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  • Daylesford crash driver granted bail

    Daylesford crash driver granted bail

    Midland Express

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    The Mount Macedon driver charged following a fatal collision at a Daylesford pub beer garden last month, which killed five people, has been granted bail.

  • Next gen rescuers

    Next gen rescuers

    Midland Express

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    A frightened and trapped wallaby was rescued from a residential street in Gisborne last month with the help of three local children.

  • Thefts and vandalism impact Riddell

    Thefts and vandalism impact Riddell

    Amy Hume

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    Destruction and theft of electrical systems at Riddells Creek Recreation Reserve has caused Telstra mobile interruption and cut power to sporting venues.

  • Proof in the pud!

    Proof in the pud!

    Lisa Dennis

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    Iconic Castlemaine business Pud For All Seasons has joined forces with Amazon Australia to create a world-first ‘Aussie Christmas Pudding’ that launches today.

  • Malmsbury Reservoir bridge under repair

    Malmsbury Reservoir bridge under repair

    Midland Express

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    Malmsbury Reservoir’s picturesque access bridge is undergoing a major refurbishment of the heritage-listed structure.

  • Castlemaine Skate Park ‘Virtually unskateable’

    Castlemaine Skate Park ‘Virtually unskateable’

    Jade Jungwirth

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    Local skaters have voiced their frustration at Mount Alexander Shire Council’s decision to cover the Castlemaine Skate Park in anti-graffiti paint, claiming the painted surface makes the park slippery and dangerous.

  • Fatal crash in Lancefield

    Fatal crash in Lancefield

    Midland Express

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    Kyneton police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Lancefield early Saturday morning.

  • “Line in sand drawn” for DPO

    Amy Hume

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    Years of planning frustration in Lancefield has forced Macedon Ranges Shire councillors to admit the town’s controversial development plan overlay is not working as intended. DPO24 aimed to provide a vision and coordinated development for three areas of the town but has introduced planning complexities and costly consequences for residents. Last week, councillors made an…

  • Woodend IGA changes hands

    Woodend IGA changes hands

    Midland Express

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    Ritchies Supermarkets has acquired the Woodend IGA supermarket and liquor store from the Marks family.

  • Double award win for Foodworks Gisborne

    Double award win for Foodworks Gisborne

    Midland Express

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    Williamson’s FoodWorks has claimed two of the most coveted awards at the Australian United Retailers Awards.

  • Kyneton’s golden reputation

    Kyneton’s golden reputation

    Angela Crawford

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    Kyneton’s premier foodie reputation has been confirmed with several local venues claiming honours at the 2023 Golden Plate Awards.

  • Sheep rescued after eight years in the Wombat State Forest

    Sheep rescued after eight years in the Wombat State Forest

    Midland Express

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    The fourth lost sheep survivor of a truck rollover near Daylesford eight years ago has been located and reunited with its mates at Edgar’s Mission Farm Sanctuary.