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‘We need public transport’
Parents and students from Castlemaine Secondary College are calling on the Department of Transport and Planning to provide public transport options for students travelling to town after school. Impacted families have started a petition requesting a new dedicated public bus route that aligns with school operating hours, ensuring all local students have direct, safe public…
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Visitor centre set for move
Macedon Ranges Shire Council plans to relocate the Kyneton Visitor Information Centre from its current site on High Street to the Kyneton Museum in Piper Street, in a move that has alarmed local volunteers. The relocation is part of a review and restructure of council’s Economic Development and Visitor Economy department, although it is not…
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Roads a risk to riders
South Gisborne motorcyclist Rodney Brown is part of a growing chorus of road users urging action on dangerous road conditions. He has long championed motorcycle road safety, and said it was time road repairs were carried out with motorcycles specifically in mind. “On a motorcycle you can feel it go through your neck and spine,…
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Fight to keep open space
The fight to keep Gisborne Pine Plantation as public open space in perpetuity has reignited as the site’s future is up in the air. Local families and community groups donated the 4.5 acres at 121 Aitken Street to Gisborne Primary School in the 1920s. It was intended for use as ‘Endowment Plantation Scheme and Bird…
Sport
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High drama level at two grounds
Tension levels were high as two McIntyre 1sts third round cricket matches hung in the balance late on Saturday afternoon. Reigning premiers Woodend appeared in trouble against Rupertswood until a match saving eighth wicket stand between allrounders Warren Else and Hayden Ingleton produced 72 match saving runs. Rupo’s experienced Kevin Barker shone with 5-23 from…
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From 10.1s to 900hp
Harcourt local Anthony Burns is once again gearing up to take part in the Street Machine Drag Challenge, which runs from October 27-31. Burns has never missed one since general entries opened, and this year he’s bringing back a familiar face, his burgundy R31 Skyline. “This Skyline probably wasn’t really built for Drag Challenge, but…
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Rocky Riders DirtCrits series to return
The Castlemaine Rocky Riders Mountain Bike Club’s popular Dirt Crits Series starts on Thursday November 5 and registrations are now open! Dirt Crits is a junior cross country mountain bike event series, consisting of 10 rounds of mountain biking fun. Five events will be held in November-December 2026 and a further five in February-March 2027…
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Premiers open with a victory
After a first round cancellation due to wet grounds, Gisborne District Cricket Association’s 2026-27 season opened in favourable conditions on Saturday. The one-day fixture brought wins for reigning McIntyre 1sts premiers Woodend, Gisborne, Romsey and Rupertswood. Woodend, comfortable at Gilbert Gordon Oval, did not get everything its own way against Wallan although the final scores…
Community
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Arts Newstead set for launch
A Trivia Night fundraiser launching Arts Newstead, the new organisation combining the talents of the Newstead creative community, will take place at the Newstead Community Centre this Friday October 23. Newstead has long been known as a nurturing place for the arts, with visual art, music and writing among its many creative activities. It is…
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Celebrate World Kangaroo Day
For World Kangaroo Day on October 24, local wildlife carer Nikki Hansen of Red Box Wildlife Shelter at Elphinstone is once again celebrating the Australian icon with a special prize giveaway. Express readers can win a prize pack including: a Whimsical Australian Critters colouring book, coloured pencils, a photo of Mr Boo and four books:…
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Duigan brothers’ memorial site recognised
Spring Plains in Mia Mia has been recognised as a site of great significance to the Australian and global aerospace historical record. On Monday September 21, the Duigan brothers’ memorial at Mia Mia was presented with a plaque by members of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. It is one of three sites in…
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Men’s shed in race to build new home
The Woodend Men’s Shed has just 12 weeks to build a new workshop, relocate its machinery and equipment, and be ready to reopen by mid-December — and its members are rolling up their sleeves to make it happen. The Men’s Shed has been based at the old Mill site at 988 Black Forest Drive, Woodend,…
Leisure
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Countdown on to Kyneton’s biggest celebration
The countdown is on to the 164th Kyneton Agricultural Show, with two big days of country fun coming to the Kyneton Showgrounds on Friday November 20 and Saturday November 21. The Kyneton Show brings the community together to celebrate agriculture, country life, local talent and the people who make the region such a wonderful place…
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Things are not what they seem
Excitement is building as the mystery thriller Deathtrap (written by Ira Levin and directed by Bette Sartore) opens in just 10 days at the Kyneton Masonic Centre, 7 Yaldwyn street West. Sidney Bruhl, once a successful playwright is drowning in treacle. After 18 years of flops, his creative juices have all but dried up, and…
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Private gardens put on a show
Explore stunning private gardens during the Castlemaine and District Festival of Gardens from Saturday October 24 to Tuesday November 3. A curated selection of 19 gardens will open their gates to the public for 10 days up to, and including, Melbourne Cup Day. Whether you’re an avid gardener or simply enjoy nature’s beauty, these serene…
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Countdown on for Lancefield Show
The countdown is on for this year’s Lancefield Show. Happening on Sunday October 18, 9.30am-4pm, you can expect to see crowd favourites such as the dog show, horse events, sheep shearing and care, camel rides, show bags, line dancing, the jaws of life demonstration by the Kilmore SES, the traditional woodchop and much more. Due…