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  • Holding the class in the palm of his hand

    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…

  • Exemption on farm worker accommodation

    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 exemption…

  • Still waiting on safety upgrades

    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…

  • Hundreds turn out for testing

    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…

  • Ranges interrupted

    Ranges interrupted

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

  • Getting regional students back in the classroom

    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…

  • Awards entries closing soon

    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…

  • Police report influx of unauthorised workers

    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 that…

  • Volunteer trappers wanted

    Volunteer trappers wanted

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

  • Romsey aged care to VCAT

    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…

  • Podcast a finalist

    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…

  • Message made material

    Message made material

    Helping raise awareness around mental health maintenance is a matter close to Simon Robins’ heart. “I’ve lost a few mates…