News
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Kilkenny ‘please explain’
Macedon Ranges Shire Council is calling on Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny to explain removal of significant trees from Mount…
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Composters call for delay on green bins
Local composting group YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard) is calling on Mount Alexander Shire Council to delay the roll-out…
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Anzac fund barrier removed
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has removed a controversial barrier to Anzac Day support funding, but not without opposition. Both Kyneton…
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Graffiti mural builds connection
A garden wall at Castlemaine Community House has been brought to life with a vibrant new mural by local artist…
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Shoppers to experience Piper Street differently
Piper Street business-owners are uniting to change visitor experience in a special night shopping event. Love Spell’s Heather Carulli is…
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Local MP to retire from politics
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas has announced she will retire from politics at the next state election, bringing an end to…
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From war zones to Woodend
A former Australian Army sniper who spent two decades on continuous service – including multiple deployments to Afghanistan – will…
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Snow gums to be removed for view
Battle lines have been re-established in a fight over restoring historic view lines to Mount Macedon Memorial Cross and saving…
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Commuters call for more carriages
Victoria’s free public transport initiative has now been extended until the end of May but overcrowding has prevented many regional…
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Construction begins on $267M New Gisborne development
Construction of a 247-home heritage-inspired over-50s community in New Gisborne has begun, following approval of its first stage late last…
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Speed reduction recommended
Macedon Ranges Shire councillors will next week consider a recommendation to lower speeds at a section of Three Chain Road…
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Malmsbury florist wins peer award
By Lily Tuck At last month’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, Malmsbury’s Olivia Coutts received the inaugural Florist Choice…