Woodend

  • State selection for Ava

    State selection for Ava

    Woodend’s Ava Ryan has been selected by School Sports Victoria to represent the state in the U12 girls soccer team…

  • Changing the narrative

    Changing the narrative

    Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group is hosting its annual community walk at Woodend in September. The walk will take…

  • Extension a retro revival

    Extension a retro revival

    When Eric Burton decided to downsize he took it to the extreme. He bought the smallest house in Woodend –…

  • Bug-eyed for expo

    Bug-eyed for expo

    The National Insect Expo is returning to Woodend for 2024 with international interest. Exhibition director, Dr Bert Candusio, said specialist…

  • Riots trap locals in New Caledonia

    Riots trap locals in New Caledonia

    A Woodend couple is currently trapped in New Caledonia as riots and unrest cause chaos across the Pacific territory. Dr…

  • Lions clubs take action on melanoma

    Lions clubs take action on melanoma

    Australia, unfortunately, holds a grim title: the highest melanoma rate globally. Every 30 minutes, a person in the country receives…

  • A recipe for success

    A recipe for success

    When Adam Bourke realised he had built up his bakehouse to become a defining feature of Woodend, he knew he’d…

  • Woodend icon restored

    Woodend icon restored

    GALLERY: Woodend’s iconic Islay House has undergone a renovation to return to its roots, offering luxury colonial-style accommodation.

  • Car destroyed by fire

    Car destroyed by fire

    A car was completely destroyed by fire after bursting into flames at Woodend on Saturday afternoon.

  • Black Forest Drive concept plans released

    Black Forest Drive concept plans released

    A redesign update plan of Black Forest Drive between Woodend and Macedon has been issued by Regional Roads Victoria.

  • Woodend revival season

    Woodend revival season

    In the words of new president Daniel Heaney, there’s an unmistakable buzz of excitement radiating from the heart of Woodend Cricket Club.

  • Flint Hill to support Woodend Fire Brigade

    Flint Hill to support Woodend Fire Brigade

    Woodend’s Flint Hill garden promises a captivating botanical experience and is opening to the public this Saturday to raise funds…