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Relief for peak rail commuters

Peak-hour commuters on three of Melbourne’s most overcrowded railway lines will get a handful of extra services when a new Metro timetable starts in...

Ranges rockers do battle

Wannabe rock gods and pop stars have the chance for glory at Kyneton Town Hall. FReeZA Push Start’s annual Battle of the Bands local event...

Dance of a lifetime

The love story of John and Judy Wills began at a barn dance in Myrtleford. The Woodend couple admit they didn’t think much of each...

Macedon equine industry saddles up for a fight

The push to get an equine strategy back on the Macedon Ranges council agenda is on again. Councillors voted in February to shelve plans for...

Gisborne to get an Aldi supermarket

A plan to open an Aldi supermarket in Gisborne has been given the green light. Macedon Ranges councillors last week approved the company’s planning permit...

Macedon Ranges Spinners and Fibre Group’s annual exhibition and sales

In preparation for Mother’s Day and winter weather, Macedon Ranges Spinners and Fibre Group is holding its annual exhibition and sales on May 6...

Top range of carnival fun for St Ambrose

Crazy hair, painted faces and plenty of rides will be among the highlights at the St Ambrose Primary School carnival next weekend. This year’s carnival...

Art campaign a success

Students, staff and parents have celebrated the end of a long campaign to rebuild New Gisborne Primary School’s art room, which was gutted by...

Mixed heritage ‘asset’: Fiona Price

Fiona Price’s earliest memories of growing up bi-racial include playground taunting. “Go back to where you came from,” the children jeered when they saw Dr...

Junior activity day to help budding golfers brush up on their skills

Zoe and Lucas  hit the course at Goonawarra Golf Club last week to brush up on their skills ahead of next week’s junior activity...

Australia Day events planned across the Macedon Ranges

Australia Day is just two weeks away and Harrison, 16 months, is already getting into the spirit of national celebrations. Events are planned across the...

Finally, time for the Ballan Red Cross flower show

It’s bloomin’ wonderful … finally. Spring has sprung and the roses are out … albeit a little late. And the annual Ballan Red Cross flower...

Enjoy the fruits of spring at the Strawberries and Cherries Weekend

As spring fever descends on Bacchus Marsh, tens of thousands of people are expected to flock to town for the annual Strawberries and Cherries...

Out with the old on the Garage Sale Trail

Gisborne resident Kate De Marco has signed up for the Garage Sale Trail along with thousands of residents eager to clear out their clutter...

Families fire up for film project

Residents affected by last year’s Lancefield fires have been given a creative outlet for their stories, and their recovery. Something About Us is a short...

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Kyneton pair pay the price

Two Kyneton residents who stole firewood for profit have been ordered to pay a combined $3000, following a discovery of their diary containing details...