News
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Play it safe at footy finals
The Macedon Ranges Highway Patrol has a message for footy finals crowds: play it safe. Sergeant Lee Clayton said his…
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Soccer club’s pitch for reserve
Woodend Soccer Club is campaigning for a multi-purpose synthetic soccer pitch for the sport to grow in Woodend. The soccer…
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Refugee to research fellow
During his six-year imprisonment on Manus Island, a mobile phone was Behrouz Boochani’s most valued possession. It kept him in…
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Free forum talks tenants’ rights
Tenants, landlords and real estate professionals are invited to join a free Tenants’ Rights Forum in Castlemaine aimed at educating…
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Gambling policy on pause
Kyneton Bowling Club must wait until mid-September for the outcome of Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy, which…
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Pat does us proud
Romsey archer Patrick French delivered a tremendous performance in tough conditions against tough competitors at his first Paralympic Games. He…
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Levy to impact tourism, but boost housing
Macedon Ranges accommodation providers are nervously awaiting the outcome of major changes to their industry and expect tourism to also…
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Baco workers strike
More than 80 Australian Manufacturing Worker’s Union and Electrical Trades Union members working at Don KR Castlemaine began strike action…
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Level crossing upgrade
The Victorian Goldfields Railway in conjunction with Mount Alexander Shire Council is in the process of upgrading the level crossing…
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Armed robbery at Kyneton RSL
Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a 42-year-old man after two licensed venues were robbed at gunpoint this month. Detectives…
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Councils call for change
Rate caps, service gaps, ageing infrastructure and state/federal government cost shifting has impacted delivery of basic core service responsibilities in…
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Retiree saves the soul of Guildford
An 89-year-old Castlemaine resident has purchased the Guildford General Store to ensure its continued operation for the community. The property…