Gisborne fight not over
Opponents to Gisborne Business Park's expansion fear their voices have fallen on deaf ears as the proposal lives on in Macedon Ranges Council's draft...
Woodend wildlife op shop opens
A new op shop has opened in Woodend to provide much-needed financial support for our regional wildlife rescue and shelter services.
Woodend local Sandy Howe...
Healthy landscapes
Connecting Country has been successful in round three of the Smart Farms Small Grants program and will receive $49,623 to develop a targeted Healthy...
Farmers win in land battle
A fourth generation Springfield farming family has taken on the state government in a David and Goliath battle over land, and won.
Backed by Macedon...
Lancefield recycling centre launches
Lancefield locals are encouraged to think twice about what they are sending to landfill through the launch of a Lancefield Recycle Centre last week.
The...
Fed up: Diggings park vandalised
Fed up Chewton locals say they've had enough of vandalism being inflicted on treasured local walking trails and public land within Castlemaine Diggings National...
Sustainable living at The Paddock
Work is set to begin shortly on stage two of The Paddock Eco Village in Castlemaine after the project took a hit during the...
Alternative development?
"Sometimes what may seem radical, almost ridiculous now, can turn into a visionary decision when looked back on by future generations."
This is just one...
GROWING PAINS FOR GISBORNE
Gisborne's coveted village feel could be compromised if Macedon Ranges Council's draft 30-year plan for the town is adopted without change.
The plan recommends controversial...
Exploration shock – Residents protest gold drilling in the Wombat
Blackwood residents protested in the Wombat State Forest last week after they discovered mining company Currawong Resources had begun exploratory drilling for gold.
Residents said...
Farm Zone win for Lancefield family
A Lancefield couple has fought to build their dream home and business in a Rochford-area Farm Zone and won unanimous support from Macedon Ranges...
Grants cash splash
Maldon Urban Landcare has reason to feel well pleased with itself this week after being named among the local groups to secure some grant...
