The Advocate - Hepburn
Monday, 15 August
Scamwatch: Don't let scammers tug on your heartstrings
DON'T FALL FOR IT: Scammers are using sophisticated methods to fool unsupecting parents into parting with money.
Slashing school-time traffic in Kyneton thanks to opening of new kinder near school
Early Childhood and Pre-Prep minister Ingrid Stitt and Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas with students at the new Kyneton kindergarten. Picture: SUPPLIED
Alex Gretgrix
Two men face Ballarat court following Hepburn Springs armed robbery
Alex Gretgrix
Picture: JIM ALDERSEY
'We want to celebrate strength and diversity': MDHS embraces Indigenous culture
Alex Gretgrix
CULTURAL DAY: Nickola Allan, Kymberley Williams and Ned Patterson are encouraging local residents and families to come along and celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day. Picture: SUPPLIED
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Chicken owners warned backyard eggs contain 'significant lead risk'
Mark Patrick Taylor • 2hrs ago
PECKING IN LEAD: The survey of homes near Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane found elevated levels of lead in the chickens' blood stream, and in their eggs. Picture: FILE
Works under way to upgrade northern section of Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park
Alex Gretgrix
Car parking upgrades, new interpretive signs and conservation works on some heritage-listed sites are on the way for the northern section of the park. Picture: SUPPLIED
'All systems go': Coliban Water's Kyneton Solutions project reaches final stage
Picture: FILE
Alex Gretgrix
'Generous' $250K from local bank brings Creswick's Hammon Park Trailhead one step closer
Alex Gretgrix
MORE MONEY: Representatives from Hepburn Shire Council. VOGA and the local Community Bank at the Hammon Park Trailhead site at Creswick. Picture: SUPPLIED
Two central Victorian men to face court following Woodend hooning incident
Picture: MACEDON RANGES EYEWATCH
Alex Gretgrix
Central Goldfields residents urged to keep warm and disease-free this winter
Alex Gretgrix
Picture: SUPPLIED
Diet changes fighting Australia's silent epidemic
Experts say making sustainable lifestyle changes like switching to a low-carbohydrate, high protein, healthy fat diet can help people with type 2 diabetes. Picture: Shutterstock
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'It's not really a job': highly-respected obstetrician delivers his last baby
Emily Sweet
END OF AN ERA: Russell Dalton has delivered his last baby, but will continue providing IVF services and training the next generation of obstetricians. Picture: LACHLAN BENCE.
No more COVID-19 testing in Maryborough as demand declines in Central Goldfields region
CLOSING: Drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic opens on Florence Lane in Maryborough in August 2021. Picture: SUPPLIED
Alex Gretgrix
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Bendigo Cinemas hosts red carpet preview of new Elvis film
Chris Pedler
Hundreds attend a red carpet preview of the new Elvis film at Bendigo Cinemas on Wednesday night. Pictures: SUPPLIED
Unvaccinated teachers return to work in every state and territory but shortages remain
Rosie Bensley
File image of an exam hall. Picture: Robert Peet
Explainer
What did Scott Morrison do and why does it matter?
Lanie Tindale
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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National
Australia's COVID case count close to 10m
Canberra and Victoria have inked a vaccination deal as Australia nears 10 million COVID cases. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Kaitlyn Offer • 14m ago
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Swooping Magpie deterrent theories busted: 'The eyes don't work'
Nadine Morton
UNDER ATTACK: Cyclist Dave during trials of known magpie deterrents. Picture: Brisbane Valley Rail
Qld govt to unveil Indigenous treaty path
Marty Silk • 34m ago
Queensland will convene an Indigenous truth-telling and healing inquiry, Annastacia Palaszczuk says. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)
Morrison also sworn into social services
Dominic Giannini and Andrew Brown • 36m ago
Malcolm Turnbull says the revelations about Scott Morrison's leadership are appalling. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Controversial statue of former premier to be removed
Bec Pridham • 1hr ago
GOING: The controversial statue will be removed from Franklin Square. Picture: File
Sport
Lewy can play after Barca's sell-off works
On the eve of the season Barcelona signing Robert Lewandowski has finally been registered to play. (AP PHOTO)
Scot Ferguson cards 70 but retains lead
Jake McLeod shot 68 in the second round to move to even par in the World Invitational. (Albert Perez/AAP PHOTOS)
Efficient Magpies setting hot pace
Howard Kotton
HOT PIES: Nick Daicos is having a stellar debut season adding to Collingwood's on-field success which could see the Mapgies as a premiership contender. Picture: Getty Images
Kiwi Parker to fight Joyce in eliminator
Joseph Parker (l) hopes to line up a title rematch against Anthony Joshua (r) by beating Joe Joyce. (AP PHOTO)
Opinion
It's all about the long game for the Blues this season
Rohan Connolly
CHALLENGE: Carlton has a battle on its hands to make the top eight. Picture: Mark Brake/Getty Images
Heartbeat of Australia
Take control of social media, don't allow it to control you
Headspace CEO Jason Trethowan. Picture: Headspace
Jason Trethowan
How local news affects your wellbeing
Professor Sora Park
The good, bad, ugly sides of social media
Anita Beaumont
Healthy balance: Rupert Saunders, a psychologist and the national clinical adviser for headspace.
