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Preliminary finals contenders decided
Harcourt’s senior finals ambitions have drawn to a close following a close contest against Natte Bealiba in the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League’s semi final one at Carisbrook Recreation Reserve last Saturday. The Swans wasted no time in the first term smashing on five quick goals to the Lions two to hold a 19-point…
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Tiger Army in invasion mode
Football finals fever is rampant in Kyneton, with the Tigers playing in both senior and Under 19.5 semi-finals this weekend. “We need the full Tiger Army in Woodend on Sunday to roar on the boys to victory,” was the message from Kyneton Football Netball Club after the club’s two teams survived Riddell League elimination finals.…
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Integrating permaculture and landcare principles
Newham and District Landcare Group is hosting what promises to be a fascinating illustrated talk on Friday September 12 at Newham Hall. Permaculture’s co-founder David Holmgren will talk about his 12 permaculture principles and how they integrate into landcare’s aims on small to medium sized landholdings in the Macedon Ranges. “David’s observations and practical experience…
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Tighter leash on free dog walking
A group of dog owners are barking back at a proposal to shorten the off-leash Campaspe River Walk Track. Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s review of ‘Dog off-leash and prohibited areas for dogs and cats’ proposes to shorten the track, to stop off-leash dog walking from the Piper Street Bridge to Jennings Street. Kyneton resident Julius…
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Santa’s helpers fashion new bells
Billmans Foundry in Castlemaine has teamed up with a number of talented local tradespeople to craft a set of five new Christmas bells for the former Apex Club of Castlemaine’s annual Santa Run. The beloved event is a longstanding tradition in Mount Alexander Shire and celebrates its 88th anniversary on Christmas Day 2025. Former Apex…
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League fights to keep Gisborne
Bendigo Football Netball League has dug in and will fight all the way to prevent Gisborne moving to the Ballarat League. Less than a week after Gisborne members/players overwhelming voted to join Ballarat, the Bendigo League has made it clear it wants to retain its southern-most club. Late yesterday afternoon the Bendigo League issued a…
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FIDA Tigers claim flag
Kyneton’s FIDA football team celebrates winning the flag in 2025 after an undefeated season. After several seasons without winning matches, the team came together in season 2025 to finish unbeaten on top of the ladder. Coach Peter Connor said he was extremely proud of the team’s efforts and especially the grand final win.
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Macedon Ranges athletes step up for GemLife Games
Peter Share says he’s learnt over the years that winning isn’t everything — but that won’t stop the 77-year-old from giving it everything he’s got when he takes on his latest sporting challenge next month. The Woodend local will join more than 740 athletes, volunteers and spectators in their 50s to 80s going head-to-head at…
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Kyneton women 2025 champions
A year defined by excellence, dedication and relentless pursuit has seen Kyneton District Soccer Club’s women crowned Central Victorian League 2 – Championship winners. This much-anticipated Champions Ladder Celebration after Sunday’s match honours this year’s players and shows a season of outstanding success. This has been a cumulative effort of developing players over many years…
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Gisborne’s crime sees Telstra exit
The Telstra branch in Gisborne has permanently closed down after a spate of crime hit its store, meaning the town’s residents will have to travel to Metropolitan areas to receive in-store service. The closest branches are located in Sunbury and Melton. Telstra’s regional general manager, Steve Tinker, told the Express crime was one of many…
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Protecting the strongholds
Riddells Creek Landcare is inviting the community to explore unique bush on Riddells Creek’s doorstep. Barrm Birrm is 130 hectares of bush on the edge of the town that supports high-value woodlands and threatened flora species. The land was previously subdivided into 162 lots, and some portions sold off, but planning controls prevented development there.…
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‘Her mother’s strength’
A 10-year-old Kyneton girl who lost her mother to breast cancer a month ago is the leading fundraiser across Australia for a campaign to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Grade four student Evelyn Strang and her older brother Henry are walking 116km to raise funds for their mother Nicole, who died on…