Reform ‘a step backwards’
Macedon Ranges has joined a chorus of local councils demanding answers on a major proposal to reintroduce single-member ward structures state-wide.
The change would likely...
Farm venture up for award
Kyneton's Melissa Connors has been nominated for the Prime Super Agricultural Innovation Award for her initiative This Farm Needs a Farmer.
The initiative has become...
A hill house concert hall
A house on a hill at chilly East Trentham has by chance become an inviting winter concert hall.
Built 13 years ago, although not with...
New musical work for children
The Castlemaine Chamber Players are thrilled to be among three local groups to recently receive funds via Regional Arts Victoria.
The group was successful in...
Eyes in the sky
Victoria Police members will soon have access to drone technology with the establishment of the first ever Drone Unit.
Senior Sergeant Peter Carey of Castlemaine...
Baringhup solar hearings begin
State planning panel hearings for the proposed 75 megawatt Baringhup solar farm began yesterday and will continue today at Maldon's Bill Woodfull Reserve.
Planning Panels...
Steps forward for Hanging Rock
Hanging Rock's East Paddock will be purchased by the state government from Macedon Ranges Council via a $3 million commitment over the next three...
River warning lifted
A health warning applied to the Campaspe River between Kyneton and Lake Eppalock since early June was lifted on Sunday afternoon by the Environment...
Castlemaine unwrapped!
A special tour taking place in Castlemaine next week will show participants where and how they can shop locally to keep single-use plastic out...
TOWERS CALL – Council in bid for innovative solutions
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has won support after doubling down on its call for stronger governance on the placement of telecommunication towers in the...
Big-hearted gesture
Homeless people and those doing it tough are being offered a warming soup and roll and a warm dry place to escape the bitter...
Courage on climate workshop
Locals worried about climate change and its impacts are being encouraged not to despair and invited to join with like-minded others to help address...