PropertyReal Estate View
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Wine and dine in style in lovely Axedale
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Huge week of live music
CAN'T MISS: Grammy-nominated musician Cedric Burnside will perform in Castlemaine on Friday.
Darren Lowe
What's on
Caustic take on celebrity
Darren Lowe
WITTY: SuperGirly and her personal man-slave Bradley Cooper will present a wild night of comedy.
What's on
ChillOut Festival guests The Marion Cranes set to wow
Darren Lowe
The Marion Cranes
What's on
Get ready to rock and roll
Darren Lowe
ROCKING: Having recently returned from a tour with no less than Suzi Q, Nat Alison will hit the stage at this year's Cream, part of the 2020 ChillOut Festival.
What's on
Huge week of live music
Darren Lowe
WINNER: Lloyd Spiegel recently scored three Australia Blues Chain Awards for new album Cut and Run.
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Samsung has launched latest foldable technology in Galaxy Unpacked event
The highly anticipated Unpacked events showcase the best in Samsung innovation. Photo: Supplied.
Ash Lieberman
Samsung unveils newest Galaxy Z Series, including highly anticipated foldables
Ash Lieberman
Flip phones are back, but not as we've ever known them. Photo: Supplied
A 10-day floral extravaganza at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A floral tribute to Frida Kahlo at FEMMES, Edinburgh, UK. Picture: Supplied
Remarkable women in bloom at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A floral tribute to Elizabeth I at Fleurs de Villes, Covent Garden on display in London. Picture: Supplied
Understanding strata management as a first home buyer
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Chicken owners warned backyard eggs contain 'significant lead risk'
PECKING IN LEAD: The survey of homes near Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane found elevated levels of lead in the chickens' blood stream, and in their eggs. Picture: FILE
Mark Patrick Taylor • 2hrs ago
Opinion
Australia once voted to save the banks. Now the game has changed
Bob Crawshaw
Treasurer Jim Chalmers recently announced a review of the Reserve Bank. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Opinion
Turns out he thought it was all his job
Zoë Wundenberg
Turns out it was all Scott Morrison's job after all. Picture: James Croucher
Husband and wife foodies jump on MKR journey
Nicky Lefebvre
Ashlee and Mat Davey are competing in Group 1 of the latest season of My Kitchen Rules. Picture: Supplied
'Legal mess': Governor-General confirms Morrison took control of ministries without swearing-in ceremony
Finn McHugh
David Hurley has confirmed Scott Morrison was made minister in multiple portfolios without a swearing-in ceremony. Picture: Jamila Toderas
Comment
Opinion
Australia once voted to save the banks. Now the game has changed
Treasurer Jim Chalmers recently announced a review of the Reserve Bank. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Bob Crawshaw
Opinion
It's time for the teals to put the squeeze on Labor
Crispin Hull
Teal independents Kylea Tink, Monique Ryan, Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender can exert some muscle on the Labor government.
Opinion
Turns out he thought it was all his job
Zoë Wundenberg
Turns out it was all Scott Morrison's job after all. Picture: James Croucher
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Jeff's still ham-ing up the airwaves
OLD SCHOOL: Forget about Zoom or Facebook, ham radio is Jeff Lord's preferred means of communication.
Rowan Cowley
Book review: Backyard Buddies
Therese Murray
Illustrator Andy Geppert
Watch those hovercraft fly, spin and thrill
John Piggott
HOVERNAUTS ARE GO: Competitors line up for a sprint event at Lake Bonney in 2019.
Stories fromStock & Land
Saputo flags 'streamlining' of Australian operation
INTAKE: Saputo president and CEO Lino Saputo says managing milk intake is the top priority for its Australian business.
Carlene Dowie • 1hr ago
ACCC seeks public comment on Jurox acquisition
2hrs ago
ACCC CONCERNS: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission deputy commissioner Mick Keogh has raised concerns about Zoetis proposed acquisition of Jurox.
Concerns over new powers for energy ministers
Andrew Miller
NO POWER LINES: Stop AusNet's Towers chair Emma Muir, Myrniong said she supports renewable energy, but power lines will have a detrimental impact on farmers and the environment.
Life & Style
Pub classics keep diners coming back
The tender sirloin with pepper sauce and mash and (left) the radicchio and rocket salad with sherry vinaigrette
Ian Moore
Feed your whole family without breaking the bank
Karen Hardy
Some simple changes will make meal time easy for the whole family. Picture: Shutterstock
Health challenge launched to help rural and regional women improve their mental health
Fitness expert Kate Ivey is helping women in regional Australia improve their mental well being through the benefits of exercise. Picture: Supplied.
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