Harcourt Rising comes to Castlemaine
Castlemaine's Shedshaker Brewing is hosting a massive weekend of fundraisers for the Harcourt bushfire recovery over the weekend of February 20-22.
Called Harcourt Rising, each...
Farming ‘unconference’ breaks new ground
Local farmers have turned to their community in a grassroots quest to position Macedon Ranges as a centre for excellence in regenerative agriculture and...
Celebrating all Australians
In most parts of Australia, January 26 is a divisive day, one where the divide between fundamental beliefs is more pronounced than ever.
In...
Population fear in Riddells Creek
A Victorian Government-appointed advisory committee decision last year witnessed the Macedon Ranges Shire Council overruled once more, approving the Amess Road Precinct Structure Plan...
Will Kyneton be kept country?
A Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal decision that overruled Macedon Ranges Shire Council's position on a Kyneton development will see an urban commercial precinct...
Gisborne’s furore over development
A VCAT decision that overturned council's refusal for a housing development in Gisborne, has seen nearby residents voice multiple complaints since construction work escalated...
Government email confirms wildlife rescuer’s rights
Clarity surrounding the rights of wildlife rescuers has emerged since reports surfaced a week ago that many had been threatened by state government officials...
It’s cup day at Hanging Rock
The annual Australia Day races at Hanging Rock are one of the major drawcard attractions in the district next Monday.
Being a public holiday, thousands...
Logging truck tips and loses load
A logging truck with two trailers attached crashed and spilled its load at Woodend last Tuesday afternoon.
The rear trailer was reportedly loose and caused...
Rebuilding from the ashes
Taradale Fire Brigade has organised a GoFundMe appeal to assist four volunteers from the Harcourt CFA who lost their homes and a business in...
Fire contained, recovery begins
The Fogartys Gap Road fire that impacted Ravenswood South, Walmer, Harcourt, Sutton Grange, Faraday and surrounds on January 9 was officially declared contained on...
Fire sends shock waves through industries
Dozens of local small businesses and producers have been impacted by the Harcourt fire on January 9, which destroyed the Harcourt Cooperative Cool Stores,...
