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  • Porcupine Village project advances

    Porcupine Village project advances

    The team behind the redevelopment of Maldon tourist attraction Porcupine Village has submitted an amended planning permit for consideration by…

  • The harsh realities of living rough

    The harsh realities of living rough

    People often talk about the pervasiveness of homelessness but what does that really mean? There are a multitude of different…

  • Full-fibre NBN ahead

    Full-fibre NBN ahead

    More than 12,000 residential homes and businesses across McEwen will be able to place an order to upgrade their NBN…

  • Ward structures under review

    Ward structures under review

    Mount Alexander Shire Council and Hepburn Shire Council are among 39 Victorian local councils undergoing electoral structure reviews throughout 2023-24….

  • We can eradicate poverty

    We can eradicate poverty

    Through his charity, I Am Someone, Steve Argent has worked tirelessly for 18 years to raise more than $4M and…

  • Dogs seized from alleged illegal breeding property

    Dogs seized from alleged illegal breeding property

    RSPCA’s major investigations team seized 29 dogs and puppies from a Macedon Ranges property last Monday. The seizure is the…

  • Breaking the cycle of chronic clutter

    Breaking the cycle of chronic clutter

    Rooms stuffed to brim, clutter piled to the ceiling … Catherine Carney has just about seen it all but she…

  • Woodend centre to stay open

    Woodend centre to stay open

    Woodend Customer Service Centre will remain open with reduced operating hours after facing potential closure. Macedon Ranges Shire Council voted…

  • Housing policy adopted

    Housing policy adopted

    Macedon Ranges Shire Council has adopted a new policy to inform future decisions around affordable housing. Council’s Affordable Housing Policy…

  • NAIDOC honours for Brodie

    NAIDOC honours for Brodie

    Talented young local storyteller, playwright and performing artist, Brodie Murray, was among the finalists at the National NAIDOC Awards held…

  • Car ploughs into home at Campbells Creek

    Car ploughs into home at Campbells Creek

    Castlemaine Police are investigating after a car ploughed into the front of a home on the corner of Moscript and…

  • Riddell study gets moving

    Riddell study gets moving

    The Riddells Creek Movement Network Study is taking shape with a draft recommendation report complete and aims for the final…