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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Riddells Creek residents start healing process after truck crash tragedy

ABC

On the surface, the Macedon Ranges town of Riddells Creek appears as it usually does. "Even now, the shock of it is horrendous, that something like that could happen," Riddells Creek Mechanics Institute secretary, Val Sparshott, said. "It's offloading the feeling of horror and sadness, and if you can talk things over it does help," Ms Sparshott said. Moving forward …

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6 months ago

Greek God’s ancient marble statue discovered in ‘very good condition’ during excavation in Roman sewer

Live Mint

Bulgarian archaeologists made an unexpected discovery this week during a dig in an ancient Roman sewer—a well-preserved marble statue depicting the Greek god Hermes. The 6.8-foot tall statue was unearthed during excavation at the site of the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica in southwestern Bulgaria, near the Greek border, Reuters reported. The archaeologists leading the excavation explained that the well-preserved …

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6 months ago

Archaeologists find marble god in ancient Roman sewer

CNN

Rupite, Bulgaria Reuters — Bulgarian archaeologists stumbled upon unexpected treasure this week during a dig in an ancient Roman sewer — a well-preserved, marble statue depicting the Greek god Hermes. The discovery of the 6.8-foot tall statue was made during excavation work at the site of the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica in southwestern Bulgaria, which lies close to the …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

NY judge imposes $15 million fine on unlicensed cannabis shops owner who says he gave free samples

Associated Press

The owner of seven unlicensed cannabis shops in New York whose promotions included an Easter egg hunt has been fined more than $15 million after state officials complained he repeatedly ignored notices to stop operating without approval, authorities said. “This punishment should serve as a clear warning for all unlicensed cannabis stores in the state: we will enforce the law …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Daylesford car crash: The single picture that lays bare locals' fury over the pub beer garden tragedy that ripped apart two young families

Daily Mail

Residents of a small rural community still reeling from a beer garden crash that claimed the lives of five people claim the local council ignored safety concerns. Five members of two young families were killed and an 11-month-old baby was injured and when an SUV ploughed through a packed pub beer garden in Daylesford, about 90 minutes' drive north-west of …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Punjab-origin father-son among 5 killed after SUV crashes into pub in Australia

Hindustan Times

Five members of two Indian-origin families in Australia, including two children, were killed when a luxury SUV ploughed into a packed outdoor dining area of a pub, leaving the Indian community devastated. Vivek Bhatia, his son Vihan, Pratibha Sharma, her daughter, Anvi, and partner Jatin Chugh died after the BMW mounted a kerb and hit patrons on the front lawn …

Bhatia Indian Suv Ploughed

1 year, 2 months ago

Daylesford car crash: How the Royal Hotel beer garden tragedy unfolded - as the driver's record is revealed: 'Like a rocket'

Daily Mail

A driver who ploughed into families at a busy beer garden, killing five people, slumped behind the wheel as his 'eyes glazed over' and appeared to be going through a medical episode when the accident occurred. The tragedy claimed the lives of two men in their 30s, a woman in her 40s, a teenage girl, and a six-year-old boy and …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Mount Alexander Shire Council commits to aged care services, as other local governments cut theirs

ABC

Beverley Hill skims her hand over a rail as she walks through a garden filled with rose bushes. While other councils have decided to withdraw from aged care services, citing national reforms, the Mount Alexander Shire Council in Central Victoria last week resolved to not only continue, but to expand its offerings. The Buloke Shire Council announced it was opting …

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1 year, 7 months ago

'Most Bizarre Ending I've Ever Seen': Baseball Championship Game Takes Wild Turn

Huff Post

A high school baseball championship in New York had an unexpected ending ― finishing in a wild turn of events that has now been seen by millions on social media. “Wait a minute, Hornell’s gotta pay attention,” the broadcaster said as the Palmyra-Macedon runners circled the bases amid the celebration. “This has gotta be the most bizarre ending I’ve ever …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Macedon Ranges residents, authorities monitor water quality after main bursts

ABC

Residents in the Macedon Ranges, north-west of Melbourne, are likely to have to boil water for several days to ensure it is safe to drink, following potential contamination fears. Key points: Macedon Ranges residents and businesses are told to boil water as a burst water main threatens town water supply Bakeries, cafes and pubs work overtime to keep businesses open …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Macedon Lounge becomes first restaurant in Victoria to be charged under new wage theft laws

