HOUSING in the Macedon Ranges is starting to cause a stir in parliament thanks to State Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell.Lovell believes the Minister for Planning is avoiding responsibility for resolving Lancefield’s planning statement.Blaming the Development Planning Overlay 24 (DPO24) which was put into play in the small town so there could be an increase in diversity within...

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Wallan take down reigning premiers

Wallan continues its unbeaten streak in the RDFNL, defeating the reigning premiers by 60 points.Sitting clear on top of the ladder, the Magpies were far too dominant for the...

Roos downed by Dragons

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Lions’ hot run comes to an end

SEYMOUR’S stunning run at Kings Park in the Goulburn Valley League came to a halt at the hands of ladder-leaders Shepparton on Saturday afternoon.The Lions were gallant for three...

Blues no match for Reservoir

A SLOW start cost a youthful Kilmore in its Northern Football Netball League 33-point loss to Reservoir on Saturday afternoon at Crispe Park.The Blues were no match in the...

Around the Grounds with Michael Thompson – June 30, 2026

IT was moving day for a lot of clubs in the Northern Football Netball League, with the relegation battles wide open again and plenty of movement in the respective...
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Egg fine for Doreen company

A DOREEN-BASED egg business has had to pay $39,600 in penalties for false and misleading claims about its egg products.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleged Doreen Egg Aust Pty Ltd sold eggs...

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Whittlesea delivers budget

WITH a focus on delivering essential services and the vital infrastructure needed to support the growing community, the City of Whittlesea’s Budget 2026-27 and Community Action Plan 2026-27 was endorsed at the Council Meeting...

Plan to push past milestone

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