kyneton
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A simple test could save your life
John Boomsma, an adventurous and active man, was diagnosed with an advanced and aggressive form of prostate cancer at the age of 60. Two years later he was grappling with a terminal diagnosis. John, who recently settled in Kyneton with his wife, reached out to the Express in the hope that sharing his story might…
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Championship medals for Kade
New sports continue to emerge in the Macedon Ranges and a Kyneton competitor has fared well at both the World and European Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships in recent months. Kade Ryan, 20, represented Maroccolo Academy Kyneton and Australia in Paris and Los Angeles and was thrilled to secure several medals. BJJ dates back to 1925,…
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Arabella to play for NT
A very talented young basketballer from Kyneton will play for the Northern Territory at the Under 16 Footlocker National Championships in Bendigo from July 6 – 14. Arabella Dietz had originally hoped to gain selection in the Vic Country side, but an ankle injury in an early practice match meant she was sidelined, dashing her…
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Fashion for foodbank
The Kindness Collective at Kyneton is hosting an Op Shop Fashion Parade fundraiser this month to help raise funds for the Kyneton Foodbank. Amid cost-of-living pressures, the Kindness Collective is seeing daily increases of people signing up to use the foodbank and coming in for soup kitchen lunches. “The fashion parade fundraiser will help us…
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Fears for drill hall future
Fear is mounting in the Kyneton community that the historic Mont St Quentin Barracks is being left to rot. The drill hall has been home to the 430 Squadron Air Cadets for more than 40 years but the squadron was forced to move out in 2020 when the hall was found to be in disrepair.…
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Animus in administration
Animus Distillery in Kyneton has entered into voluntary administration. Leading advisory and restructuring firm, Cor Cordis, has been engaged to assist the business with opportunities for sale or potential recapitalisation. In a statement issued to customers and partners, the Animus team said the decision was not made lightly. “We firmly believe that this is the…
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Vereker to make debut
Kyneton’s Brad Vereker will make his debut in the Tyrepower V8 SuperUtes at round two in Darwin next month (June 14-16). With eyes on a full-time drive for 2025, Vereker will take the wheel of the #96 Mitsubishi Triton campaigned last year by Jaiden Maggs. Vereker has been a standout in Hyundai Excel racing in…
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Stories of service
Each Anzac Day, the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross provides a spectacular, evocative setting for one of the largest dawn services in Victoria. This year it will host a service with the theme ‘Honouring Every Role, Every Sacrifice’ to acknowledge the many different ways that Australians have, and continue to, serve and protect their country. As…
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Kyneton’s newest centenarian
He was known as Kyneton’s friendly local newsagent and now Tim Collins is one of the town’s newly celebrated centenarians.
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A passion for paramedicine
Tash Jacobi found her perfect fit in paramedicine and began a new role at Kyneton in November.
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Wedge Street plan rejected
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has rejected an 18-lot development at Wedge Street, Kyneton.
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Kyneton’s golden reputation
Kyneton’s premier foodie reputation has been confirmed with several local venues claiming honours at the 2023 Golden Plate Awards.