Macedon Ranges
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Calling local tradies
Channel Nine’s famous reality renovation show, The Block, is returning for Season 18, and will break ground in the Macedon Ranges in early April 2022. Producers are calling for local tradie businesses to ‘be ready’. The Block will film for 12 weeks in the area and will see contestants in a competition to transform five family homes which…
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On snow gum watch
Dieback identified in snow gum populations on Mount Macedon and surrounds have been flagged as a cause for concern. Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson said the snow gum had been identified as a target species to monitor. She said the council wanted to develop a better understanding of where they occurred, and their population health.…
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Power outages cause identified
Powercor crews believe they may have found the cause of multiple power outages in Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire. Yesterday, crews inspected and replaced a variety of items – lighting surge arrestors, fuses, insulators, and high-voltage leads – on seven high-voltage power poles along Martin Street South in Blackwood. After careful examination of these items, crews found an insulator…
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Multiple power outages under investigation
Powercor is using advanced technology to identify the cause of multiple power outages being experienced by some customers in the Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire during the past fortnight. Forensic patrols of more than 260km of powerline are well advanced, with crews narrowing down the fault location to a 20km area between Blackwood and Trentham.…
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Idea takes seed
Three friends are establishing a native nursery for the Macedon Ranges, with a goal of continuing and expanding the legacy of Woodend identity Robin Baker. Robin was the owner of Acres Wild Nursery and his death in 2019 affected many people in the community. He was passion about native plants and conservation. In discussion with…
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Inclusive and fun
A social group for transgender, gender diverse and non-binary people is meeting again next Monday, February 21, in Kyneton. The organisers of Trans and Gender Diverse Central Vic are keen to strengthen and increase the size of the group and look forward to planning more gatherings and activities in person as the year unfolds. The…
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Winners at Kilmore
The first and last races at Kilmore on Thursday were won by gallopers trained in the Macedon Ranges. Grey galloper Mr Freeze broke the ice with a fast finishing victory at his ninth race start in the opening event over 1107m. Trained at Tylden by John Salanitri at the Hirsch Park complex at Tylden, Mr…
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Watch out for fakes!
Macedon Ranges police are warning of increased detection of counterfeit money in the area. Several local businesses have been affected by customers paying with counterfeit money. The majority of the cases involve $50 notes of good quality. Police say there are usually signs that the currency is false as they often feel different, especially around…
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Ranges cricketers inspire
Harrison Sheahan and Lucas Cavigan represented the Macedon Ranges in the Cricket Victoria Under 17 Bendigo Summer Series on January 10-13. Harrison is a 16-year-old left-arm fast bower from Kyneton who played in the Cricket Victoria Under 17 Vic Country State team. Lucas is a 15-year-old batsman from Romsey was a part of the CV…
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Out of the shadows
Four Macedon Ranges artists will soon unveil their works in a new project that uses visual expression to explore mental health issues. The Art Bomb Project is set to showcase the work of visual artists from Romsey, Gisborne and Kyneton. Project artists – Mark Ingall, Fiona Farrugia, Aimee Timpson and Lachlan McKenzie – have very…
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Calling entrepreneurs
Got a new business idea or an existing business looking to scale up and expand into new markets? If so, you might be interested in Startup Central Victoria’s second accelerator program that commences in February 2022. Aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs based in Macedon Ranges, Mount Alexander, Greater Bendigo, Campaspe, Loddon and Central Goldfields are eligible…
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Gisborne bridge fight to planning panel
The fight to protect Gisborne’s Bunjil Creek bridge, bluestone channel and significant trees will progress to an independent planning panel. Last week Macedon Ranges Council revealed the Department of Transport had denied any heritage value of these features that are threatened as intersection works on Kilmore Road continue. The $12.5 million upgrade was a Labor…