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Kyneton’s chance to make impact
For the very first time, Kyneton senior footballers have their chance this weekend to show their worth and stand up in a Riddell League final. The Tigers crossed from the Bendigo League after the end of the 2023 season, and there was plenty of speculation about how strong they would be — there was a…
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Wildlife concern over tree clearing
Macedon and Mount Macedon Landcare has flagged concern over mechanical mulching of native forest at Mount Macedon in place of a planned burn. MMML president Kate Lawrence said the five-hectare site was home to native wildlife and the move “made no sense”. “It is just devastating to walk around this area that was a native…
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Rising Tide: 20 years of action
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the initial activist actions aimed at forcing the closure of Newcastle Harbour, the largest coal export port worldwide. The inaugural demonstration continued for five hours before being dispersed by law enforcement authorities. Rising Tide, the people’s blockade, continues annually. A special screening of Rising Tide: Turning the Ship,…
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Cats, dogs and compost
Dean Bridgfoot BVSc (Hons) MA (EnSci) Compost – what’s not to like about it? Well, if you’re a cat, probably everything – cats avoid compost like coal companies avoid paying taxes. But dogs – well, they do love a rummage in a compost heap, especially if it contains bread, meat or dairy products or corn…
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Gisborne “outer suburb” fear
Gisborne residents have raised the alarm over urbanisation risk in plans to increase the approved 768-lot Ross Watt Road development by 93 homes. Developer ID_Land seeks to add an 8.998ha residential village with 220 units, manager’s residence and village amenities in the north-west of the site. A ‘trade-off’ would be a reduction in the standard…
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Podcast shines light on menopause journey
Inspired by their own experiences and conversations with friends about menopause, MainFM radio hosts Lucy Armstrong and Kya Moore decided to create a platform where local stories could be shared, myths could be dispelled, and support could be amplified. Recognising the isolation many feel and the significant gaps in public discourse, The Pause wanted to…
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Show off your garden
Have you put in the hard yards and created a garden you’d proudly share with other avid gardeners and nature lovers? Expressions of interest are now open for inclusion in the 2026 Castlemaine and District Festival of Gardens. Next year’s festival will run from Saturday October 24 through to Tuesday November 3 (Melbourne Cup Day),…
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Cats wrap up flag
Macedon women’s football team captured the 2025 Riddell League premiership with a comprehensive grand final victory on Saturday night. The enthusiastic and talented Cats went through the season unbeaten and were too good for first-season team Riddell 6.12 (48) to 1.3 (9). To cap off a great weekend, Macedon obtained two more premierships at Melton…
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Top team defeated in Riddell league netball
Eighth-placed Romsey caused a major upset by defeating top A-grade netball side Woodend-Hesket by 13 goals on Saturday. The Hawks were below full strength but found the inspired Redbacks had come to play despite missing the finals. Clearly disappointed after the 53-40 loss, Woodend-Hesket coach Ty Coppinger said her side had a week to “turn…
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Thunder star shines
A promising young star with the Gisborne Thunder Swimming Club had a successful weekend at the Victorian Country Short Course Championships held in Bendigo this month. Eleven-year-old Samuel Russell delivered an outstanding performance, earning one silver and three bronze medals — the most successful individual performance in recent years. The club made a powerful statement…
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Landcare looking for leaders
The Upper Campaspe Landcare Network is making a public call for new committee members to join its work supporting environment groups across the region. Established to resource and assist landcare and environmental friends groups, the UCLN has 14 active member groups with members from all sections of the community. UCLN president John Walter said the…
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What a season for Bombers women
What a season it has been for Riddell’s new women’s football teams in 2025. The Bombers have looked after the girls in both the senior and junior sides since day one, cheering them on, presenting some of the biggest crowds seen in women’s football in the RDFNL. As a team the senior women have exceeded…