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Golf club rebuilding
Gisborne Golf Club is beginning to rebuild after losing its clubhouse to an electrical fire in April. GGC general manager Brett Campbell said attention had now turned rebuilding and players had already returned to the course. “We have been working hard to arrange temporary portable buildings for the pro shop and office team, which we’ve…
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Fears for drill hall future
Fear is mounting in the Kyneton community that the historic Mont St Quentin Barracks is being left to rot. The drill hall has been home to the 430 Squadron Air Cadets for more than 40 years but the squadron was forced to move out in 2020 when the hall was found to be in disrepair.…
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Animus in administration
Animus Distillery in Kyneton has entered into voluntary administration. Leading advisory and restructuring firm, Cor Cordis, has been engaged to assist the business with opportunities for sale or potential recapitalisation. In a statement issued to customers and partners, the Animus team said the decision was not made lightly. “We firmly believe that this is the…
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PUSH TO PROTECT ROMSEY
Developer interest and fear of potential state government planning intervention played a hand in accelerating Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s adoption of the Romsey Structure Plan. The plan delivers a vision for Romsey until 2050 and establishes a protected settlement boundary to define long-term growth. Leading the push, Cr Rob Guthrie said he held some concerns…
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Jazz legend to headline
Australia’s leading jazz vocalist, Vince Jones, is set to headline the 2024 Castlemaine Jazz Festival with an unmissable performance at the Phee Broadway Theatre on Saturday June 8. Jones told the Express he was looking forward to returning to Castlemaine. “I’ve played a few shows in Castlemaine in the past. It’s a lovely part of…
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Dancers dazzle Disneyland
Gisborne dancers have dazzled at Disneyland, Universal Studios, and the prestigious main street parade. A troupe of 31 dancers from Gisborne Dance Academy made a special trip to the USA last month. Dancers showcased a 25-minute set created by GDA’s artistic director Sarah Morton at two performances. “Their professionalism and strong performance ability really added…
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A tale of survival from Syria
The critically acclaimed documentary For Sama, by award-winning Syrian activist, journalist and filmmaker, Waad Al-Kateab, will be screening for two evenings in June courtesy of the Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees. The film For Sama is a love letter by Waad to her one-year-old daughter in case she doesn’t survive the conflict in Aleppo,…
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Riots trap locals in New Caledonia
A Woodend couple is currently trapped in New Caledonia as riots and unrest cause chaos across the Pacific territory. Dr Maxwell Winchester and Dr Tiffany Winchester were on holiday and due to fly home last Tuesday when protests broke out over voting reform in the French-ruled archipelago. The unrest began over a new bill that…
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Live at The Camp to honour Dal
A very special music festival will be taking place at the Camp Reserve in Castlemaine on Saturday May 25 in honour of Under 18 footballer Dallas Keogh-Frankling. ‘Live at The Camp’ commemorates the one-year anniversary since the death of Dallas in 2023 and tickets are on sale now. Dallas died following an on-field injury sustained…
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Amalie’s iconic Archibald entry
Nineteen-year-old Macedon artist and singer-songwriter, Amalie Rose, is entering the Archibald Prize for portraiture with a portrait of Aussie icon Ian Smith. If Amalie’s portrayal of Smith were to get into the final this year, she would be the youngest artist to have a non-collaborated artwork hung in the Archibald Prize final. “The impact it…
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Edgy veggies!
Winners of the 2024 Edgy Veg Awards have been finalised! More than 650 votes were collated to determine the winning café – Social Foundry in Kyneton, and the winning restaurant – Flying Pigeon in Gisborne. The Social Foundry tantalised tastebuds across town with their Wild Mushrooms dish. It took mushrooms to a new level with…
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Crammed on the court
Weeks of training disarray has amplified Riddell Football Netball Club’s campaign for more netball courts. Riddell netballers have been scrambling for training time since their only outdoor court was shut for repairs nearly a month ago. Macedon Ranges Shire Council issued a cease play notice following court safety concerns flagged in RDFNL’s round two senior…