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Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...

My Place: Rebecca Stockfeld

Rebecca Stockfeld is the new director of planning and environment at the Macedon Ranges council. She’s a local, with great knowledge of the ins-and-outs...

Lancefield Parkrun is back

The Lancefield Parkrun has returned and will be welcoming runners, joggers, walkers, spectators and volunteers back tomorrow at 8am. Tyson Doyle is the...

Hunt for new members, no matter who they are

What do a nurse, a teacher, an IT professional and a cook at a local cafe all have in common? Well, they can all sign...

Local business and residents raise concerns about Gap Road closure

A local business and residents have voiced their frustration about the closure of Gap Road between Evans and Horne streets in Sunbury from late...

Truck spill sparks community outrage

A spill from a truck transporting soil from the West Gate Tunnel Project to the Hi-Quality spoil disposal site has been blasted by residents....

Council launches habitat recovery kits

Fifty Macedon Ranges residents affected by last year’s storms will be able to apply for an habitat recovery kit to aid them in recovery...

Vote with your mouth

The Edgy Veg Awards have begun, which means it’s time for foodies across the Macedon Ranges to vote with their taste buds for their...

Fuel costs hit hip pockets in the shire

The cost of fuel across the state has skyrocketed in recent weeks and Macedon Ranges is now feeling the burn. RACV head of communications...

Council supports redevelopment of Calder Freeway service station

Macedon Ranges council has voted to support an application to redevelop a freeway service station in Carlsruhe, north of Woodend. The application to develop...

No horsing around on farm crime

Macedon Ranges police echo calls for farmers to be more vigilant about security, amid a rise in farm theft across the state. Recent data...

Big hugs all round

Children and families experiencing disadvantage in Melbourne’s west will soon have access to more material aid, thanks to Big Group Hug’s new hub in...

Wonder in the stars above Woodend

While Woodend slept, a fiery spark soared across its night sky. On Wednesday, March 23 at 12.30am, Victoria Police’s Air Wing caught a glimpse...

Gisborne police seeking assistance in theft from vehicle

Gisborne police are seeking assistance in solving a theft from a car on Tuesday, March 1. In a post by the Macedon Ranges...

Housing stress for renters in McEwan

More than 60 per cent of renters in McEwan are living in housing stress, recent data shows. Heatmaps released by Everybody’s Home – a...

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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...