News
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Tony Davis named Macedon Ranges’ Citizen of the Year
Tony Davis is a founding father of Little Athletics in Kyneton and more than 50 years on he remains one of its strongest supporters.
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Tarrengower Tower turns 100
Last Friday a large crowd gathered in the shade of the Mount Tarrengower Lookout Tower to celebrate its 100th year.
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AM honour for researcher
A childhood battle with an aggressive form of bone cancer led Ngaire Elwood to a remarkable career in stem cell research. The Mount Macedon resident of 20 years has now been named a Member of the Order of Australia for her significant service to medicine, in particular to stem cell research and treatment. Ngaire was…
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OAMs for Woodend couple
Woodend’s Allan and Shirley Cann have been honoured for their extensive dedication to volunteering, receiving Medals of the Order of Australia in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
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Cheers to 25 years of beers
Holgate Brewhouse is celebrating ’25 Years of Beers’ in 2024 with a year of special releases, collaborations and nationwide events.
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Boy conquers series
Macedon Ranges’ own Felix Cameron has captivated audiences starring as the fearless and curious teenager Eli Bell in hit Netflix series Boy Swallows Universe.
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New kinder coming to Lancefield
Early site works are expected to begin this month to prepare for construction of a new kindergarten and maternal and child health centre in Lancefield.
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Look out for snakes
Be on the lookout for snakes and know what to do if you, or someone you’re with, is bitten, Ambulance Victoria warns. Vctoria’s snake season is typically between September and April, with sightings more common in the summer months. Paramedics recently responded to a serious snake bite incident in which the patient felt light tingling…
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Black garlic captivates tastebuds
A culinary interest in black garlic has taken root and one producer just outside of Kyneton is celebrating the trend.
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Good yarding of Kyneton weaners
Kyneton livestock agents yarded just on 1500 head at the annual weaner cattle sale held last Wednesday.
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Local landcarer joins taskforce
Pipers Creek Landcare member Peter Sporle has been invited to join the Victorian Gorse Taskforce committee.

