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.
Daylesford crash driver granted bail
The Mount Macedon driver charged following a fatal collision at a Daylesford pub beer garden last month, which killed five people, has been granted bail.
Next gen rescuers
A frightened and trapped wallaby was rescued from a residential street in Gisborne last month with the help of three local children.
Thefts and vandalism impact Riddell
Destruction and theft of electrical systems at Riddells Creek Recreation Reserve has caused Telstra mobile interruption and cut power to sporting venues.
Proof in the pud!
Iconic Castlemaine business Pud For All Seasons has joined forces with Amazon Australia to create a world-first 'Aussie Christmas Pudding' that launches today.
