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Tree trim too far
Powercor has apologised for powerline tree maintenance taken a step too far in a heritage area of Lancefield. Residents lodged complaints with the company following the annual maintenance works in Dunsford Street last week, which is home to magnificent aged horse chestnut trees. Resident Deb Dunn said she was devastated to see about 70 per…
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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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Residents reject billboard
Eve Lamb A VCAT hearing to determine if a large promotional advertising hoarding can be erected at a major entryway to Castlemaine has now been adjourned to November. A hearing before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal was scheduled for Friday July 29 with the applicant behind the proposed advertising structure seeking to overturn a…
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Anger over ‘brutal’ pruning in New Gisborne
Recent pruning of heritage trees to clear powerlines in New Gisborne’s main street has been described by angry residents as “brutal”. Local resident Ray Keane said the beautiful oaks and elms that lined Station Street were more than 100 years old. “We contacted Powercor and we met a couple of representatives on site and expressed…