WITH feedback recently closing in regards to the Mitchell Shire’s BMX, mountain bike and skate strategy, members of the Kilmore and District Residents and Ratepayers Association are hoping the plan helps put forward a solution to help protect Monument Hill’s nature.The reserve has been plagued for years by mountain bike riders drifting away from the formal pathways, threatening local...
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Lions grit teeth to win
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Just enough for the Tigers
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Blues’ bag in win over Lalor
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Around the Grounds with Michael Thompson – June 16, 2026
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Two-point thrillers in women’s footy
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Letters to the Editor, June 16, 2026
Purple bin enquiryI recently paid my last Mitchell Shire rates instalment for the 2025/2026 year and made a request to the Mitchell Shire that I wish to return the purple recycle...
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Yan Yean Road closures in place
MOTORISTS travelling on Yan Yean Road will be affected for the next month, with road closures taking place from last Sunday onwards.The road closures will go on from last Sunday until Friday, July 10...
Judy Clements earns OAM
JUDY Clements has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to the community of Whittlesea - a testament to her 50 years of serving the Whittlesea Agricultural Society,...
Dees do it for Nipper
AS far as milestones go, this was the perfect day for Mernda playing-coach Brent Marshall, who celebrated his 300th game with a big 57-point victory over Kilmore to cement itselves as a front-runner in...
Around the Grounds with Michael Thompson – June 9, 2026
IT’S a special mid-season edition of Around the Grounds this week, as most of the competition manage to put its feet up for the mid-season bye.HOWEVERThere were still five games of football for punters...



