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Community-minded volunteers come in for a little recognition

13-12-2022

Macedon Ranges Shire Council has shone a spotlight on its hard-working volunteers this month to coincide with an annual celebration.

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Festival crowned best of its kind

12-12-2022

The Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival has been crowned the state’s best of its kind at the 2022 Victorian Tourism Awards in the Festivals & Events category.

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Help to keep hydrated: Central Highlands Water celebrates 100th Choose Tap drinking fountain

12-12-2022

The Central Highlands Water celebrated its 100th Choose Tap drinking fountain with a new installation at Gong Gong Reservoir Park on the outskirts of Ballarat.

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Council waives burn-off permit during December

12-12-2022

The Macedon Ranges Shire Council has waived a burn-off permit requirement this month for property owners of small blocks, to streamline clean-ups ahead of the fire season.

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Community bank establishes new scholarships for locals

12-12-2022

The Community Bank Daylesford District has established two new scholarships for students from the local area.

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Election lessons

11-12-2022

The latest Victorian election results, particularly the results in the seats of Ripon, Eureka, Wendouree and Melton have some very particular lessons for the Liberal/National Party Coalition.

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Transparency needed

11-12-2022

There is a lot of discussion about rising interest rates and mortgage stress. However there is no discussion about banks charging interest on loans they create out of nothing.

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Glen, about the house

11-12-2022

If you have thoughts of taking advantage of this, our first post-Covid summer break and are not certain who could take care of your garden while you are away, here are a few precautions to take before you leave to keep it in good shape for your return.

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Ho, ho, ho – here are some Christmassy things to do

11-12-2022

Ho, ho, ho! Here are just some of the Christmassy things to do happening throughout the Hepburn Shire and beyond this festive season.

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Horroscopes … with Jen Hart

10-12-2022

Aries: You’ll appear more charming, magnetic, and likeable than usual and this might help you to get your big idea over the line with the higher ups. Pursue ideas that you are in love with, causes that are close to your heart.

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CresFest pass could please the person who has ‘everything’

10-12-2022

A weekend pass to CresFest 2023 could be just the ticket for anyone wondering about Christmas gifts, spokesperson Fiona Watson says.

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Just Sayin’

THERE'S been a lot of Black Friday sales going on, online. And that's OK, but with Christmas fast approaching spare a thought for your local businesses.

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Kyle’s Rant

WE HAVE an amazing collection of towns and villages here in the Central Highlands of Victoria, each having their own unique history and vibe.

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Message from the mayor

09-12-2022

Council officers have completed an assessment of all Shire roads and determined that 459 roads (74% of the Shire’s 1400 kilometres of roads) were damaged during the storms in October

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Pick me! Pick Me!

09-12-2022

Hi there. I’m Blackie and as you can see from my mug shot, I’m a big, dark handsome dude.

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Hepburn House: a country home

09-12-2022

PEOPLE driving past Hepburn House over the past months have watched as a large building has taken shape next door.

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REIV property update

09-12-2022

THE property market has finally normalised after a roller coaster ride with not only Covid but also unpredicted interest rate hikes, Real Estate Institute of Victoria president Andrew Meehan, pictured, says.

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Functional pieces with an earthy aesthetic

08-12-2022

IF YOU'VE ever encountered the term wabi-sabi while exploring Japanese spiritual or aesthetic philosophy you will have a bit of an insight into the style of Clunes ceramicist Chandra Paul.

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Cath: Magic roller coaster of emotions

08-12-2022

IT'S not your average job description but being Australia’s “leading female magician and mentalist” is a profession Daylesford’s Cath Jamison simply loves.

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Phillip Thomson of CHRH. Three-year anniversary for health service

08-12-2022

IT HAS been three years since the amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health to become Central Highlands Rural Health.

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Defibrillator signage for Clunes, a state first

08-12-2022

CLUNES has achieved a state first, getting public signposts installed to highlight the location of every public defibrillator in the town.

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Woofin’ wonderful: Trentham’s pin-up pooches

07-12-2022

DOG owners and their woofers out Trentham way are on the frontpaw for the new year ahead, releasing a doggedly handsome 2023 calendar in pursuit of a pooch-pleasing project.

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Attempt to stop gold mining in Daylesford

07-12-2022

A GROUP, Don’t Undermine Daylesford, or DUD, has formed to try to stop Red Rock Australasia from mining for gold under the town.

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Chance to try belly dancing at Kyneton library

07-12-2022

If you've ever wanted to give belly dancing a try - now's your chance

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