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  • Look out for snakes

    Look out for snakes

    Be on the lookout for snakes and know what to do if you, or someone you’re with, is bitten, Ambulance Victoria warns. Vctoria’s snake season is typically between September and April, with sightings more common in the summer months.  Paramedics recently responded to a serious snake bite incident in which the patient felt light tingling…

  • Black garlic captivates tastebuds

    Black garlic captivates tastebuds

    A culinary interest in black garlic has taken root and one producer just outside of Kyneton is celebrating the trend.

  • Good yarding of Kyneton weaners

    Good yarding of Kyneton weaners

    Kyneton livestock agents yarded just on 1500 head at the annual weaner cattle sale held last Wednesday.

  • Local landcarer joins taskforce

    Local landcarer joins taskforce

    Pipers Creek Landcare member Peter Sporle has been invited to join the Victorian Gorse Taskforce committee.

  • Meet our friendly force

    Meet our friendly force

    Kyneton police went lights and sirens to Windarring last week.

  • Malmsbury musician’s new music school

    Malmsbury musician’s new music school

    Musician, music teacher and Malmsbury local of four years, Lucy Wise loves building community building through music, and is involved in many local events and projects.

  • Bolinda farm build conditions scrapped

    Bolinda farm build conditions scrapped

    Strict conditions governing a new small farm build at Bolinda have been scrapped after being challenged at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

  • Vape import ban comes into effect

    Vape import ban comes into effect

    The first stage of the federal government’s vaping reforms began on January 1 with a ban on importation of disposable single-use vapes.

  • A passion for paramedicine

    A passion for paramedicine

    Tash Jacobi found her perfect fit in paramedicine and began a new role at Kyneton in November.

  • Severe weather prompts farm shelter reminder

    Severe weather prompts farm shelter reminder

    Livestock owners are reminded to ensure they provide adequate shelter for their livestock.

  • Radio to the rescue

    Radio to the rescue

    Castlemaine amateur radio enthusiast Tony Falla is encouraging community members to consider having a radio on hand to assist in times of emergency when all other forms of communication fail.

  • Mental health support for young people

    Mental health support for young people

    A new support service for young people is available locally.