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Sharing stories from the historic central Victorian town of Clunes and its surrounding area

12/12/2025

150 Vintage Motorcycle Club members recently hit the Main Street of Clunes! 🏍️

05/12/2025

Huge congratulations to Caitlyn Ellis on taking out the 2025 U13 Netball Best & Fairest for Clunes! 🎉

What an absolute superstar effort from start to finish this season – consistent, composed and always giving it everything out on court.

Well done Caitlyn – a massive achievement and so well deserved! 🌟

02/12/2025

Clunes Football Netball Club has responded to Hepburn Shire Council's decision to vote down the club’s proposal to relocate to a new greenfield site, effectively ending any chance of a relocation. 🏉

Two club representatives attended Tuesday night’s Council meeting to argue the case for relocation, raising several key points about long-term planning and the needs of players and volunteers. 🏐

Despite this, Councillors voted against the move, instead indicating their intention to focus on improving the existing site into the future. 🏟️

While the decision is not what the club had hoped for, it says it remains committed to providing safe, modern and up-to-date facilities, and will now meet in the coming weeks to consider its options. 💬

The club emphasised that the matter is far from over and encouraged members to attend the next meeting at the clubrooms, where the Council decision and next steps will be discussed in more detail. 📅

09/11/2025

The Christmas lights and decorations are up at O'Hara's Café & Bakery! 🎄

“We almost had enough candy canes… but apparently not quite!” remarked the business. “Merry (slightly lopsided) Christmas from the O’Hara’s crew!” 🍬

“The elves will keep working their magic as they sprinkle Christmas cheer all over the bakery!” 🎅🏻

28/10/2025

When Glenn and Debbie McGuire faced their daughter’s killer in court on Monday, their words laid bare a grief no parent should ever have to know.

Glenn described Hannah as “the light of my life.” He told the court, “The accused took everything away from her and all of us.”

He said it was meant to be his job to protect her, guide her, and watch her grow into the woman she was becoming – but instead, he was forced to bury her.

“I had to pick out a coffin instead of a graduation or wedding dress,” he said. “I will never hear her laugh again. I will never get another hug or a simple ‘I love you, Dad.’”

Debbie called her daughter “more than just my daughter – she was my best friend.” She said the day she learned Hannah was gone, she screamed so loudly, “it echoed across the town.”

Looking at the man responsible, she said he “treated her like discarded trash” and that he “destroyed every part of her being.”

“He took away my right to view her body and say a proper goodbye,” she said. “The hurt I carry every day is so heavy that it is crippling.”

Her final message to her daughter still haunts her – “Come home to mum” and “I love you.”

Hannah McGuire, aged just 23, was strangled in the bathroom of her Sebastopol home by her ex-boyfriend, Lachlan Young, who then burned her body and sent fake su***de messages from her phone.

These are two parents left with nothing but memories – and the unbearable weight of knowing their daughter’s kindness and future were stolen in one night of violence. 💔

04/10/2025

Huge congratulations to Lauren Grace on being named Clunes’ 2025 A Grade Netball Best & Fairest! 👏🏻 A massive achievement and well-deserved recognition for an outstanding season on court! 🏆

28/09/2025

After seven and a half years serving the community, newsXpress Clunes has announced it will close its doors at 4pm on Friday 24 October.

Craig, Cyn, Mitch (& Elly), Georgia (& Dan), Maya and Griffin shared their gratitude to locals for the loyalty and friendships built over the years, saying many customers had become more like friends.

The store has been through its share of challenges, from an attempted ATM robbery to the ups and downs of COVID, but also milestones, including two of their children’s weddings and the upcoming arrival of their first grandchild.

In the weeks leading up to closure, changes will be made to billing, newspaper deliveries, and the winding down of the Bendigo Bank Agency and Tatts services. Updates will be provided along the way.

The family say they look back with pride on their role in the community and the connections they’ve made, and wish everyone the very best as they step into the next chapter.

27/09/2025

This morning, Clunes played host to a Mad Max reunion of die-hard fans, all coming together to celebrate the cult classic that still burns rubber in Aussie film history.

It wasn’t about Hollywood glitz or red carpets – just genuine passion from the people who love the film.

The streets of Clunes made the perfect backdrop, with locals and visitors swapping stories, sharing laughs, and paying tribute to the movie that helped carve out a piece of our cultural identity.

Big thanks to Café Fifty Two for capturing the moment – proof that even decades later, Mad Max still brings the fans together.

26/09/2025

Clunes is one of those places you never really get sick of wandering. The main street’s still rocking that gold rush look – same 19th-century facades, same character, like time just slowed down out here.

The bookshops are what really make it, though. We’re lucky to be one of the few proper book towns in the world, and it shows – shelves and shelves of old gems tucked into every second shopfront. Locals treat it like normal, but outsiders come in wide-eyed, hunting for rare finds.

When you’ve had your fill of pages, you duck into the museum to remind yourself just how much history sits under your feet, or grab a feed at one of the cafés. Cafe Fifty Two’s a favourite – vintage charm, solid coffee, a place you’ll always bump into someone you know.

It’s not just about living in a town with pretty buildings – it’s about being surrounded by stories, past and present, every time you step outside.

20/09/2025

Who loves Clunes? 😍

10/09/2025

Kim Johnson has just finished up a beautiful hand-painted sign for the soon-to-reopen Clunes Top Shop! 🎨

A touch of craftsmanship bringing new life to a local favourite as it gets ready to welcome the community back through its doors! 🏪

17/08/2025

The Clunes Top Shop is getting a refurbishment, and will soon be back in business, reopening as a take-away once the work’s all wrapped up! 🍟

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