Local News
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A day to remember for jockey duo
It was a joyous occasion for 19-year-old apprentice Kiran Quilty and her father Cameron when they finally rode in the…
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Kyneton servo plan revealed
Plans for a McDonalds restaurant and multifaceted 24-hour service station for Kyneton’s northern gateway have been revealed. A stand-alone McDonalds…
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‘Won on raw ability’
Having his second start, local galloper Snappy Magnus won by three lengths at Kyneton’s New Year’s Day meeting. Jockey Dylan…
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Paddock talks continue
Macedon Ranges Shire Council will continue negotiations with the state government to sell Hanging Rock’s East Paddock despite one councillor’s…
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‘Glamping’ comes to Castlemaine
While this year has been immensely difficult for local tourism operators, Big 4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park has used the…
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Help in your pocket
A handy new wallet card is available from local businesses and community hubs to keep local residents mentally well in…
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Making memories for Ethan McCulloch
Completing VCE, getting a driver’s licence and travelling the world sound like any teenager’s dream but for Gisborne’s Ethan McCulloch…
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Youth shine in awards
Extraordinary and diverse achievements of young people were celebrated in the Macedon Ranges Youth Awards last week. Eight youths recognised…
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Maldon pioneer settlement sold
Maldon’s former ‘Porcupine Township’ Pioneer Settlement has sold to a Victorian buyer for an undisclosed sum. The unique 15-acre property…
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Heroes of the halfpipe
A nine-year-old skater and his friends have rallied more than 700 youth to call for improvements to Gisborne Skate Park….
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Woodend to welcome IGA
Woodend’s Coles supermarket will have competition for the first time next year with a new tenant for its former site…
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Malmsbury made: Geoff Achison a blues ‘hall of famer’
Blues-roots legend Geoff Achison has helped put his hometown of Malmsbury on the map. The guitarist and singer-songwriter has seen…