Working together to protect waterways
On a dry hot summer day last Wednesday, citizen scientists, government agencies, landcare and a platypus ecologist worked together collecting water samples from 20...
Buddhist temple refused
A Buddhist temple and assembly hall has been refused for Gisborne South following strong community backlash.
Macedon Ranges Shire councillors voted 7-2 in favour of...
Power to community – Woodend wind energy project gets go ahead
A community wind energy facility at Woodend has been given the go ahead following the state government's approval of a planning scheme amendment to...
The harp electric!
Mary Doumany has performed in some of the world's grandest opera houses and concert halls, including the Sydney Opera House and Albert Hall in...
Firies back tower
Emergency warnings and communications are expected to improve for the previously fire-ravaged Benloch as Telstra moves to install a second telecommunications tower.
Telstra has proposed...
Protecting precious species
The unassuming little basalt peppercress plant, a nationally endangered species, is being given a new chance of life at the iconic Hanging Rock Reserve.
As...
Business park controversy
Controversy now surrounds a plan to expand New Gisborne's business park.
New Gisborne residents are petitioning Macedon Ranges Shire Council to re-think the proposal that...
Getting the message across
An inspirational and thought-provoking address by renowned mental health advocate Wayne Schwass took place in Woodend's Buffalo Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Schwass, a former champion...
Get your head around climate
Understanding climate change impacts at a local level is the focus of a public information session coming up at Maldon next week.
All are invited...
RAR welcomes medevac
Local refugee rights advocates are welcoming last week's historic medevac vote in federal parliament but say more needs to be done to treat those...
$10M for sports precinct
An elected Shorten Labor Government will invest $10 million in stages one and two of the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct.
Shadow Minister for Sport...
Soil scientists share knowledge
Landowners in the district can gain a better understanding on soil management by attending a free workshop hosted by the Upper Campaspe Landcare Network...
