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Soil scientists share knowledge
Landowners in the district can gain a better understanding on soil management by attending a free workshop hosted by the Upper Campaspe Landcare Network on an olive farm in Edgecombe. Soil scientists Christian Bannan from South East Soil and Water, and Melissa Cann and Martin Hamilton from Agriculture Victoria will bring their wealth of knowledge…
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Glenlyon entries open
Glenlyon and District Pony Club is in full swing in preparation for its annual horse trials on Sunday February 24. Whenever the club holds this event, riders travel from all across the state to take part in the competition, which involves three phases over the day including a dressage test, show jumping round and a…
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Shield drought over!
Central Highlands bowlers created history on Sunday by winning the elusive Courier Shield for the first time, breaking a drought of more than 30 years. “This was a terrific and well-deserved victory,” said Central Highlands men’s team manager Gary Dickenson – a former CHBD president and life member – after accepting the elusive shield after…
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New beginning
The installation of a new flag pole to fly the Aboriginal flag was celebrated last Friday at Trentham District Primary School. Proud Dja Dja Wurrung man Damien Saunders conducted a smoking ceremony and spoke to the students, parents and teaching staff about the importance of acknowledging and respecting the Dja Dja Wurrung culture. “This ceremony…
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Platypus protectors
Lucky students from four primary and secondary schools in our district are learning how to become Platypus Protectors and care for our two beautiful rivers – the Campaspe and the Coliban. The students are involved in the Platypus Project, a collaboration between the Upper Campaspe Landcare Network and platypus ecologist Josh Griffiths from EnviroDNA. The…
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Smashing the stigma
Two years ago Jacob Pearce was at a party and in a highly intoxicated state. In a moment that changed his life forever, he fell from a balcony in a high-rise apartment in Melbourne, falling 22 storeys and landing on the roof of a restaurant below. The Malmsbury-raised 30-year-old said it was a miracle he…
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Aunty Su sets sail
You know the feeling – that project you start, yet never quite get around to finishing. But Campbells Creek local Luca Royle has cause for self congratulations, and some useful tips to share, after finally completing a special project she began about 15 years ago – building a classic sailing boat from scratch. The professional…
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A stitch in time
Castlemaine’s Repair Cafe is getting set to return for 2019 bringing broken or dysfunctional goods back to good use while diverting waste from landfill. And as the eager band of Repair Cafe volunteers prepare to get going in their brand-new venue of the Castlemaine Town Hall, that’s not all they’ve been achieving. “It’s been fabulous.…
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No plans for 24-hour station
An increase in residential burglaries and theft of and from motor vehicles in recent weeks has led Gisborne community members to question why Gisborne Police Station is not a 24-hour station. Macedon Ranges Inspector Chris Large said several arrests had been made in relation to the burglaries and police were targeting patrols to known hotspots…
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Idea the bee’s knees
Claire Moore hopes to help solve the global problem of bee decline from her own backyard in Kyneton. She aims to breed genetically diverse bees in Australia to combat several industry threats and her plans have seen her named a Victorian finalist for the 2019 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. “I want to create better genetics…
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Too hot to bear…
While we humans have felt we’re sweltering in the prolonged heatwave in central Victoria, spare a thought for northern Victoria residents where the prolonged hot spell has seen numerous days since Christmas with temperatures in the 40s and more than once peaking at 47 degrees. Heat like that takes its toll on every living thing…
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First turnout for Taradale’s youngest firey
One of the newest and youngest firefighters at Taradale Fire Brigade had her first turnout last month – as a member of a tanker crew fighting the Benloch fire. Simone Stephens, 16, was a member of a tanker team that turned out in 40-degree heat to support firefighting operations at the 44-hectare Benloch fire, which…