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Police begin major blitz

Sunbury and Macedon Ranges motorists are being urged to stay alert and safe on the road during the festive season. Police will be out in...

A galaxy not so far away

You can play in a galaxy not so far away at Sunbury’s Galaxyland Playspace. The playground was officially reopened last Monday after nearly six months...

New bus depot ready for Macedon

The Macedon Ranges has a new and expanded bus depot. Public Transport Minister Melissa Horne joined Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas last week to officially open...

Tributes flow for trail-blazer

Tributes are flowing for Barker Trailer identity and co-founder Ernie Barker, who died last month. Ernie, 74, grew up in Woodend and at the age...

Anger over intersection inaction

A New Gisborne resident has criticised Macedon Ranges council’s decision to keep the intersection at Farrell Street and Station Road open to traffic. Resident Russell...

It’s sleigh time in Lancefield

Get into the festive spirit with some traditional Christmas carols. The Lancefield Neighbourhood House is hosting its annual Christmas Carols Night on Friday and everyone...

Showing off their talent

Sunbury College students put their creative designs on show last month at their ninth annual Show Off exhibition. Audiences were treated to an array of...

Amnesty on library fines

Macedon Ranges library customers will be able to return overdue items in December and have all fines cleared as part of a fine amnesty. The...

No hurdle to happiness

Budding athletes are jumping for joy after Woodend Little Athletics Centre received $2800 to buy new sports gear. The funds were raised through the sale...

Small house, big passion

It’s a small world after all at Terry Dunstan’s home. The Gisborne resident has been hand-making model garages and houses for more than four decades. The...

Macedon property prices on rise

Now is the time for house hunters to enter the property market in the Macedon Ranges, according to a local real estate agent. Figures released...

Small drop to start flow

Bruce Howard knows first-hand the pain drought-affected families in New South Wales and Queensland are enduring. The owner of The Angry Butcher Bike Shop in...

Funding for outdoor shade

Riddells Creek Primary School pupils can soon safely learn and play outdoors. The school last month received $25,000 to construct a permanent shade structure following...

My Place: Kylie Swain

Kylie Swain has taken her love of gardening to a new level. The Woodend resident has created a Facebook page for the community to...

Facing up to the reality of fire danger

This fire season, CFA chief officer Steve Warrington is urging every Victorian to take responsibility for their safety Victoria is at the start of another...

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Smoke alarms essential say fire authorities

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) have teamed up to warn Victorians, including those in Sunbury and Macedon Ranges, and...

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