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Kyneton Tigers issue statement
Kyneton Football Netball Club has finally issued a statement following a week of media attention on the club and its culture. Late last year, the senior women’s football team defected from the club to form its own stand-alone club as the Kyneton Eagles Women’s Football Club. Last week in the media, allegations were reported that…
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Coles opens in Romsey
About 120 people braved the cold last Wednesday morning to witness the opening of a new Coles shopping centre in Romsey. The event began with a Welcome to Country and was followed by speeches from McEwen MP Rob Mitchell and store managers. Mr Mitchell noted it was a positive inclusion for Romsey as it had…
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Outsiders drive up crime
Police from across the Macedon Ranges held a forum at the Gisborne Mechanics Institute last Thursday to discuss statistical crime rates in the region relative to the rest of Victoria. Thirteen police members were joined by 20 members of the public, all of whom were armed with specific concerns and had the opportunity to speak…
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Castlemaine, Southwest USA
Liam Neeson was seen filming his new film The Mongoose in Castlemaine last Thursday and Friday, marking his third film made in Victoria in the past four years. Neeson plays the role of Ryan ‘Fang’ Flanagan, a war veteran who is running from the law for a crime he didn’t commit, and leads the police…
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Vereker takes on SuperUte Series
Kyneton’s Brad Vereker will join Western Sydney Motorsport for the 2025 Tyrepower V8 SuperUte Series launching this weekend. Vereker made his Tyrepower V8 SuperUtes debut at Darwin last year and is keen to take on the series with experience behind him. “After doing two rounds last year to get a taste of the series, it’s…
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Cattle handling workshop a hit
The Kyneton Saleyards hosted a free event last Friday for local animal handlers to upskill their management of cattle. About 50 people attended the event, from large-scale and hobbyist cattle farmers to council rangers, to learn different aspects regarding cattle such as interpreting their behaviour, safe and efficient vaccination techniques and cattle yard design. Candice…
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Push to release road plans
Chaos at Woodend’s notorious Urquhart Street and High Street intersection has been flagged in parliament. Liberal Northern Victoria MP Wendy Lovell has called for the Victorian government to prioritise upgrading the intersection. Ms Lovell spoke in parliament to expedite the upgrade by releasing the design plans for consultation, and committing to fund the works. “The…
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Chefs forced to leave
Visa restrictions and sponsorship cost challenges could see Kyneton’s Little Swallow Cafe lose three valued chefs as their visas expire. The chefs have been filling worker shortages at the cafe since 2023 but the federal government has not offered them optional permanent residency at the end of their visa period. “As their 485 visas expire,…
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League shuts out Eagles
The newly formed Kyneton Women’s Football Club is facing the prospect of being unable to play this year after being rejected by three local leagues. The women who have joined the Kyneton Eagles had hoped to continue playing in the Riddell District Football Netball League, where they had played the past two seasons as part…
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Car chases, closures and film crews in Castlemaine
Liam Neeson is returning to Victoria to film his next action-thriller, The Mongoose, at locations across Melbourne and regional Victoria — including Castlemaine! The film crew is expected to arrive in Castlemaine on February 19 for three days of shooting. Castlemaine will double as a town Arkansas, USA, and the scenes being shot will involve…
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Region to star in regenerative agriculture
A group of Macedon Ranges farmers has achieved an extraordinary coup, convincing award-winning documentary filmmaker Peter Byck to come to Kyneton for a groundbreaking new event. He will headline GROW, a one-day conference, field day and festival at Kyneton Racecourse on Saturday February 22 that will position the region as a centre for excellence in…
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Making metal masterpieces
When Steve Cox sees an old discarded tool he’s not adding it to the scrap pile and trading it in for cash. A lifetime spent with horses, keen observation of the natural world and an artistic streak have contributed to quite a different perspective. Suddenly, retired hames become the jaw of a horse, rusted rabbit…