News
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A triple treat at Riddell
An Angus cow in Riddells Creek has given birth to triplets, defying odds of one in 105,000.
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CFA crews battle blazes
With temperatures soaring over the weekend, fire crews in Mount Alexander Shire were kept busy battling fires in Chewton, Campbells Creek and a large fire to the south of the Leanganook Campground at Mount Alexander.
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Kyneton’s newest centenarian
He was known as Kyneton’s friendly local newsagent and now Tim Collins is one of the town’s newly celebrated centenarians.
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A living wake for Barry
Beloved Newstead resident, avid gardener and bonsai fanatic, Barry Lacey, was recently told he only has months to live.
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Malmsbury Station blaze
The historic Malmsbury Railway Station was extensively damaged by fire last Wednesday evening, shutting down peak hour V/Line services on the Bendigo Line for several hours. The blaze erupted about 5.30pm in the original station and station master’s residence, quickly spreading into the roof of the 1862 bluestone building. Eight CFA brigades were supported by…
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Tony Davis named Macedon Ranges’ Citizen of the Year
Tony Davis is a founding father of Little Athletics in Kyneton and more than 50 years on he remains one of its strongest supporters.
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Tarrengower Tower turns 100
Last Friday a large crowd gathered in the shade of the Mount Tarrengower Lookout Tower to celebrate its 100th year.
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AM honour for researcher
A childhood battle with an aggressive form of bone cancer led Ngaire Elwood to a remarkable career in stem cell research. The Mount Macedon resident of 20 years has now been named a Member of the Order of Australia for her significant service to medicine, in particular to stem cell research and treatment. Ngaire was…
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OAMs for Woodend couple
Woodend’s Allan and Shirley Cann have been honoured for their extensive dedication to volunteering, receiving Medals of the Order of Australia in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
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Cheers to 25 years of beers
Holgate Brewhouse is celebrating ’25 Years of Beers’ in 2024 with a year of special releases, collaborations and nationwide events.
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Boy conquers series
Macedon Ranges’ own Felix Cameron has captivated audiences starring as the fearless and curious teenager Eli Bell in hit Netflix series Boy Swallows Universe.
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New kinder coming to Lancefield
Early site works are expected to begin this month to prepare for construction of a new kindergarten and maternal and child health centre in Lancefield.