kyneton
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Moo-ving rescue
Firefighters helped to save a cow stuck in mud up to its neck in Kyneton on Thursday. Four CFA units from Arthurs Creek, Tylden and Kyneton were called to the scene at a Greenway Lane property about 11.51am. Macedon Ranges Shire Council was also on scene and made heavy machinery available for any potential rescue…
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KBA juniors battle grand finals
Kyneton Basketball Association’s junior teams battled it out in their grand finals matches last week. The U14 Boys Gold team had an exhilarating game against the Girton Stikers, neck and neck the whole way through and just got pipped in the last couple of minutes. The KBA boys finished on top of the ladder in…
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National success for Kyneton breeders
A small kennel from Kyneton has won four titles at the Labrador National. Morndew Labradors was awarded Best Breeders Team, Best Dam and Progeny, Best Baby Puppy In Show, and Best Minor Puppy In Show at the event held in Brisbane last month. “We are over the moon with our results,” Morndew’s Hugh Vardon told…
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Healthy start for hub
A healthy community food initiative is spreading its roots in Kyneton. The Good Food Hub encourages growing and preparing healthy food on a budget. It is the latest venture of Kyneton Community House, which has seen a kitchen and community garden space introduced at its new High Street premises. With the help of dedicated volunteers…
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Safely dispose of chemicals
Residents in Kyneton and surrounding communities are being encouraged to clean out unwanted household and garden chemicals ahead of a Detox your Home event coming to town on Saturday. Running for more than 27 years, Sustainability Victoria’s Detox your Home is a free and convenient service for residents to safely dispose of chemicals making homes…
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Kids back in the kitchen
The finale of the 2022 Sacred Heart College Junior Chef Competition was held last Tuesday evening, involving grade four students from six Catholic primary schools across the region. The first round of the competition was held earlier this month in the college’s Frayne Hospitality Centre, where the students were challenged to prepare a stack of…
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Dicko blushes with pink pride
Gordon Dickeson has relinquished his bright pink locks and raised more than $8000 for the Breast Cancer Foundation Australia. The Kyneton identity was compelled to make ‘‘Dicko’s Pink and Trim’ pledge as his own partner battles the disease. Dicko has received loads of support for his fundraising campaign and thanks everyone for their generous donations…
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Impressive victory
Bill West Kyneton trainer Liam Howley has high hopes Virtuous Circle will make his presence felt in some feature races later this year. “He’s had a faultless preparation so far and we’re hoping he’s now set up for a big spring,” Howley said after the three-year-old colt came from well back to win the $150,000…
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Team Strang steps up
Team Strang have laced up their runners and are once again stepping out to raise money for the ‘Step Up To Cancer 10k per day’ challenge. Last year’s challenge saw this group of Kyneton women raise more than $40,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation with the support of the community. “This year the bar…
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O’Sullivan makes AFL draft combine
Kyneton’s Jack O’Sullivan is one of just 67 players invited to this year’s NAB AFL Draft Combine. The midfielder/small forward played all of his junior football with the Kyneton Tigers and is the youngest of four brothers (Max played VFL for Richmond, Tommy played VFL for Port Melbourne, Ned currently plays for the Kyneton Tigers…
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Long trip pays off
Bill West Almighty Will was the flag bearer for Liam Howley Racing when the Macedon Ranges thoroughbred enterprise began several years ago. The Kyneton-based trainer, with a large modern complex at Pipers Creek, describes six-year-old Almighty Will as “tough, consistent and much-loved”. After running second at Pakenham on July 28, Almighty Will gave Howley his…
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FAST FOOD MOVES IN
Bunnings, McDonalds, a second fast food outlet and a 24-hour petrol station have been approved for Kyneton with few changes to the design despite strong objection. The Edgecombe Road proposal has been approved in two applications before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Macedon Ranges Shire Council resolved it would have rejected the plans, following…