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  • Generosity in hard times

    Generosity in hard times

    The Lancefield Romsey Community Support initiative has highlighted the generosity and support of the region throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Since…

  • FUTURE GISBORNE? Call to reshape 30-year plan

    FUTURE GISBORNE? Call to reshape 30-year plan

    Gisborne ratepayer Dean Markham is leading a fight against a 30-year plan for his town that he fears foreshadows a…

  • Farm plans fast-tracked

    Farm plans fast-tracked

    Madeleine Jenkins and Tim Harvey had the rug pulled out from under them before they found solace in farm life…

  • After the shockwaves

    After the shockwaves

    Former Elphinstone girl Indi Phillips was among thousands lucky enough to escape the devastating August 4 explosion in Beirut with…

  • WORLD HERITAGE BID

    WORLD HERITAGE BID

    Castlemaine and surrounds are in plum position to benefit from a momentous bid to see the wider Central Victorian Goldfields…

  • Compelled to fight

    Compelled to fight

    Last week the Express reported on comment in the Victorian Parliament about the tragic death of Kyneton woman Alicia Little,…

  • ‘Keep open space’ call

    ‘Keep open space’ call

    Macedon Ranges Council is seeking to secure significant Gisborne land for public open space to prevent it being snapped up…

  • Foodies connect

    Foodies connect

    A community of passionate Macedon Ranges cooks and foodies has formed to share ideas, recipes, tips and tricks, and swap…

  • Ecosystems decline ‘severe’ and ‘ongoing’

    Ecosystems decline ‘severe’ and ‘ongoing’

    Macedon Ranges faces a critical challenge in tackling the severe and ongoing decline of local ecosystems. Detrimental human and natural…

  • STAFF SPEAK OUT – Council employees detail impact of restructure

    STAFF SPEAK OUT – Council employees detail impact of restructure

    Former staff members of Macedon Ranges Shire Council have spoken out about what they describe as a disregard for employee…

  • Revamp for Carlsruhe roadhouse

    Revamp for Carlsruhe roadhouse

    An application has been lodged with Macedon Ranges Shire Council for a permit to redevelop the Carlsruhe BP Roadhouse into…

  • Program grows wings and saves lives

    Program grows wings and saves lives

    Live4Life, the only youth mental health and suicide prevention model designed specifically for rural communities, has received outstanding validation in…