Macedon Ranges
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Early birthday gift for brigade
News of a new fire station is an early birthday present for Carlsruhe Fire Brigade as it prepares to celebrate 60 years. The brigade can expect to settle into a new site next year, calling home to a multi-bay facility with kitchen, meeting room and other enhancements for volunteers, following the surprise announcement of $600,000…
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Backlash over bike review
Community backlash may force Macedon Ranges Shire Council to reconsider a review of its ban on motorised recreational vehicle use within 500 metres of a house. The local law was adopted five years ago in response to a multitude of complaints about recreational vehicle noise and impact to amenity, but councillors recently voted 5-4 to…
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Meet the Dads Club
It might be difficult to make new mates in a new town but one group of dads is making it easier for people to connect. With “a couple of beers and a few laughs”, ‘Dads Club’ aims to facilitate better connectedness for regional men and promote male mental health awareness, says vice-president and co-founder Luke…
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Small producers on cloud nine
Artisanal producers are expected to find some relief in a $2 million agriculture and premium food state government fund designed to help grow the emerging industry. The program will include an Industry Development Plan for the artisanal agriculture and premium food sector in Victoria, a grants program, and biosecurity and industry support services tailored to…
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Battle over rifle range
A request for increased centrefire activity at a Cobaw shooting range has triggered calls for an investigation into the site and stirred disquiet from the past. The Sporting Shooters Association of Australia has applied to extend operating hours for centrefire rifles and shotguns to meet user demand, but objectors say the move will further impact…