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Plans shaping up for Romsey Ecotherapy Park
Detailed design planning for stage 2 of Romsey Ecotherapy Park is under way, with construction scheduled to start next year. Stage 2 of the master plan will deliver a sensory therapeutic space and an arts/culture open space for people of all ages and abilities. Macedon Ranges Council is working in partnership with the community group…
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Rationale breaks ground at Kyneton
Australian luxury skincare leader Rationale has broken ground on its global headquarters in Kyneton. Last month, Rationale’s founder Richard Parker, CEO Shamini Rajarethnam and company representatives met with construction company Fairbrother’s general manager Michael Josey and team at the High Street site for the ceremonial breaking of ground. The new global headquarters will see the…
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Show tickets up for grabs
Would you usually be busy preparing your craft or your cattle, selecting a fine wool fleece or cultivating your prize-winning rhubarb to enter in the Kyneton Show? Does your family count down to the carnival or is Show Day your favourite? With COVID restrictions forcing the rescheduling of this month’s show, the Kyneton Agricultural Society…
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Artisan cheesemaker takes first bite of trade
There was plenty of cause for big cheesy grins as Castlemaine’s new artisan cheesemaker savoured its first bite of retail trade on Friday. Over the past few months, Long Paddock Cheese has been established at The Mill, Castlemaine, by the passionate partnership team with Cheese Full Circle Pty Ltd. The new venture features an artisan…
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Hollywood comes to the Ranges
Liam Neeson’s new Hollywood action film will feature a slice of the Macedon Ranges. Works began last week to temporarily transform Macedon Reservoir for the $43 million film Blacklight, which is written, directed and produced by Ozark co-creator Mark Williams. Three days of filming will take place this week for the film that has been…
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Cultural farming venture for Harcourt
Work has begun to establish an Indigenous Bush Tucker Farm at Harcourt. “I’m confident to say we’ll probably get going just before Christmas,” local Dja Dja Wurrung man, Harley Douglas said. Mr Douglas is shouldering the role of farm manager, while Castlemaine-based Gunditjmara person Claire Barker will be garden manager and says they’re particularly looking…
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Justice system reform needed
John Herron has been left devastated by a criminal justice system he believes is failing in its primary duty to protect the community. The Riddells Creek resident and Gisborne lawyer has vowed to campaign for increased protection for the community and adequate monitoring of violent offenders following the murder of his daughter, Courtney, in a…
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Advocate speaks for dual naming
Well-known Castlemaine Aboriginal rights activist Vic Say has spoken out in favour of place-naming measures to acknowledge the region’s Indigenous history. Mr Say has been working to achieve greater appreciation of the region’s Indigenous history for years and said he was prompted to speak out by the recent public stand taken by Kyneton resident Harry…
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ELECTION ON A KNIFE-EDGE
The local government election rested on a knife-edge in two of Macedon Ranges’ three wards, with first preference numbers too close to call and results determined by preferences. Annette Death swept to victory early in East Ward heralding a strong desire for Riddell representation, the first of just two candidates to achieve the required quota…
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Water corporation merger planned
Western Water and City West Water will integrate next year to support the needs of a rapidly expanding area west of Melbourne. The new water corporation, Greater Western Water, will be better placed to meet the growing demand for services and infrastructure to support a population expected to double over the next 30 years. The…
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Planned burn at Macedon
Forest Fire Management Victoria will conduct a planned burn, weather permitting, at Macedon next week. The 70.6-hectare burn, at Dixon Road, four kilometres south-west of Macedon, is scheduled to be ignited between 10am Monday and 8pm Thursday. Smoke may be visible for the following days in nearby localities. If you are experiencing any symptoms that…
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Learner drivers back on the road as restrictions ease
Shanti Steventon-Lorenzen is gearing up to new freedom after gaining her ‘Ps’ with a little help from TAC and CHIRP Community Health in Castlemaine. The TAC L2P program has been running through CHIRP for five years, and it helps young learner drivers attain their probationary licence. The program matches them with trained volunteer mentors to…