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Photographers to gather
Mount Alexander Photographic Society (formerly the Castlemaine Camera Club) is thrilled to be hosting the Victorian Association of Photographic Societies convention in Castlemaine this weekend, June 13-15. This year marks the 71st year of the convention, which attracts photographers and visitors statewide. At the convention there will be presentations by guest speakers, workshops, and photographic…
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New courts envy of all
Two new state-of-the-art netball courts were opened at Woodend on Saturday. And there was sustained applause from the large gathering at the opening ceremony when it was announced one court would be known as the ‘Kellie Duff Court’. Described as the person who has been the driving force behind the $1.39 million project, Kellie Duff…
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OAM honour for Ray
Guildford Grumpies ‘legend’ Ray Pattle has been recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to the community of Guildford. The 82-year-old said he was humbled to receive the award and thanked the Grumpies and fellow community members who had put his name forward for the honour. “I was in two…
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Levy topic still hot
Farmers and rural councils continue to push back against the Victorian Government’s controversial emergency services levy despite news of a reprieve for farmers. On May 30, the government announced it would cap its Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy at the 2024/25 rate for primary production properties for the 2025-26 financial year. Hitting pause for…
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For sale: The Church of England
The historic Church of England in Riddells Creek is about to be sold to developers according to several sources and documents viewed by the Midland Express, despite efforts from the Church to keep its sale under wraps. Fr Scott Mudd has been the region’s vicar since October last year. He sent a letter on May…
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Still getting a kick out of footy
A decade ago, Woodend dads would meet for a regular first Friday drinks at the Holgate Brewhouse to connect with other men in the area. It was here that the idea of starting a Masters football team was gently fermenting, much like the ales in the brewery, or maybe it was the beers talking. What…
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Rockatoos win a thriller!
Despite the weather, 94.9 MainFM’s annual footy fundraiser – The MAIN Game – at the Camp Reserve on Sunday was very well attended. It’s an event the community knows and loves and they weren’t about to let a cold and wet day dampen their enthusiasm! The Rockatoos had the lead from the outset but there…
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Interleague squad of 41
The Bendigo League’s senior football squad for the forthcoming match against the VAFA will have its first training run at Camp Reserve, Castlemaine, next Wednesday. There are 13 players in the squad who represented Bendigo in last season’s match against the VAFA at Elsternwick Park. The home side won 12.13 (85) to 10.12 (72). This…
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Community digs deep
The community has dug deep and donated more than $50,000 to the oncology department at the Kyneton Health campus. Central Highlands Rural Health put the call out for help to purchase a scalp cooler for patients and the target was reached when members of the Kyneton Uniting Church Community Op Shop asked how much was…
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Long weekend road blitz
Victoria Police will be conducting a road blitz over the King’s Birthday long weekend, with regional roads in their sights.
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MAIN Game to kick goals
Get ready for a massive community day out at the MAIN Game – 94.9 MainFM’s annual Footy Fundraiser! Can the Radio Galahs defend their winning streak against the lively Rockatoos? All players, made up of radio presenters, musicians, tradies and respectable members of the community, have been training hard in the lead up with team…
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Students find their voice in podcast challenge
Year 11 students from Sacred Heart College Kyneton have been part of an exciting, hands-on media project empowering them to become change makers in youth mental health. Funded by the Murray Primary Health Network and facilitated by Anglicare, this podcast challenge fits seamlessly into the VCE Vocational Major curriculum, as well as building technical and…