Malmsbury Reservoir bridge under repair
Malmsbury Reservoir’s picturesque access bridge is undergoing a major refurbishment of the heritage-listed structure.
Castlemaine Skate Park ‘Virtually unskateable’
Local skaters have voiced their frustration at Mount Alexander Shire Council's decision to cover the Castlemaine Skate Park in anti-graffiti paint, claiming the painted surface makes the park slippery and dangerous.
Fatal crash in Lancefield
Kyneton police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Lancefield early Saturday morning.
“Line in sand drawn” for DPO
Years of planning frustration in Lancefield has forced Macedon Ranges Shire councillors to admit the town's controversial development plan overlay is not working as...
Woodend IGA changes hands
Ritchies Supermarkets has acquired the Woodend IGA supermarket and liquor store from the Marks family.
Double award win for Foodworks Gisborne
Williamson's FoodWorks has claimed two of the most coveted awards at the Australian United Retailers Awards.
Kyneton’s golden reputation
Kyneton's premier foodie reputation has been confirmed with several local venues claiming honours at the 2023 Golden Plate Awards.
Sheep rescued after eight years in the Wombat State Forest
The fourth lost sheep survivor of a truck rollover near Daylesford eight years ago has been located and reunited with its mates at Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary.
Tales of the creek kids
Propelled by a desire to produce an audio book that his kids could listen to at bedtime and inspired by his love of the environment and his children's adventures down by the creek, Rob Law has produced the most phenomenal Australian children's radio drama reminiscent of Blinky Bill and Snugglepot and Cuddle Pie.
Protecting the valley’s biodiversity
Work is under way on a biodiversity audit that aims to find out more about the creatures and plants that call the Harcourt Valley home.
Adventure for landscape protection
Gisborne’s Jye Tebble has hiked the notorious Pacific Crest Trail in the USA in support of Biolinks Alliance’s work to restore and protect largescale...
Drier conditions
Macedon Ranges residents are being urged to prepare for an increased likelihood of warmer and drier conditions over summer.

















