New Gisborne
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Construction begins on $267M New Gisborne development
Construction of a 247-home heritage-inspired over-50s community in New Gisborne has begun, following approval of its first stage late last year. Construction will create about 325 full-time jobs at its peak, with work under way on the first phase of 116 two-bedroom plus multipurpose-room homes, along with $15 million of recreational facilities, including a cinema,…
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Gisborne’s Idol ‘diamond’
Auditioning for Australian Idol was a dream come true for New Gisborne’s Mikayla Burke. The moment was all the more moving for the 20-year-old who just last year discovered she had significant hearing loss. Mikayla was in her final year of study at the Australian Institute of Music, and planning her career, when she learnt that her…
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Local heroes in spotlight
A Woodend couple has been recognised for their work helping children on the autism spectrum gain skills and confidence through acting. Jennifer and Drew Heriot are the founders of Full Spectrum Theatre and are 2025 Victorian Local Hero nominees in the Australian of the Year Awards. On Saturdays, the couple hosts tailored courses in film…
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Intersection works to begin
Work will soon get under way to upgrade the intersection of Barringo and Hamilton roads in New Gisborne.
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Tamil temptations
Chef Niro from Tuka Tuka Kothu Roti Ma is cooking up some ‘Tamil Temptations’ for a second time after the very successful ‘Tamil Feast’ hosted by Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees in May. On a cold Woodend night, 60 people enjoyed authentic Sri Lankan dishes at a relaxed and enjoyable evening. Not only were…
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Sports precinct works on hold
Work on the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct at New Gisborne has been brought to a halt after the construction company entered voluntary administration on March 31. Macedon Ranges Shire Council confirmed the work had paused as a result of the Lloyd Group’s status. Council CEO Bernie O’Sullivan said the administrators had written to council…
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Industrial bar opens at New Gisborne
A new sensory experience awaits at Mountain Distilling’s industrial bar and tasting room at New Gisborne. The trendy industrial bar opened in January to showcase Mountain Distilling’s multi-award winning spirits. “Previously, the factory/distillery was only for production, but we have been testing the waters for a couple of months doing cocktails and tastings at the…
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Rubbish mars the marshland
Angela Crawford A New Gisborne resident has raised the alarm over a large amount of debris and rubbish polluting the Gisborne Marshlands. The resident said he suspected the debris had been blown into the marshlands from a nearby housing construction site during recent strong winds. “The last big wind saw large amounts of broken polystyrene…
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Classic car and vehicles stolen in New Gisborne
Macedon Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after a classic Ford Falcon, vehicles and property worth $300,000 were stolen during a burglary in New Gisborne last month. Police have been told unknown offenders driving two utilities attended a commercial property on Hamilton Road about midnight on Monday October 17. It is believed…
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Macedon Ranges sports hub pledge welcomed
The Labor Party has announced it will invest $15 million to help complete the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct if voted in at the next federal election. McEwen MP Rob Mitchell and Shadow Minister for Cities and Urban Infrastructure Andrew Giles announced the pledge at New Gisborne today. “I know how much this precinct will…
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Tractor rollover traps man at New Gisborne
A man was injured in a tractor rollover at New Gisborne yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the property just before 3pm. Once on scene, firefighters were confronted with a small front-end loader that had rolled onto its side trapping the man by his foot under the rear wheel. The man, aged in his…
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Footy Star Academy is here
The launch of the Clinton Young Footy Star Academy on Saturday morning represents a further boost for Australian Rules in Gisborne and the Macedon Ranges, and eventually Sunbury. There were 158 young footballers taking part in the special free clinic held at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School at New Gisborne. At a time when football…