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Telegraph station connects to NBN
Some exciting developments have recently occurred at the Old Telegraph Station in Barker Street, Castlemaine. In December, the building was connected to the NBN bringing the historic station into the 21st century. In January 1857, the building had been connected to the Sandhurst telegraph line. The introduction of the electric telegraph in Castlemaine, and other…
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Big line-up for Town Folk Festival
The countdown is on until Castlemaine’s highly anticipated second annual Town Folk Festival on Saturday February 11. Bringing together 16 of the best contemporary artists from across Victoria and beyond, Town Folk Festival celebrates diverse, compelling and exciting music, which all fits vaguely or specifically under the ever-widening umbrella of folk. The one-day festival will…
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Dexter to the rescue
Dexter doesn’t wear a cape but he is now an unlikely hero of his quiet Woodend cul-de-sac. The eight-year-old jack russell’s insistent barking raised the alarm to the cries of an elderly neighbour injured in a fall. Owner Philip MacCana said Dexter was adamant something was wrong. “I was at the back of the house…
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Sparks fly over fireworks
Demand for greater restrictions on fireworks in the Macedon Ranges has sparked a petition that’s garnered more than 4500 signatures. Springfield Equestrian Park’s Emily Bannister launched the petition in December in a bid to ban noisy fireworks on private properties in rural areas. Ms Bannister said the Macedon Ranges and Mitchell Shire areas were known…
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Rubbish dumped in Kyneton
Macedon Ranges Shire Council is investigating the dumping of hard rubbish in Kyneton last week. Local residents discovered a hot tub and a generator among items dumped on land at the intersection of Kyneton-Springhill Road and Sebastopol Road last Friday. The residents regularly check the site and said the rubbish must have been dumped overnight…
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Flagship festival to launch
Now in its 47th year, the Castlemaine State Festival is launching its 2023 season with a preview event at Castlemaine Goods Shed this Saturday January 28. The free public launch of Australia’s flagship regional arts event kicks off at 11am at the Kennedy Street venue with festival director Glyn Roberts presenting this year’s generous program.…
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Folk-rocker gives back
Tim Rogers and The Twin Set will perform a CFA fundraiser gig at the Malmsbury Hotel on February 2, with all proceeds going to the Malmsbury and Taradale fire brigades. “Until I learn their skills I wanted to show that even D-List old folk-rockers appreciate their skills and time and compassion,” Rogers told the Express.…
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Bin bandit put on notice
Castlemaine Police are seeking information from the public following a series of incidents where rubbish and recycle bins were mowed down by a vehicle across the township. Leading Senior Constable Wayne Cairnes said Mount Alexander Shire Council contacted them regarding the incidents, which took place sometime overnight on Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning on January 10-11 and…
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Family forced to put funeral on hold
A Carlsruhe family was left devastated over Christmas after having to put a funeral on hold for almost three weeks. Garry Birrell died on Christmas Eve and had reserved a pre-paid plot in the Carlsruhe Cemetery next to his mother’s grave but his family was alerted on Christmas Day that burials in existing pre-paid plots…
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Depot gets green light
Lisa Dennis A contractor’s depot will be built on farming land at Muckleford after gaining approval at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. The VCAT decision has overturned a refusal by Mount Alexander Shire Council to grant a permit to applicant Slingo Earthmoving Castlemaine. The application for land at 315 Butchers Road, Muckleford, was knocked…
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Major revamp for Macedon Lodge
Bill West Progressive redevelopment of the famous equine property Macedon Lodge at the foot of Mount Macedon will be good for the area, and the racing industry as well, according to Liam Howley who will soon be ‘returning home’ to where he was an assistant trainer and head trainer for 10 years. Howley said yesterday…
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Major crash at Kyneton
An elderly Kyneton couple had to be cut from the wreckage of their car after it was struck at speed by a utility in Kyneton on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene at the intersection of Edgecombe Road and Beauchamp Street just after 4pm. The ute had been detected speeding on Edgecombe…