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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…
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Enviro-Energy Expo returns
Riddells Creek Cool Changes Enviro-Energy Expo will return on March 15, as the opening event for a week-long festival organised by Macedon Ranges Shire Council. The free family friendly expo will bring together experts, innovators and community members to explore sustainable living solutions that benefit both the environment and household budgets. This year’s expo will…
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Comet captured at Newham
The skies of central Victoria were blessed by the visit of a very rare comet last month. On Wednesday January 22, a fleeting glimpse of this rare phenomenon was captured by Bruce Hedge at Newham at about 10pm. “It was bitterly cold, with a strong southeasterly blowing clouds across the sky towards the south west,…
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Pub sets the scene
It was lights, camera, action at The Kyneton Hotel last Friday, with the popular pub to feature in a new commercial. While the commercial’s product cannot yet be revealed, the Express can report that Friday’s film-day was part of a six-day shoot that also included filming at a Bullengarook property. Palomina Production Company said when…
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Take Back the Track
Following numerous incidents of women being harassed while running or walking along the Campbells Creek Trail, a group of 30 local women gathered late last year to meet and discuss what could be done. One of the group organisers Marion Yates told the Express that many of the women told stories of being followed, some…