Kyneton RSL
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Anzac fund barrier removed
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has removed a controversial barrier to Anzac Day support funding, but not without opposition. Both Kyneton and Malmsbury were denied Anzac Day Commemorative Services Support Fund assistance for this year’s services due to conflict with the council’s Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy. The policy came into effect last July and precludes activities…
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Anzac events in a spin
“Macedon Ranges council bureaucrats should hang their heads in shame” for decisions putting two local Anzac Day services in a spin, Bill Bates told the Express. The Malmsbury Anzac Day coodinator said he was “still shell-shocked” the council had refused $2500 for traffic management funding essential to run the town’s service. Last week, both Malmsbury…
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RSL hailed at awards
Kyneton RSL was celebrated at the Victorian RSL annual Hall of Fame awards last month. The dinner, held on February 15 at the Frankston RSL Sub-Branch, recognised not only the work of the RSL Sub-Branches but also the also the achievements of individual employees. Kyneton RSL received the Commendation Award in Group 1, which acknowledges…
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Armed robbery at Kyneton RSL
Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a 42-year-old man after two licensed venues were robbed at gunpoint this month. Detectives allege the man threatened a female staff member with a firearm at the Kyneton RSL about 9.20am last Friday morning. It’s also alleged the man had earlier threatened a female staff member at the Lara…
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Dice rolled on gambling policy
Legal advice has terminated plans for Macedon Ranges Shire Council to categorically oppose new electronic gaming machines at its owned and managed sites. MRSC’s stance on pokies applications formed part of its draft Gambling Harm and Prevention Policy, which has since undergone changes and been deferred. Legal advice highlighted concerns with having a predetermined position…
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Prestigious award for RSL
Kyneton RSL Sub-Branch was awarded the prestigious Victorian State RSL Licensed Sub-Branch of the Year award in the Victorian RSL Branch Hall of Fame Awards. The sub-branch took the top title up against more than 50 other licensed sub-branches throughout Victoria. It’s an award that recognises an individual sub-branch that has successfully promoted all aspects…