Community News

  • When less is more

    When less is more

    In a world with a population forecast to hit 8.5 billion in just 12 years, the need to find more…

  • Fight refuelled – Petrol station plans resurface with bid for restaurant

    *Published: Midland Express, September 4, 2017 Controversial plans have reemerged for a service station at the southern gateway to Woodend…

  • Petrol plans doused

    Petrol plans doused

    *Published: Midland Express, October 10, 2017 Brakes have been put on divisive plans for a petrol station and 23-seat convenience…

  • Early birthday gift for brigade

    Early birthday gift for brigade

    News of a new fire station is an early birthday present for Carlsruhe Fire Brigade as it prepares to celebrate…

  • Backlash over bike review

    Backlash over bike review

    Community backlash may force Macedon Ranges Shire Council to reconsider a review of its ban on motorised recreational vehicle use…

  • Guardians brave the elements

    Guardians brave the elements

    Wild and windy weather didn’t deter prospective River Guardians from walking along the Campaspe River at Carlsruhe at an Upper…

  • Meet the Dads Club

    Meet the Dads Club

    It might be difficult to make new mates in a new town but one group of dads is making it…

  • Local Vets honoured

    Local Vets honoured

    Kyneton has become host to myriad of colours and textures this week for the Kyneton Anzac week quilt exhibition –…

  • Callum a real champion

    Callum a real champion

    For the last three Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday appeals, young Callum Judd has been watching progress from his hospital…

  • Local efforts impress

    Local efforts impress

    Young people today can come under a lot of criticism, but the youth of the region made an invaluable and…