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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…
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Making space and providing dignity
The increasing numbers of displaced people globally can be overwhelming and leave us wondering how we as individuals can help. Kyneton-based groups, Cassinia Community and The Social Foundry, in conjunction with Community Refugees Sponsorship Australia, are offering an opportunity to be part of the solution. CRSA, an independent national charity, is at the forefront of…
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Damaging winds overnight
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for damaging winds developing about elevated terrain from this evening. A strong cold front will enter the west of the state late on Tuesday, bringing a vigorous north to northwesterly flow. Showers and thunderstorms are likely along the front, as well as in northwesterly winds in its…
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Gallopers put best feet forward
Bill West With horses’ birthdays today, gallopers trained at Kyneton and Tylden got in and notched up their first wins just days earlier. Perhaps they were looking for even extra attention on their birthday from their delighted trainers and connections! Kyneton’s Marita Lawson does not have a large stable, and her career record shows 15…
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Basketballers’ state selection
Aspiring local athletes, Arabella Dietz, Lenny Maxwell and Adrian Kiliva, are super excited to have been selected into the School Sports Victoria, 12 years and Under Basketball Vic State Teams. The trio will compete in School Sports Australia Combined Basketball Championships, which will be held in Bendigo from August 13-19. Many past School Sports Victoria…