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  • Local MP to retire from politics

    Local MP to retire from politics

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    Midland Express

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    Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas has announced she will retire from politics at the next election. The local MP, who has…

  • 3AW hosts visit Castlemaine, Harcourt

    3AW hosts visit Castlemaine, Harcourt

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    Midland Express

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    In a boost for local tourism businesses, 3AW Breakfast broadcast live from Shedshaker Brewery on March 16, celebrating autumn with…

  • Ranges questions housing targets

    Ranges questions housing targets

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    Amy Hume

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    Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking clarity on how it will achieve its Victorian Government imposed housing target of 13,200…

  • Community plea for funding

    Community plea for funding

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    Amy Hume

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    More than a thousand postcards will make their way to parliament backing increased funding for Macedon Ranges’ strained Neighbourhood Houses….

  • Council throws off “blanket solution”

    Council throws off “blanket solution”

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    Amy Hume

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    Macedon Ranges Shire Council calling for the Victorian Government to hit pause on sweeping planning reforms they fear will shake…

  • “What is the point?” Protections ignored

    “What is the point?” Protections ignored

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    Amy Hume

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    A document built to protect Macedon Ranges’ distinctive areas and landscapes is being “ignored” and lacks power, Macedon Ranges Shire…

  • Bill to silence objectors, speed up planning

    Bill to silence objectors, speed up planning

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    Amy Hume

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    Victorians could be stripped of third-party planning appeal rights as the state government prepares for what it has called the…

  • People, pets to go together

    People, pets to go together

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    Midland Express

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    Castlemaine Cemetery Trust has played a role in helping to change the law regarding burials in Victoria. “We are just…

  • “Passion alone can’t keep the lights on”

    “Passion alone can’t keep the lights on”

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    Midland Express

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    Financial strain is putting Macedon Ranges’ Neighbourhood Houses at risk of closure and threatening the vital programs they provide. After…

  • Community in the dark on Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre reopening

    Community in the dark on Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre reopening

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    Midland Express

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    By Morgan Reinwald and Angela Crawford Malmsbury residents and the local Indigenous corporation have said they were blindsided by the…

  • Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre to reopen

    Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre to reopen

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    Midland Express

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    The state government will reopen the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre to accommodate spiralling levels of youth offenders in custody due…

  • Plan to reclaim old station aired

    Plan to reclaim old station aired

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    Amy Hume

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    The old Riddells Creek Fire Station could become home to local groups like the Men’s Shed and Lions Club if…