Latest News
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Two injured in Macedon crash
Two drivers were treated for injuries at the scene of a crash on Black Forest Drive at Macedon that closed the road in both directions shortly after 2pm last Monday. It is believed a 79-year-old female driver from Woodend exited the service station into the centre crossing and was involved in a collision with a…
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Horse rescued from spillway
Emergency services assisted with an unusual rescue of a horse that became trapped last week. The horse, named Flicker, had fallen through a collapsed concrete dam spillway and was unable to free himself. Working alongside SES Gisborne Unit, the attending veterinarian and the specialist team from Arthurs Creek and Strathewen CFA Large Animal Rescue, Gisborne…
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‘Hands off’ the Ranges
“We don’t want to be Melbourne. We don’t want urban sprawl. So, hands off!” was the message Macedon Ranges councillor Daniel Young directed at the state government last week. It comes as the council continues its battle against inappropriate development at Clarkefield in a 2300-home proposal that the state government will now decide. The proposal…
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Council seeks data on roo harvesting
Macedon Ranges Shire Council will again call for facts and figures on the state government’s Kangaroo Harvesting Management Plan ahead of its 2028 review. Councillors are determined to understand how the program was formulated, the data supporting it and whether the Macedon Ranges should be included based on that evidence. The move was in response…
Sport
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Tigers win back-to-back
Kyneton’s FIDA football team has claimed back-to-back premierships after producing a determined 24-point victory over the previously undefeated Sunbury Kangaroos at the Showgrounds on Sunday. The Tigers entered the grand final as underdogs against a Kangaroos side that had not lost a game all season, but rose to the occasion with a disciplined team performance…
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Giants dethrone premiers
Inspired by an eight-goal haul from captain Brad Mangan, Gisborne Giants toppled reigning premiers Riddell by 16 points on Saturday. It was the most significant victory by the Giants since they entered senior RDFNL ranks last season, and augurs well for the club’s future. Round 15 was the most dramatic for 2026 as far as…
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Riddell by four goals
Versatility across the court was important as Riddell A-grade netballers won a crucial match against Gisborne Giants on Saturday. The Bombers prevailed 42-38 to consolidate in fourth place, with the Giants sliding to fifth. Brianna De Haas turned in one of her top games, and Riddell had four different goal scorers, while the Giants relied…
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Kyneton FIDA Tigers chasing back-to-back
Kyneton’s FIDA football team will run out for an historic second consecutive Grand Final this Sunday (July 26), looking to defend the premiership they won in stunning fashion last year. The Tigers meet Sunbury at Kyneton Showgrounds, first bounce at 11:30am, in the 2026 FIDA Grand Final. Last year’s flag ended a long wait for…
Community
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A celebration of nature and art
From a graffitied drainpipe to the beautification of Murnong Creek – a new mural project at Lions Memorial Park in Riddells Creek is transforming an eyesore into an inspiring celebration of nature, art and local collaboration. Riddells Creek Lions Club worked along two local artist, Lyn Hovey and Jarryn Pitts, to convert a graffitied structure…
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Active Living Census stats a wake-up call
The results of the 2025 Active Living Census are in, and some results are concerning. People living in the Loddon Campaspe region have higher rates of risky drinking, poorer health and lower life satisfaction than the rest of the state. People are not eating enough fruit and vegetables, and more than 50 per cent of…
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Young filmmaker wins People’s Choice Award
Sacred Heart College student Thomas Corboy (Class of 2025), was announced last month as the winner of the Top Screen 2026 People’s Choice Award. The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority’s annual Top Screen program celebrates the creative achievements of outstanding VCE Media students. Just 15 films were selected from more than 350 nominations across Victoria.…
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Tiny Homes on Wheels – An affordable housing option for homeless women
The housing crisis is hitting our community hard, and sadly, older women are an increasing demographic predisposed to homelessness. Mount Alexander Shire has a higher percentage of homeless women than the Victorian average, and the drivers for that are gender inequity and men’s violence against women. The local council changed the local law a few…
Leisure
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Maayan Licht set to dazzle
The Castlemaine State Festival is counting down the days until its next highly anticipated fundraising event on August 14. Imagine Farinelli meets Freddie Mercury. Enter Maayan Licht, the dazzling sopranista hailed as one of Europe’s most electrifying new stars, making his long-awaited Australian debut, which will include a stopover at the Castlemaine Town Hall. With…
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Dancing in your 60s and beyond
What began as a simple idea between two local dance teachers has grown into one of the week’s highlights for many older residents. Designed for older adults, Dance for Wellbeing 60+ is a combination of uplifting music, stretching and dance phrases. Following the enthusiastic response to their Castlemaine classes, dance teachers, Edna Reinhardt and Heidi…
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‘Words in Winter’ at the Athenaeum
As part of the upcoming ‘Words in Winter’ event on Saturday July 25, author Lynne Cooper will speak at Maldon’s Athenaeum Library. Cooper is the author of The Mystery Medal, which tells the story of her great grandfather, Sergeant Henry Frood of the Victorian Police. In 1889 a small delegation of Chinese men from the…
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Up close and personal with Elliot Goblet
Ever wanted to ask one of Australia’s funniest comedians the question you’ve always wondered about? Here’s your chance. Up Close and Personal is unlike any comedy show you’ve been to. Part live performance, part candid conversation, the intimate evening features a special guest performing before sitting down for a relaxed interview – with the audience…