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Snakes out as weather warms
As days become warmer, snakes are emerging from months of inactivity to search for food and a mate. Snakes are more visible during warmer months, but they are rarely a threat, as a Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action spokesperson explains. “Snakes prefer to keep away from people. Most snake bites occur when people…
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Riders urged to get home safe
With weather warming up, road safety authorities are urging Victorian motorists to be on the lookout for motorcyclists, as we are likely to see more riders on the state’s roads.
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Meet the friendly faces at council
Mount Alexander Shire Council is opening its doors so the community can meet the friendly faces at council.
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GoodSAM a lifesaver
A Gisborne father and his family last week thanked the GoodSAM responder and paramedics who saved his life, when he suffered cardiac arrest earlier this year.
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Black Forest Drive concept plans released
A redesign update plan of Black Forest Drive between Woodend and Macedon has been issued by Regional Roads Victoria.
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Roo rescued from reservoir
Wildlife rescuers have saved an injured kangaroo trapped below a steep embankment at Upper Coliban Reservoir.
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Motor home destroyed in fire
A motor home was destroyed in a shed fire at Malmsbury yesterday afternoon. CFA brigades from Malmsbury, Taradale, Elphinstone and Kyneton responded to the scene just before 4.30pm, as the blaze engulfed the shed’s contents including the motor home. Large amounts of smoke could be seen across the local area, prompting additional support to be…
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Hanging Rock paddock funds to be put aside
Funds from the proceeds of sale of Hanging Rock’s East Paddock will be invested in an interest-bearing account and held until Council resolves to direct them.
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Four injured in Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre incident
Three youths were hospitalised and a fourth injured following an affray at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services minister Jaclyn Symes, speaking to media following the incident, reportedly said a set of keys had been obtained from a guard. “Police were made aware of the incident about 4pm which reportedly involved…
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Buried firearms found after anonymous tip-off
Ten firearms buried 20 years ago were unearthed on a vacant residential property in Huntly, just out of Bendigo, last month.
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Practice ‘cruel and dangerous’
Wildlife activists are calling on Mount Alexander Shire Council to advocate against the state government’s Kangaroo Harvest Management Program.