Get on board with Harcourt’s Miniature Railway
It's an imposing sight.
The newly built replica of Maryborough's grand 1870s railway station, complete with newly added clock tower, stands testament to the massive...
Help for new parents
Castlemaine-based doula Elloise Moffatt has launched a free online parent group aimed to support first-time and new parents across the region.
Elloise specialises in supporting...
Carbon neutral plan for council
Mount Alexander Shire Council has adopted a detailed plan outlining the path it now intends to follow to achieve zero net carbon emissions for...
‘Stakeholders’ call for new candidates
A group of 'concerned local stakeholders' who believe the potential of the Macedon Ranges "is being constrained by current regional decision makers" has put...
Woodend designer builds new sustainable brand
Woodend designer Bree Cresp has combined her skill for dressmaking and passion for the environment to make a difference.
Her new eco fashion label Get...
Elections will go ahead
Local government elections will proceed on Saturday October 24, despite some concern they have been compromised by COVID-19.
Last week, Municipal Association of Victoria president...
Who will seek re-election?
Six of Macedon Ranges' current nine councillors have confirmed they will seek re-election in October and one will bow out after serving 12 years.
Roger...
FARM DECISION OVERTHROWN
Macedon Ranges Council's decision to refuse farmland development for a small-scale farm venture at Woodend North has been overthrown by the Victorian Civil and...
Newstead’s solar farm plan
Plans for a small-scale solar farm, big enough to generate enough electricity for Newstead, have opened for public review.
Renewable Newstead, the community group behind...
Marnie rises to the challenge
Woodend's Marnie Thorsen is a 'bloody legend' in the eyes of the Mito Foundation.
She has been named in the top 30 individual achievers for...
GemLife Woodend in bid to expand
GemLife Woodend is seeking to extend its over 50s lifestyle resort with an additional 19 homes to the west, which one objector fears may...
Get your ISO scarecrows ready!
While the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival has been postponed, a favourite part of the event can still be enjoyed by the inventive Kyneton...
