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Mining interest grows for Macedon Ranges
Kalamazoo Resources is the latest to express interest in the hunt for valuable mineral resources in the Macedon Ranges.The company is seeking a five-year mining exploration licence for 16km2 of land straddling the Daylesford-Malmsbury Road between Malmsbury and Drummond.The exploration would include historical research, geological mapping, rock chip and soil sampling, ground-based geophysical surveys, and…
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VCAT rejects Gisborne South Buddhist temple bid
Plans for a Buddhist temple at Gisborne South have been scrapped following the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal’s ruling to refuse the application last week.The Lao Buddhist Society of Victoria proposal sought to develop the Rural Living Zone site at 125 McGeorge Road to allow for worship, gatherings and meetings. While the planning officer recommended…
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Landowners along Campaspe want guarantee
Coliban Water must guarantee that the Campaspe River will never again be contaminated by non-EPA compliant releases of wastewater from the Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant, river landowners say. The landowners have accused Coliban Water and the state government of using the most recent announcement of upgrades to the plant to deflect attention away from charges…
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Sidonia brothers’ courage honoured
A favour for a friend led two brothers to a chance discovery that would save a life. Daniel and Nick White were on the way to help a mate move his sheep when they saw a plume of smoke on Burke and Wills Track at Baynton but what they found was beyond imagining. A steaming…
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Kyneton Golf land deal off
“Cumbersome and lengthy” planning processes have sunk GemLife’s plans for a 172-lot development on Kyneton Golf Club land. The anticipated land sale was to relieve the golf club of financial difficulty, and received overwhelming support from members in June. But GemLife director and CEO Adrian Puljich confirmed last week the over 50s lifestyle resort operator…
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Nation’s number one
Even though she is now living ‘up north’ and playing bowls for Queensland, Chloe Stewart still calls Kyneton home. The 24-year-old expects to be ‘home for Christmas’ and is sure to receive a warm welcome especially as she has just become the Australian women’s singles champion for the first time. Chloe is pictured with her…
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Macedon Ranges Council urged to drop glyphosate
Macedon Ranges Council has been urged to drop its use of potentially harmful glyphosate-based herbicides. It is one of many councils that continues to use glyphosate weedkillers such as Roundup to manage parks and roadside weeds despite the chemical coming under fire for its possible link to cancers. Pushing for change, Kyneton local Lyle Green…
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Tears and joy for special show prize
One of the great joys of the Kyneton Show is the joy that fills the pavilion when people run in to see their entries on display, squealing with delight to discover a prize card, even a coveted aggregate championship or best in show sash. But there’s a story behind some of the special prizes. For…
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Innovation and creativity shine at 2019 Mount Alexander Business Awards
Ten local businesses have been recognised for excellence in their field at a gala event to announce winners of the 2019 Mount Alexander Business Awards last Thursday night. The independent judging panel had the difficult task of selecting winners from 23 high-quality finalists. Mt Alexander Timber & Hardware took away the coveted Business of the…
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Nothing new? Sixth book from Castlemaine writer Robyn Annear
Castlemaine writer Robyn Annear is a self-confessed fan of op shops and loves nothing better than the thrill of finding the unexpected within them. Now she has published a new book – an entertaining history about all things second-hand – dating back through the ages to the now. Nothing New: A History of Second-Hand is…
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A lasting legacy
Vale – Ernie Barker January 25, 1945 – November 26, 2019 Ernie Barker’s life and achievements impacted so many, and thoughts are with family, friends, and the wide breadth of people whom Ernie had a great influence over the years. Ernie passed away peacefully at RM Begg in Kyneton, comforted by Carol and family last…
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New chapter begins for Castlemaine Sergeant Peter Lukaitis
Long-time Castlemaine policeman and well-respected community member Sergeant Peter Lukaitis hung up his hat and badge for the final time last Sunday. But before Sgt Lukaitis signed off at the station for the last time he had the opportunity to spend one special day on the local beat with his daughter and newly graduated Victoria…