Romsey
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Lancefield market makes a comeback
The Lancefield and District Farmers Market has been rescued by a passionate group of locals and will go ahead this Saturday at a new location: the Romsey Community Sports Oval. The market, usually held along Lancefield’s village green, has operated at Lancefield Park for the past few months to allow for greater social distancing, but…
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Bunnings ‘Karen’ leaves Macedon Ranges fuming
The Melbourne woman causing outrage at the centre of an anti-mask Bunnings protest has attempted to spread her message in Macedon Ranges. Dubbed ‘Bunnings Karen 2.0’, Elizabeth ‘Lizzy’ Rose had gloated on social media about her travels out of lockdown, with face mask-free, to country towns like Romsey on Saturday. Her road trip came just…
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Proposed Romsey medical centre scrutinised
Changes to contentious plans for a 104-place childcare centre and double-storey medical facility at Romsey’s Autumn Views estate are still under scrutiny. The proposal for 2-8 Poplar Drive includes eight consulting rooms, two dental rooms, two pathology rooms, two wellbeing rooms and 51 car parking spaces. Applicants say the proposal meets a demand for professional…
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Inspirational and dynamic
AFL Women’s best and fairest winner Maddy Prespakis is a shining example to a cavalcade of juniors players — both girls and boys — on how you can reach the pinnacle in your chosen sport. A high level of natural ability is a good start, but dedication, application and opportunity all play a part. It’s…
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Rethink on discharge to Deep Creek at Romsey
Landcarers have welcomed Western Water’s rethink on a planned discharge of Class B recycled water into Deep Creek at Romsey. Deep Creek Landcare’s Robin Ford said members were optimistic to see the water authority explore alternatives to its proposal last August. Western Water had signalled its intent to release 300 megalitres of excess wastewater over…
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Time to enjoy soccer
Macedon Rangers Soccer Club has some new teams coming up. It will be a great opportunity for kids born in 2010-2014 to play soccer, even if they never have before. Now officially given the green light by Football Victoria, and with support from the Macedon Ranges Shire Council and assistance from some great sponsors, come…
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Romsey bats stun Marsh
Master batsman Ben Way hit a stunning unbeaten 79 from 59 balls and with help from all-rounder Taylor Stevenson enabled Romsey to beat Bacchus Marsh with a ball to spare on Saturday. Way slammed five fours and four sixes in a pulsating innings at Maddingly Park to highlight the second round of Gisborne District Cricket…
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Man wanted, police car rammed in Romsey
Police are on the hunt for a man who rammed a police car with a stolen vehicle in Romsey yesterday and fled the scene. Sargent Mark Sims said police had located a silver Kluger in Romsey believed to have been stolen six weeks ago from the southern-metro area. Sgt Sims said police had received several…
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Redbacks out, Rupo favourite
Rupertswood has emerged as a very short-priced favourite to take out the Riddell League’s 2019 football premiership, advancing straight into the grand final with an unanswered six-goal last quarter blitz against Diggers Rest in the second semi-final on Saturday. Then Wallan showed its runaway elimination final win over Riddell was no fluke with a 35-point…
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Wastewater to be released to Deep Creek at Romsey
A proposed discharge of low-grade recycled wastewater into Deep Creek at Romsey has been upgraded following community backlash. Western Water aims to release 300 megalitres of recycled Class B water over two years to discharge excess wastewater that cannot be stored at its local Portingale Lane plant. General manager Graham Holt said the planned discharge…
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Gleeson for Gold
The Midland Express is throwing its full support behind Hard Quiz host Tom Gleeson in his bid for Gold at this year’s TV WEEK Logie Awards, and we’re asking our readers to do the same. The Romsey comedian and ABC TV host thinks it’s only right too, as the Macedon Ranges owes him a debt…
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Urgent calls for more police
Romsey’s Thrifty-Link Hardware has had five break-ins in eight months and owner Nick Waldhauser has reached breaking point, desperately calling for more police resources. Last week offenders caused business losses of $40,000 including damage and stolen goods. “When this has happened five times, how long will it take until we’re no longer here as a…