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An accidental olivist
A local leading light of olive growers will be guest speaker at Kyneton Horticultural Society’s last speaker night for 2022. On Monday November 21, Rob Pearse will enlighten the audience about, you guessed it, growing olives. His talk is about the journey from virtually knowing zilch about horticulture, to becoming an olive grower. This happened…
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Gas leak detected in High Street
Quick response to a gas leak avoided potential disaster on Wednesday. A passer-by called Triple Zero to report a strong smell of gas outside the Kyneton Community House shopfront on High Street shortly before 5.30pm. Two crews from Kyneton Fire Brigade were quickly on the scene and used gas detectors to source the leak, which…
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Circus Mania hits fever pitch
Lisa Dennis Excitement is building for this weekend’s inaugural Circus Mania Festival as the ‘May Wirth’ Big Top was erected in Castlemaine last week. Circus Mania organisers and local circus performers, Caz Walsh and Mason West of Red Canvas Productions, have been working hard behind the scenes for months and are delighted to finally see…
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Cutting the dread
It’s been at least a decade since any of them have had a haircut. Now mates, John Crozier, Lucas Paladino and Jarrod McQuade, are about to lop off of their prized dreadlocks in the name of mental health. Through their fundraiser, Cut the Dread, they aim to raise $20,000 for Youth Live4Life. It’s a big…
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Assessing waterway flood damage
As flood repair work continues across the region, the North Central Catchment Management Authority is assessing damage done to local waterways and the assets built to protect and enhance them. For the past 25 years, the North Central CMA has been working alongside farmers and community groups to improve the condition of rivers such as…
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A grand tradition
A woodchop challenge, shearing and whip cracking demonstrations, sheep, cattle, poultry, alpacas, dog agility and show dogs, even a miniature donkey. That’s just part of the lineup as the Kyneton Show returns this weekend with more free activities and events than ever to mark the 160th grand annual show. “It is one of the oldest…
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Pedestrian struck at Kyneton
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after he was hit by a car in the Woolworths car park at Kyneton about 2.45pm this afternoon. The Hepburn Shire man, aged in his 60s, was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital with a suspected broken ankle and other injuries. It…
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Classic car and vehicles stolen in New Gisborne
Macedon Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after a classic Ford Falcon, vehicles and property worth $300,000 were stolen during a burglary in New Gisborne last month. Police have been told unknown offenders driving two utilities attended a commercial property on Hamilton Road about midnight on Monday October 17. It is believed…
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Festival fun at Hanging Rock
Spring Bliss Festival was a chance to unwind and relax in the sunshine at Hanging Rock on Saturday. Described as “spring cleaning for the soul”, the event brought together a range of mental health and wellbeing services and activities in a relaxing environment including live music, yoga, tarot card readings, demonstrations, and range of First…
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Last chance to enrol for the state election
Victorians have until 8pm tonight to enrol to vote and ensure they have their say at the state election later this month. Australian citizens who’ve recently turned 18 or changed their address can complete an online enrolment form or download a paper form at vec.vic.gov.au. Paper enrolment forms must be received by the Victorian Electoral…
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Chevy’s in the fast lane
Kyneton’s Chevette Muir has a need for speed. The 14-year-old is revved up for her second season racing Formula 500 in the juniors starting this month. Chevy’s move into 500s follows years as a dominating speedway driver racing quarter midgets since the age of seven. “I really just wanted to step up to something bigger…
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The Paddock on the home stretch
The Paddock eco village in Reckleben Street Castlemaine is fast taking shape, despite the pandemic and great instability in the building industry. “We’ve managed to keep going through it all,” developer Neil Barrett said. “15 houses plus a community centre are now happily occupied.” Work on the final stage of 11 houses began in May…