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Uncomfortable conversations in Maldon
The theme of the TEDx talks being held in Maldon this August is ‘Uncomfortable Conversations’ – showcasing talks that prompt conversations that threaten to unnerve and to unite us. To build stronger, deeper relationships with our friends, families and communities, we need to do more, hear more, talk more and have conversations that may hurt…
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Vereker in Sydney Super Night this weekend
Kyneton’s Brad Vereker made his Tyrepower V8 SuperUtes debut at Darwin last month and now looks to Round 3: Panasonic Sydney SuperNight this weekend. The NSW round will be held July 19-21 and local residents can cheer Vereker on with races to be broadcast on FoxSports and Kayo. “I’m really looking forward to my second…
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MIFF returns to the Royal
Melbourne International Film Festival is returning for another year with screenings at Theatre Royal Castlemaine as part of its annual regional showcase this August. The 2024 MIFF program was officially launched last Thursday evening and is once again set to feature a diverse array of films telling stories from across the globe. This winter, MIFF…
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Urban Riddell fear
Macedon Ranges Shire Council stands by its decision to reject an Amess Road development anticipated to urbanise and double the size of Riddells Creek. The council maintains the proposal would create “a totally new character” that is “closer aligned with growth areas within metropolitan Melbourne in terms of lot size, housing type and subdivision layouts”.…
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A simple test could save your life
John Boomsma, an adventurous and active man, was diagnosed with an advanced and aggressive form of prostate cancer at the age of 60. Two years later he was grappling with a terminal diagnosis. John, who recently settled in Kyneton with his wife, reached out to the Express in the hope that sharing his story might…
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A warning for buyers
Plans have been refused for a house on farmland in Bolinda and comes with a warning for prospective property buyers. Applicants sought to build a house on 5.7 hectares at Weatherly Road to support an existing hay cropping business. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal upheld Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s earlier rejection of the plans.…
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Changes for wireless network
The National Broadband Network is set to strengthen with residents and small businesses in the Macedon Ranges able to access superfast broadband speeds following upgrades to the Fixed Wireless network. The Fixed Wireless Plus wholesale plan has been boosted to peak speeds of up to 100/20 megabits per second (Mbps), higher than the previous peak…
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McKenzie Hill targeted by thieves
Police are investigating the theft of cars from a home in Castlemaine early last Thursday morning. At 12.45am, thieves entered the residence in McKenzie Hill, stealing three sets of car keys. The offenders stole one vehicle and reversed another into the backyard of the property, where it was later found wedged in between the family’s…
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Pat to the Paralympics
Romsey archer Patrick French will make his Paralympics debut at the 2024 Paris Games. The 31-year-old is one of six representatives on Australia’s largest Paralympic Games archery team in 40 years. Entering the sport just two years ago, Pat was quick to hone his skills. Archery Australia has described his rapid progression as “a testament…
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Olympic debut for Hanson
Lauretta Hanson will make her Olympic debut in Paris next month. The 29-year-old from Fern Hill will compete in the women’s road cycling event on August 4, alongside teammates Grace Brown and Ruby Roseman-Gannon. Hanson told the Express she felt “absolutely honoured” to represent Australia at the Olympic Games. “Cycling has been my passion since…
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Romsey pokies rejected
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has rejected a bid for 50 electronic gaming machines at Romsey Hotel. Romsey Football Netball Club applied for 50 EGMs last year amid plans for a $10 million overhaul of the 90-94 Main Street pub. The application reignited a community fight from years earlier following a similar bid…
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Logie contender
Macedon Ranges’ own rising acting talent Felix Cameron has been twice nominated in the upcoming TV Week Logie Awards. Felix is up for the Graham Kennedy award for Most Popular New Talent and a Silver Logie for Best Lead Actor in a Drama category, for his role in the Netflix hit series, Boy Swallows Universe.…