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It truly is the world’s ugliest lawn
To the untrained eye, Jarno Coone has failed to maintain his lawn. “My philosophy is to kind of not work when it comes to the lawns,” said Jarno, whose job includes maintaining the lawns and gardens at the Candlebark and Alice Miller schools. However, Jarno has put in many hours to have his yard appear…
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Community a ‘lifeline’ to small business
By Lara Prust Kyneton’s Super Sushi had customers lining up outside their doors for the first time in years over the long weekend. Local resident Danni Gray had her eye on Super Sushi since it opened in 2013, thinking how “ballsy” it was to open a sushi store in a small regional town. Four years…
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Farming ‘unconference’ breaks new ground
Local farmers have turned to their community in a grassroots quest to position Macedon Ranges as a centre for excellence in regenerative agriculture and land stewardship. The organisers of GROW Festival went back to the drawing board to redesign the event for 2026, even after the bumper success of the first GROW in 2025. This…
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Will Kyneton be kept country?
A Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal decision that overruled Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s position on a Kyneton development will see an urban commercial precinct built on the outskirts of town. The first stage of works will soon begin on the development of a $100M service station and retail precinct at Edgecombe Road. Located 1km from…
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New live music series to launch
A new live music initiative will launch in Kyneton this Australia Day Eve, bringing together live entertainment, community connection and regional support following recent fire activity across the region. ShamRocks Summer Sessions will debut at the Shamrock Hotel Kyneton on Saturday, January 25, marking the first event in what is planned to become an ongoing…
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Get fishing for mental health at Kyneton
Anglers of all ages and experience can look forward to a community event Fishing for Mental Health next month. Organiser Jack Bamford said the event aims to create a fun and inclusive day for people to connect and socialise, to boost mental health. “Fishing for Mental Health is about old fashioned conversation, talking to a…
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Weaner sale on next week
The Annual Kyneton Weaner cattle sale will be held at the Kyneton Saleyards on Wednesday, January 21. The sale will begin at 9am, starting earlier than usual, to allow for a cattle sale to be held in Yea in the afternoon. The Kyneton Weaner sale will feature 1800 locally bred cattle of the highest quality.…
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Harcourt fire not expected to expand far beyond current footprint tonight
The Ravenswood Fogarty’s Gap Road fire that has impacted Harcourt is not expected to expand far beyond its current footprint tonight, authorities have told residents. Incident controller Michael Masters explained what occurred during the fire and its current status at a community meeting this afternoon. The meeting was held at Kyneton where about 80-100 fire-threatened…
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Kyneton trainer Neil Dyer pursues Devonport Cup
Long time Kyneton racehorse trainer Neil Dyer is hoping for success in the $125,000 Devonport Cup on Wednesday. Dyer pulled off a training coup when his recent acquisition Vega Magnifico won the Bordertown Cup in mid-December. The Irish-bred seven-year-old was formerly in the Sydney stable of Annabel and Rob Archibald, and has five wins to…
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Making sure everyone is able to take part in Christmas
Christmas spirit is alive and well in the Macedon Ranges. It’s an expensive moment for everyone and the Kyneton Foodbank has ensured everyone can open a present and have a feast on December 25. Foodbank manager, Rhonda Holmes, said people shouldn’t feel shame about using the service. “Our kitchen is floor-to-ceiling with presents,” Ms Holmes…
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Kyneton artist claims VAS prize
Kyneton artist Tim Murphy has been named Hylton Mackley Artist of the Year for the Victorian Artists Society. The $17,000 prize is awarded to the artist with the most accumulative votes across VAS seasonal select exhibitions and the Artist of the Year exhibition. This award is unique as it is not awarded by a committee…
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One national title, two podium places
Two Kyneton race drivers have claimed podium positions and one has the title of Improved Production Under Two Litre National Championship. Well-known Kyneton race champion Brad Vereker won the IPRA Nationals title at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit last month. “The win is still slowly sinking in,” Vereker told the Express. The national championship…