Dicko to the rescue
Electricity runs through Gordon Dickeson's veins.
The Powercor linesman has worked with live wires for 37 years and still to this day loves his job.
Even...
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...
Conservation partnership blooms
Mountain Distilling has struck a partnership with conservation group 'aTree' with a shared vision to restore and protect Australia's forests.
The Mount Macedon distillery has...
‘Pay it forward’ balloons bring joy
Birthday parties may be out during the pandemic but one recurrent house guest has likely attended more celebrations in the Macedon Ranges than anyone...
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...
A host of golden daffodils…
Longtime Newstead locals Peter and Lilian Skillbeck have more than 2000 excellent reasons to look on the bright side of life.
Earlier this year, around...
