Romsey
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Anti-logging protesters hold up effort
Anti-logging protesters tied to a Romsey contractor’s machinery have hindered bushfire response in Gippsland. VicForest called on Brad Meyer to aid firefighting efforts last week but six of his machines, including two bulldozers and a harvester, were blocked by protesters at his Toolangi logging coupe. “We wanted to help with fire efforts but our machines…
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Romsey site sought for new enterprise
Once ‘hidden’ local artisans can soon showcase their wares with the emergence of a new social enterprise in Romsey. The local Neighbourhood House is seeking a shopfront to help people sell and promote handcrafted goods as well as support a range of community initiatives including tearooms, a fix-it shop and community garden. Romsey Neighbourhood House…
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Mine bid withdrawn
People power has halted controversial plans for a mining exploration licence in Macedon Ranges’ east. Comedian Tom Gleeson made clear the plans were no laughing matter in leading a petition to stop Perth-based mining company Macedon Resources from beginning rock chip sampling, mapping and low-impact drilling. The initial proposal was for a 234km2 exploration area…
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Hunt on for land
Romsey Men’s Shed needs a permanent home and has identified a preferred site at Romsey Park. The organisation became incorporated in June and the new executive’s primary goal is now to secure a site for construction of a building to house the group’s activities. Secretary Patrick Holt said the group had considered several sites and…
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Feed it forward
A generosity food movement across Lancefield and Romsey aims to turn reclaimed fresh produce into nutritious shared-table meals. Feed it Forward will make use of excess and donated produce from local growers and use it for monthly cook-ups where local residents are the cooks for themselves and the community. It’s a collaboration between Lancefield and…
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And now for the finals!
The 16 home and away rounds are down and dusted, and the business end of the Riddell District League’s season is on in earnest this weekend with a qualifying final and two elimination finals. The RDFNL has a final six system, where finishing second is equally as good as ending up on top of the…