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Mount Alexander Shire · Mount Alexander ShireTrentham has been crowned the 2025 Victoria Top Tourism Town in the Tiny Tourism Town category. Selected from a highly competitive field of outstanding towns, Trentham stood out for its charm, community spirit and visitor appeal. Set on the edge of the Wombat State Forest, Trentham is known for its goldrush-era streetscape, boutique stores, welcoming country pubs, art galleries and top-notch food and wine experiences. It’s entry described it as …Read Article
Trentham tops the list

Airbnb · San DiegoBy Kate Callen / July 28, 2025
This Thursday, July 31, YIMBY Democrats of San Diego are holding a “Summer Soiree” fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. at the Town and Country Resort. YIMBY politicians like Congressman Scott Peters and Assemblymember Chris Ward will be there, along with developers, lobbyists, law firms, and … representatives of Airbnb.
The event flyer gives a big shout-out to the vacation rental conglomerate: “We would like to extend a specia…See the Story
Strange Bedfellows: YIMBY Democrats and Airbnb

Artificial Intelligence · Mount Alexander ShireArtificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries and Macedon Ranges Shire Council will soon consider a new purposed policy to catch up. An Artificial Intelligence Policy is intended to “set clear direction for the safe, effective and innovative use of AI, support compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines, and build community trust”. Last week, Cr Kate Kendall spearheaded the move for development of draft document, stating it had…Read Article