Tag: Woodend
Mine shaft rescues
Two dogs have been rescued from mine shafts by local CFA brigades and a specialist unit in the space of week.
In the most recent...
No safe crossing
St Ambrose Parish Primary's community doesn't want to see a disastrous traffic accident resulting from a lack of safe pedestrian access in the school...
RRV to consult on Black Forest Drive
Calls for further community consultation on proposed changes to Black Forest Drive have been heeded.
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas has announced in-person listening sessions in...
Epic orchestra performance
This Saturday is a special one for Resonance String Orchestra as it delivers Epic, its debut Mount Alexander Shire live performance in the Castlemaine Town Hall.
Led...
Plant sale fundraiser a success
A wet weekend did not deter Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees volunteers.
On Saturday, their outdoor plant stall went ahead as planned, despite inclement...
Ethical effort in Woodend
A Woodend resident has recruited local businesses to join a campaign promoting the sale of ethically produced products.
Margaret Leahy is a member of ACRATH...
LANES PLAN DIVIDES
Opinion is divided among Woodend and Macedon residents over a Regional Roads Victoria plan to reconfigure Black Forest Drive from four lanes to two.
The...
Brewery battle ends
Holgate Brewhouse’s new discovery centre has been granted dining privileges and increased opening hours in the resolution of a bungled planning permit.
The Victorian Civil...
Don Watson in conversation in Woodend
Advisor and speechwriter to Premier and Prime Minister, screenwriter, satirist and traveller, Don Watson is the author of 13 books.
His latest offering, Watsonia: A Writing...
Oarsome Olympic effort
Water sport was never on the horizon for a young Ria Thompson growing up in Woodend.But that didn't stop the now 23-year-old from scoring...
Mental health more important than ever
Youth Live4Life's new headquarters in Woodend was officially opened on Friday by Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas and Macedon Ranges mayor Cr Jennifer Anderson."The mental...
POWER PARK STALLED
Plans have stalled for a major community renewable energy park to help power Macedon Ranges.
The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group project, south of Woodend, proposes...
