News
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Documentary winning hearts
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School’s musical has gained a much bigger audience since it originally hit the stage. It is now the centre of a documentary bound for Netflix. Airing on ABC last week, This Is Going To Be Big is a heart-warming two-part docu-series starring teenagers living with disabilities and neurodiversity as they…
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Campers told to move
Two friends who set up a permanent campsite on their property at Campbells Creek have been told by the local council they have three weeks to move out. Nathaniel Muller bought the two-and-a-half-acre block of land in 2020, intending to use it for camping. But now Nathaniel is permanently camped on the bush block with…
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Three new tankers
Lancefield, Bullengarook and Springfield Fire Brigades have celebrated the official handover of their new tankers. The $1.2 million investment in the one heavy and two medium tankers will boost Romsey and Mountain Group’s ability to protect its communities. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas and District 2 Commander Darren Eenjes handed over the keys to the three…
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Petition to keep trees fails
Plans for Kyneton Showgrounds Master Plan will progress despite strong objection to the removal of 10 english elm trees. The master plan includes a netball facility expansion but the preferred site option would remove the mature elms. A petition with 996 signatures has called for the Macedon Ranges Shire Council to consider an option that…
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Council backs pokies fight
Romsey residents have spoken: a majority do not support an application for 50 electronic gaming machines at Romsey Hotel. Last week, Macedon Ranges Shire Council confirmed it would again fight pokies plans for the venue based on net detriment to the community. Cr Geoff Neil said the move spoke volumes and was “supportive of the…
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Tours on Country
In honour of his father Uncle Brien Nelson’s vision, Uncle Rick proudly announces the launch of his social enterprise, Uncle Rick’s Waaman Tours. The launch party will take place at the Theatre Royal in Castlemaine on Sunday from 3pm to 6pm. Waaman Tours, led by Uncle Rick, are held out on Country and offer an…
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Castlemaine RSL future in doubt
The future of the Castlemaine RSL Sub-branch will be in doubt if the local group cannot attract new members to boost its dwindling numbers. Sub-branch president John Whiddon, secretary Barb Templar and treasurer Alan Lane said the group had taken a hit since covid with many members still reluctant to attend meetings and gatherings. “With…
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Riddell fight rears again
Riddells Creek residents are preparing to continue the fight to keep the rural identity of their town. Plans for an Amess Road Precinct Structure Plan and development are now in the hands of the state government despite Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s rejection last year. The Department of Transport and Planning has confirmed a pre-application request…
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‘Everything we need’
The first two episodes of an exciting new climate podcast, produced by Barkers Creek’s own Kyla Brettle, launched yesterday – Earth Day 2024. Often when talking about climate, the tone is bleak and the outlook dire, but Kyla’s positivity and passion for a better way to live shines throughout Everything we need – a beautifully…
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Ginger beer to kick goals for Falcons
A collaboration between Shedshaker Brewing and Mt Alexander Falcons has produced a new ginger beer that will raise money for the club and its community programs. The Falcons Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer will be on sale through the club and at their home games, giving drinkers a big kick of ginger, a warm mark of cinnamon…
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Gisborne Golf Club destroyed in blaze
Gisborne Golf Club’s clubhouse was completely destroyed by fire in the early hours of this morning. Firefighters were called to the scene at 2.35am and took about two hours to bring the blaze under control. The cause of the fire is being investigated by CFA and police and could take several days to be determined.…
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Jessica chases Olympic dream
Jessica Dertell will be the youngest dressage rider in Australian Olympic Games team history if selected for Paris 2024. The 19-year-old from Bolinda has already met all qualifying criteria for the 2024 Paris Olympics in dressage, riding Sabble Farm owned stallion Cennin. The pair flew to Europe last Tuesday to continue their qualifying campaign in…