Malmsbury
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Anzac fund barrier removed
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has removed a controversial barrier to Anzac Day support funding, but not without opposition. Both Kyneton and Malmsbury were denied Anzac Day Commemorative Services Support Fund assistance for this year’s services due to conflict with the council’s Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy. The policy came into effect last July and precludes activities…
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A concert to celebrate women
Raise Her Voice is a special concert marking International Women’s Day, celebrating women artists from the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country. Presented by Vocal Ranges Inc, the concert will take place on Saturday February 28 from 6.30pm at the Malmsbury Town Hall. This uplifting evening brings together established and emerging female voices in a warm,…
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Team Top Gun returns
For David Tyquin and his son Calvin, the 2026 Shitbox Rally isn’t just about driving a $1500 car across Australia, it’s about driving hope. The Kyneton and Malmsbury father-son team is returning to the rally to raise funds for the Cancer Council in support of families impacted by cancer. From May 1-9, they’ll tackle some…
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Department of Justice throws BBQ for Malmsbury
The Department of Justice held a public forum in Malmsbury last Thursday night for its first official meeting with residents since announcing the town’s youth detention centre would reopen. About 50 residents, local first responders and councillors attended the DOJ’s sausage sizzle, held on the prison lawn adjacent to the carpark. The crowd informally gathered…
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Wit and whimsy
P C Dyson is a graphic designer, visual artist and novelist living in the village of Malmsbury. With an extensive background in graphic design and publishing, Dyson’s current art practice is deeply rooted in a long-held fascination with typography, coupled with a keen interest in the English language and its nuances. This is evident in…
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Top Gun team to rally
Father-son team Top Gun will take on the Shitbox Rally in a bid to raise funds for the Cancer Council. The pair behind the pilot caps and aviators is Kyneton resident David Tyquin and son, Calvin, from Malmsbury. Together they will tackle the challenge to achieve the unthinkable: driving their ‘shitbox’ across Australia via some…
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Winter Warmer concert in Malmsbury
Singer-songwriter Lucy Wise and folk duo Valley Road are joining together next month for a special ‘Winter Warmer’ show at the Malmsbury Town Hall. The local musicians will be sharing their different yet complementary styles of folk music, along with some delicious warming treats. Effortlessly blending acoustic, traditional folk, roots and pop sounds, Lucy Wise…
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Feral deer forum
Feral deer have been spreading across the state for decades and are now emerging as a serious issue for the central Victorian community. Feral deer can have a devastating impact on nature, farmers, foresters, gardeners and are a danger to road users. A forum is being held in Malmsbury on Sunday June 30 to raise…
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The Love of community
When Sue Love says she’ll do something, she always turns up. It is this tenacity and commitment to serving her community of Malmsbury that has led her to receive a Medal of the Order of Australia in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. “If I say I’m going to do something, I stick with it and…
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Global glory for bluestone
Malmsbury bluestone has become the first Australian stone recognised as a Global Heritage Stone Resource. tme
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Music from the strings of Mali
Globally renowned South African guitarist Derek Gripper is bringing his immersive concert experience, Music from the Strings of Mali, to Malmsbury this month.
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Malmsbury Reservoir bridge under repair
Malmsbury Reservoir’s picturesque access bridge is undergoing a major refurbishment of the heritage-listed structure.