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Two national wins
Romsey Ecotherapy Park has claimed two national awards in the recent 2024 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects awards. Designed by ACLA Consultants, the park earned an Award of Excellence in the Parks and Open Space category, and a Regional Achievement Award. As a nature-based space for healing and wellbeing, the park incorporates therapeutic gardens, water…
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Push ramps up for road fix
Frustrated residents have had enough of inaction on Kyneton’s notorious Edgecombe Road / Melville Drive intersection. They are petitioning the state government for a dedicated right-turn lane for north-bound traffic on Edgecombe Road to access Melville Drive safely. The road has been described as a designated high productivity route with regular B-double activity, but also…
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Striving for a breakthrough
Castlemaine couple Marianne and Ross Allan are continuing their support of PanKind – an organisation exclusively dedicated to improving outcomes for Australians impacted by pancreatic cancer. The pair made a 10-year pledge in 2023 to make a significant annual donation to support research that supports early detection of this insidious disease. They are also encouraging…
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Tractor enthusiasts to converge
If travelling all the way to Carnamah in WA’s midwest to see the newly unveiled ‘world’s biggest tractor’ is not an option, you can get your tractor-fix at the Mount Alexander Vintage Engine Club Tractor Pull this Sunday. The day will see vintage and classic tractor enthusiasts from across the state converge on the club’s…
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Award-winning talent on show
The Art in the Vines sculpture exhibition at Hanging Rock Winery launched on the weekend with a long lunch event attended by a number of the artists. Now in its sixth year, the exhibition runs until the end of April and is free to enter, offering visitors the chance to explore sculptures in a beautiful…
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Mark your calendars
If you’d like to be a part of the 162nd Kyneton Agricultural Show, save these dates so that you don’t miss out on one of the region’s most cherished events. Friday November 15, 5.30pm – 10pm, and Saturday November 16, 9am – 4pm. A beloved annual tradition that started in 1858 and brings the community…
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Bullengarook’s golden fleece
Cloverleaf Corriedale Stud fleece has outclassed the rest to claim Melbourne Royal’s J.F. Guthrie Perpetual Trophy. The trophy, named after a pioneering sheep breeder, recognises the most valuable Corriedale ram’s fleece and has been awarded since 1955. The Bullengarook stud fleeces saw a successful show, also securing Most Valuable Corriedale Fleece, Best Non-Merino Fleece, and…
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Valmont Clydesdales steal the show
Kyneton South’s Valmont Clydesdale Stud is home to two reigning champions following superb performances at this year’s Melbourne Royal Show. Valmont Evoque (‘Evie’) won her Brood Mare class, before going on to win Champion Female Clydesdale three years and over, and finally securing Grand Champion Clydesdale. Her sire, Valmont Daktari (dec’d), won Champion Stallion at…
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Alpaca perfection for Precision
Baynton’s Precision Alpaca Group has celebrated a fairytale 2024 show season, having won Supreme Grand Champion on six occasions. The group secured the top title at this year’s: Canberra Royal, Sydney Easter Royal, Melbourne Royal, Australian Alpaca Association National Show, Charles Ledger Alpaca Show, and Christmas Carnival of Colour. Precision Alpaca Group’s Taryan and Max…
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New homes for workers
Don Smallgoods in Castlemaine will be one of 20 projects included in the first round of $150 million Regional Worker Accommodation Fund. Nine new apartments will be built in close proximity to the facility, adding the current pool of worker accommodation already provided by the company and increasing worker accommodation from 35 to 75. Will…
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Smalls cells boost for Kyneton coverage
Telstra has been working to improve mobile service in Kyneton, recently completing 10 small cells installations and progressing on the new base station at the Kyneton Showgrounds. The new small cells have been installed on electricity poles in 10 locations around town. Small cells are a low-powered, more discreet solution to meet ever-increasing demand on…
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Collaborating on fire risk
A range of emergency services have toured Coliban Water’s three main reservoirs as part of fire season preparedness. Representatives from the CFA, police, Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Fire Rescue Victoria participated in the tour earlier this month. Coliban Water’s general manager of asset lifecycle, Marsha McMonigle, said it was important to engage with colleagues…