News
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“We’re not giving up”
Mount Alexander Shire Council is advocating for federal funding to deliver an affordable housing development in Castlemaine ahead of the…
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United to play on
In an exciting new chapter for women’s football, the Kyneton Women’s Football Club and the Gisborne Football Netball Club women’s…
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Tiny homes, big problems?
Kerrie residents have warned a proposal for four short-stay accommodation ‘tiny homes’ could create big problems if approved at 131…
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Woodend arts festival turns 20
An interview with Woodend Winter Arts Festival founder and artistic director Jacqueline Ogeil. Midland Express: Jacky, you are celebrating 20…
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No more snowcam?
A local couple who managed the Top of the Range Tea Rooms had their tenancy terminated last week after 14…
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Chvastek takes on Goliath
At a local cafe, the baristas know Nicole Chvastek’s order: An extra hot almond chai latte. What they may not…
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Fight ignites over service centre bid
Woodend residents are fighting an application for a freeway service centre at the edge of their town, just four years…
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Newham store for sale
Newham General Store is up for sale following the business’s closure last year and the community rally to see it…
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Islay House elite
Woodend’s Islay House has ranked among the best Booking.com venues and won a Travellers Review Award 2025. Established in 1860…
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Gender equity in spotlight
It was International Women’s Day last Thursday, and Woodend-based Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell was pleased to be able…
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Airfield upgrades ahead
A Kyneton Airfield upgrade will introduce a new helipad for emergency services and runway extension to accommodate aircraft used for…
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Gisborne open space push
A small but valuable parcel of land could provide Gisborne with much-sought open space if Macedon Ranges Shire Council can…