Gisborne South
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Filming begins at Gisborne
Renovation series The Block has begun filming in Gisborne South for its first ever tree-change series. This season is set on a 79-acre property at McGeorge Road, which sold for $11 million last year. The show’s executive producer and co-creator, Julian Cress, told the Express the Macedon Ranges was one of Victoria’s best-kept secrets. “I’m so impressed by the…
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New school opens in Gisborne
The new Willowbank Primary School opened in Gisborne South last week. Minister for Education James Merlino and MP Mary-Anne Thomas visited the McGeorge Road site for the official opening last Thursday. “Gisborne is growing – and I couldn’t be more thrilled to see families have another great local school option close to home. I can’t…
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Buddhist temple refused
A Buddhist temple and assembly hall has been refused for Gisborne South following strong community backlash. Macedon Ranges Shire councillors voted 7-2 in favour of the 52 objectors who aired concerns surrounding loss of amenity, neighbourhood character, increased traffic, sewerage and impacts on local waterways. The Lao Buddhist Society of Victoria’s application sought to build…