Elphinstone
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Joey drowns, mother euthanised
A female kangaroo has been euthanised and its joey has drowned after the two became trapped in the Coliban Water Channel near Elphinstone. Wildlife rescuer Ian Slattery attended the incident and said the female kangaroo was found lying in two feet of water with a ripped patella, “a death sentence for kangaroos”, while its joey…
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Crew goes above and beyond
With the buzz about the pending arrival of the crew filming the latest Liam Neeson movie on the nearby Calder Highway, Red Box Wildlife Shelter operator Nikki Medwell contacted the crew and asked if they had considered the local wildlife? With car chases and high-speed action anticipated and an increase in traffic in the region,…
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New club, new home
The new-look Central Victorian Rangers Baseball Club held its first ‘Come and Try Day’ this month at their new home at the Elphinstone Recreation Reserve. If you have ever thought about trying your hand at baseball this is your golden opportunity! Another event will be held this Sunday March 2 at 10am at their new…
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OAM honour for Linn
Elphinstone resident Linn Maskell has received a Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2025 Australia Day honours for service to the community of the Brighton region. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Australia’s honours system, which aims to recognise Australians making a difference in their communities. Linn has been living in the…
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An earthmmoving enterprise
A little earthmoving business from Elphinstone has plans to make a big difference to the lives of underprivileged people. Kruzer Earthmoving director Josh Blundell said he wanted to bring smiles to the faces of anyone doing it tough by giving them free landscaping work. “I came from a poor background and I felt like I…
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Hop to it and snap up book
Local author and illustrator Trace Balla has created a new graphic novella to raise funds to support the Red Box Wildlife Shelter at Elphinstone. Singing for Joeys – A True Roo Tale of Wandering and Wondering, set on Djaara Country, south eastern Australia was officially launched as part of the Maldon In Winter ‘Kangaroo Art…
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Master and apprentice to exhibit together
A new visual art exhibition has opened in regional Victoria, showcasing the work of Trentham printmaker and artist Dianne Longley and her Elphinstone-based student Marylou Verberne. The exhibition opened at St Arnaud Raillery Arts Hub last Saturday and runs until February 26. Local art lovers are encouraged to make the trek across to the venue…
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Celebrating World Kangaroo Day
For World Kangaroo Day on October 24, local wildlife carers Nikki and Scott Medwell of Red Box Wildlife Shelter at Elphinstone are once again ccelebrating the Australian icon with a special prize giveaway. Express readers can win a prize pack from our friends at Red Box Wildlife Shelter, which includes a beautiful print by photographer…
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Funds support our wildlife
Red Box Wildlife Shelter has received a funding boost to support its important work rehabilitating injured kangaroos from across the region. The Elphinstone shelter has been awarded $4000 in federal funding via the Department of Social Services’ 2021 Volunteer Grants program. Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters visited the site on Friday to check out the new…
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After the shockwaves
Former Elphinstone girl Indi Phillips was among thousands lucky enough to escape the devastating August 4 explosion in Beirut with her life. The blast killed 191 people, injured more than 6000 and destroyed much of Lebanon’s capital. Now the risk analyst and researcher is working with friends across the globe to help rebuild the Lebanese…
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Man charged for endangering police
Police have charged a man following an incident in Elphinstone yesterday. Local units were travelling along the Calder Freeway in Kyneton when they observed an SUV bearing stolen plates allegedly speeding about 4pm. Another unit followed the car towards Elphinstone before the car stopped in Harmony Way and a female passenger got out and attempted…
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POLICE SHOOT AT CAR NEAR ELPHINSTONE
Police were forced to shoot at an SUV being driven at officers yesterday afternoon. Officers noticed the vehicle travelling at high speed along the Calder Freeway at Kyneton about 4pm and continued to track it until it stopped in Harmony Way, Elphinstone, to let out a female passenger. Police attempted to intercept the car but…