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Dining heads outdoors

Central Victoria will experience summer in a whole new way this year, as hospitality businesses begin to reimagine the way they work. Macedon Ranges Council...

Alarm at tree harvesting

Malmsbury East residents have become increasingly alarmed at the number of live trees being cut down, chopped up and removed from the Metcalfe Forest,...

Words to remember 2020 by

In a year to forget, let's leave some words to remember. The experiences of Victorians during the coronavirus pandemic are being sought for an exhibition...

Run your own race

Castlemaine's iconic Run The Maine event is set to go virtual! Organisers were determined the 12th annual fundraiser for Castlemaine Health would go ahead despite...

A story worth (over)sharing

While the arrival of spring reminds us of years past when it was possible to enjoy being among the hustle and bustle of the...

Spotlight on wildlife road trauma

Wildlife carers are optimistic that more can be done to prevent wildlife road trauma as Macedon Ranges Council moves to investigate the issue. Spearheading the...

Castlemaine – Maryborough rail trail gains momentum

Moves to develop a new rail trail linking Castlemaine to Maryborough are gaining momentum with a new committee of six now formed to pursue...

Reopening of maternity service a step closer

Maternity services at Castlemaine Health are one step closer to reopening with the framework for the new model of care on track to be...

Lancefield Romsey link in crime syndicate

Police have arrested three Macedon Ranges locals among 18 people of interest in an organised crime syndicate bust. Vehicle Crime Squad detectives seized more than...

‘We all have stories to tell …’

Castlemaine resident Isis Jordan is thrilled to be the new manager for Lancefield and District Farmers Market. "We all have stories to tell, and I'm...

Art to soothe the senses at Romsey

Distinctive art installations are hoped to be secured as part of the exciting next step for Romsey Ecotherapy Park. A unique feature, Art in the...

Council candidates revealed

Mount Alexander will see uncontested elections for two wards in October's local government elections while Macedon Ranges has a strong field of prospective councillors...

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