ABC

Macedon Lounge is the first Victorian restaurant to be charged under new wage theft laws. Key points: A Macedon restaurant has become the first Victorian business to be charged with wage theft The new laws came into effect on July 1, 2021 The restaurant and its officer are facing 94 criminal charges in total Wage Inspectorate Victoria has filed 94 …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Macedon cyclists call for Black Forest Drive bike lanes after rider dies

ABC

Cycling advocates want the state government to go back to the drawing board on designs to upgrade a Woodend road after a cyclist died on Sunday. Key points: A 75-year-old Gisborne man has died after he was hit while riding on Black Forest Drive Cyclists are calling for dedicated bike lanes to be installed Bicycle Network is describing the proposed …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Victorian winegrowers fear smoke from planned burns will taint entire vintage

ABC

John and Patrice O'Shea have been blessed with near-perfect autumn weather in their vineyard in Central Victoria's Macedon Ranges, but three weeks ago it looked a little different. In the lead-up to vintage, the small-scale growers said a planned burn next door by Forest Fire Management resulted in smoke lingering in their crop for days. "We've only got one harvest …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Peter Foster: Serial conman arrested in Victoria's Macedon Ranges

Daily Mail

Conman Peter Foster has been arrested six months after he allegedly skipped court on fraud-related charges Notorious Australian conman Peter Foster has been arrested by police some six months after he allegedly skipped court. In a statement, the Australian Federal Police said Foster, 59, was arrested near the Victorian town of Gisborne in the state's Macedon Ranges after a six …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Macedon Ranges local opens op shop to help injured wildlife carers and shelters

ABC

After seeing the devastating effect the summer bushfires had on wildlife, Sandy Howe decided to take action in her own small part of the world. Key points: Sandy Howe can't look after the animals herself, so she's using her work skills to help raise money Many wildlife rescues are self-funded by volunteers and groups that rely on donations During COVID-19 …

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4 years, 7 months ago

News Corp cuts: Will your local newspaper be affected?

ABC

Dozens of communities around Australia will lose print editions of their local papers as News Corp slashes jobs and moves editions online. Find out here if your community paper will be affected or even disappear, starting June 29. Tap to go straight to your area: New South Wales Newspaper Editions Wentworth Courier Print and Digital Mosman Daily Print and Digital …

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5 years, 10 months ago

Victoria's recycling crisis set to worsen, WMRR warns, after SKM plants sanctioned by EPA

ABC

The national peak body for waste management says Victoria's recycling crisis is likely to get worse as pressure continues to pile on the industry. Key points: The peak body says the recycling crisis will worsen due to lack of demand for processed material The comments follow an EPA ban on major recyclers from accepting more material at two sites Councils …

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Riddells Creek residents start healing process after truck crash tragedy

Greek God’s ancient marble statue discovered in ‘very good condition’ during excavation in Roman sewer

Archaeologists find marble god in ancient Roman sewer

NY judge imposes $15 million fine on unlicensed cannabis shops owner who says he gave free samples

Daylesford car crash: The single picture that lays bare locals' fury over the pub beer garden tragedy that ripped apart two young families

Punjab-origin father-son among 5 killed after SUV crashes into pub in Australia

Daylesford car crash: How the Royal Hotel beer garden tragedy unfolded - as the driver's record is revealed: 'Like a rocket'

Mount Alexander Shire Council commits to aged care services, as other local governments cut theirs

'Most Bizarre Ending I've Ever Seen': Baseball Championship Game Takes Wild Turn

Macedon Ranges residents, authorities monitor water quality after main bursts

Macedon Lounge becomes first restaurant in Victoria to be charged under new wage theft laws

Macedon cyclists call for Black Forest Drive bike lanes after rider dies

Victorian winegrowers fear smoke from planned burns will taint entire vintage

Peter Foster: Serial conman arrested in Victoria's Macedon Ranges

Macedon Ranges local opens op shop to help injured wildlife carers and shelters

News Corp cuts: Will your local newspaper be affected?

Victoria's recycling crisis set to worsen, WMRR warns, after SKM plants sanctioned by EPA