decision was made public in a post to the team’s social media page last Thursday and featured a statement from Bray. “With a heavy heart, I’m announcing my decision…
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Autumn Festival to go big
The Visitor Economy team at Macedon Ranges Shire Council has unveiled the 2026 Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival poster with artwork by Chris ‘Roy’ Taylor. Preparations are already well under way for the biggest and best Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival yet – highlighting a month-long celebration across nine villages on April 1-30. The release of the…
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Explore the tramways workshop
Bendigo Tramways has officially launched the Depot Discovery Tour, giving visitors behind-the-scenes access to Australia’s oldest operating tram depot and the world-renowned Bendigo Tramways Workshop. Operating every Saturday and Sunday, visitors will discover that lost trades are still in use today and come to appreciate the artistry of the skilled craftsmen who have meticulously built…
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‘Electrify Loddon Mallee – Power Together’ officially launched
An ambitious new project aimed at encouraging central Victorians to ‘electrify’ their homes was officially launched at Castlemaine Community House on Wednesday. The ‘Electrify Loddon Mallee Project’, backed with $110,000 from the state government, will support Mount Alexander Sustainability Group and Bendigo Sustainability Group to work with councils and groups across the region to accelerate…
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Best in Aus
Gisborne Post Office has been crowned the best in Australia and beaten more than 4000 branches across the country at the Australia Post Awards Night. Gisborne Post Office manager Joe Vella accepted the award last Wednesday night on behalf of his team. He told the Express nothing was ever too difficult for him and his…