Latest News
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Heritage questioned in cross tree clearing
A dispute has emerged between the Victorian National Parks Association and Parks Victoria over woodland clearing works at Mount Macedon,…
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More than just a free shower
A collaborative effort between Mount Alexander Shire Council, Dhelkaya Health, The Salvation Army Castlemaine and other agencies has enabled the…
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Local designers edged out
Two local skatepark designers have questioned Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s decision to award the redevelopment contract for Kyneton Skatepark to…
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An artist, a rockstar and the Archibald
Castlemaine artist Ned Middleton is a bit of a music buff, and while Tim Rogers’ band the Hard-Ons isn’t really…
Sport
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Kyneton, Macedon facing tough tests
There are two big drawcard football matches ahead in the Riddell League this Saturday, with Kyneton at home to Diggers…
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$2500 boost for new club
The newest club/organisation among 13 in contention for a $2500 donation came up trumps in a public vote to celebrate…
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Bendigo on top in interleague bonanza
The Bendigo League’s senior football and netball teams scored convincing victories in the big interleague bonanza against Ovens and Murray…
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Fresh hope for flag contenders
There’s renewed hope for Riddell League football premiership contenders after Saturday’s sixth round of matches. Diggers Rest had seemingly rocketed…
Community
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Come meet the Kyneton Backyard Growers
Every Sunday from 10am-12pm a bunch of locals gather at the Kyneton Lion’s Kiosk to give away free fruit and…
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Deserving couple gets garden makeover
Frances Noonan Riddells Creek Nursery has transformed the backyard of a deserving local couple through its community-driven Garden Angels Project….
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Lancefield hungry for more
Slice of Perfection’s authentic Italian pizza has returned to Lancefield in a series of pop-up Friday nights that have left…
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U3A gives life to roses
Frances Noonan Kyneton U3A has begun restoring the Heritage Memorial Rose Garden at Kyneton High School, helping preserve an important…
Leisure
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A ripper of a British farce
Kyneton’s not-for-profit Cathouse Players will soon prove that laughter is the best medicine, in their cosy pop-up theatre at the…
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Queerthentic returns to The Old Auction House
This month, the walls of The Old Auction House in Kyneton will once again come alive with colour, courage and…
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Vika and Linda on tour
Iconic Australian duo Vika and Linda are headed to Kyneton’s Town Hall and Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal to promote the release…
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A feast for the senses
Entering its final week, the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival is offering one last invitation to explore, indulge and celebrate. And…