Theme set for dawn service
Planning is now under way for the Mount Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service themed 'Honouring Every Role, Every Sacrifice'.
Tourism boost for ranges
Local tourism has been boosted as organisations look to develop innovative ways to encourage people to stay longer in the region.
Writing prize to honour Kath
Hush Foundation Kindness has launched the inaugural Health Writing Prize in memory of Castlemaine-based doctor and author Kath O’Connor.
Bikes stolen
Police are investigating a burglary in Cobaw between December 3-7.
Advocates renew calls for exclusion
Concerned local residents and wildlife advocates have renewed calls for an end to commercial kangaroo shooting in the Mount Alexander and Macedon Ranges Shires and beyond.
You’ll never guess who lives down the road…
This month features renowned author Carmel Bird who has written 11 novels, nine collections, seven anthologies, seven non-fiction works and four children’s books.
Local distillery scoops the pool
An Australian take on Greece’s favourite tipple, ouzo, has secured five industry awards in the past year for Romsey's Macedon Distillery.
Wedge Street plan rejected
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has rejected an 18-lot development at Wedge Street, Kyneton.
Christmas hamper surprise
Braemar College students have generously put together individual hampers for each and every resident at Bupa Aged Care in Woodend.
Keg for the Women’s Shed
Shedshaker Brewing’s Keg for Good is back today with the Castlemaine Surrounds Women’s Shed being this month’s recipient.
Lifestyle village too remote
VivaLife's plans for an over 50s residential lifestyle village at Kyneton have come to a halt following rejection at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Coliban to appeal licence
Coliban Water will appeal its new Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant operating licence from the EPA at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
