Macedon Ranges Friends of East Timor
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Medals of friendship to local volunteers
The volunteer work of 26 Timor-Leste friendship groups from across Australia was recognised with the Order of Timor-Leste Medal at a special event held in Melbourne last Tuesday. President, His Excellency Jose Ramos Horta, presented the awards. The Order of Timor-Leste is the highest honour currently awarded by the nation. It recognises the contributions of…
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Everything old is new again
The 24th Kyneton Antique Fair will be staged at a new venue and in partnership with a new community group. This year’s fair will be held in Quambi Stadium at Sacred Heart College. Entry to the venue is via Begg Street, watch for the directional signs. While at the fair you will be able to…
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Turning periods into pathways
A group of local Macedon Ranges women has been making sustainable, reusable menstrual hygiene kits to distribute to girls across the developing world. The local chapter of Days For Girls is one of many around the world (there are about 120 in Australia) that make and distribute the kits together with vital education regarding reproductive…