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IN FOCUS: Steel yourself for some great advice

When Craig and Wendy Rutledge from Outdoor Steel Solutions were approached by Ranbuild – Australia’s pre-eminent shed company that has been around for more than 70 years – to take it over and service the Sunbury area, they readily agreed.

IN FOCUS: Health support for everyone

Macedon Ranges Health has delivered a comprehensive range of services to the Macedon Ranges community and surrounding districts for more than 60 years.

Plan gives new life to Old Factory

A proposed 40 stall market and retail premises at The Old Factory in Woodend has residents divided. Macedon Ranges council received a planning permit application...

Vine art on the move

Wine and art are the perfect pairing at Hanging Rock Winery’s newest exhibition. About 15 sculptures have been installed throughout the winery’s grounds in preparation...

Spotlight on council complaints

Residents lodged 142 complaints against Macedon Ranges council in 2018, new data reveals. Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass surveyed all local governments to determine how councils...

Ashes museum move

Sunbury’s claim to fame as the birthplace of the Ashes will soon be set in stone. The Old Sunbury Courthouse will be transformed into an...

Girls ready to raise funds

Sunbury and Macedon Ranges women are encouraged to get together for a Girls’ Night In to raise funds for women diagnosed with breast or...

Plant project to improve water

Fencing and revegetation works are taking place along the Campaspe River and Post Office Creek, south of Kyneton. Coliban Water managing director Damian Wells said...

Glass-only bins now available

The first glass-only recycling bins have been installed in the Macedon Ranges. The 240-litre bins were installed earlier this month in Gisborne, Lancefield, Malmsbury and...

Paws, park and fur fun

Dog lovers and their pooches can take a stroll through the Gisborne Botanical Gardens at this weekend’s Paws in the Park event. Organiser Kalinda McIntyre...

My Place: Margaret Morgan

What is your connection to the Macedon Ranges? My daughter lives in Lancefield and I have had solo and joint exhibitions at the MAD Gallery...

Foundation for relaxation

Relax your mind and body at the Centre for Wellbeing Foundation’s open day this weekend. The foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that offers services for...

Bookstore bags a major award

Book yourself a date with Sunbury’s award-winning bookstore. Collins Booksellers Sunbury was awarded the Collins Booksellers Franchise of the Year award 2019 earlier this month. Store...

Festival harvests community spirit

Salesian College will host its annual Rupertswood Harvest Festival this weekend, showcasing the work of agricultural students. Principal Mark Brockhus said he was looking forward...

College Koorie program recognised

The Grange P-12 College’s efforts to be inclusive and respectful have earned the school a spot at this year’s Victorian Education Excellence Awards. Teachers and...

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Cats sign import for McIntyre Cup season

Macedon has locked in one of its biggest signings ever, signing West Indian Alex Browne for the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup...