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Holding the class in the palm of his hand

An inspiring teacher can make a young person's high school experience extraordinary. And there is no one more deserving of that praise...

Exemption on farm worker accommodation

Farmers will no longer require a permit to build on-farm worker accommodation under new Victorian planning changes. The permit...

Still waiting on safety upgrades

Safety upgrades for a risky Baynton road floodway remain on Macedon Ranges Council’s draft works list more than eight years on despite...

Hundreds turn out for testing

New COVID exposure sites across Macedon Ranges and Castlemaine led hundreds of people to front up for testing on the weekend.

Ranges interrupted

Poor telecommunications is hindering business, social interaction, health and learning online in the Macedon Ranges. A survey conducted across...

Getting regional students back in the classroom

The Victorian Government is ensuring students in regional Victoria can return to face-to-face learning as soon as possible – with a plan...

Awards entries closing soon

Entries for the 2021 Mount Alexander Business Awards are closing soon and local businesses nominated for this year's awards are urged to...

Police report influx of unauthorised workers

Police have reported an influx of unauthorised workers from metropolitan areas coming into Gisborne and Macedon Ranges. They warn...

Volunteer trappers wanted

Volunteer trappers mark eight years of operation of the Macedon Ranges Indian Myna Action Group this year. Indian mynas...

Romsey aged care to VCAT

A 120-bed residential aged-care facility for Romsey has Macedon Ranges Council’s tick of approval as it progresses to the Victorian Civil and...

Podcast a finalist

Castlemaine sustainability podcast Saltgrass has been announced as a finalist for the world's top nature media competition – the Jackson Wild Media Awards.

Message made material

Helping raise awareness around mental health maintenance is a matter close to Simon Robins' heart. "I've lost a few...

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