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Birds watchers unite

Swoop on over to Macedon Ranges’ very first bird blitz. Bird enthusiasts will get the chance to visit more than 100 sites in the Macedon...

Gisborne artist brings birds to life

Gisborne artist William Ritchie draws inspiration from the world around him. He often combines multiple ideas or multiple images to make one painting that stands...

Primary school gets makeover

Tylden Primary School pupils will soon be learning in new and improved classrooms. The school has been provided with $255,000 to upgrade two portable buildings,...

Theft offences on the rise

Theft offences across the Macedon Ranges have hit a 10 year high, new figures reveal. The latest data from the Crime Statistics Agency reveals thefts...

Woodend’s speed limit warning

Woodend residents are calling for reduced speed limits on the Avenue of Honour. The death of a driver on the road last month has prompted...

Gardens of grandeur

You’re invited to go “behind the hedges” at one of Macedon Ranges finest gardens. The Garden Lovers’ Fair is back for another year at the...

My Place: Sharni Page

Sharni Page recently performed in the Melbourne Fringe Festival. The Newham resident speaks about her life as a performer and her show A Day...

In the spirit of adventure

Get in touch with your spiritual side at this weekend’s Sunbury Mystic Fair. Event organisers Wilhelmina Handley and Belinda Blee are bringing the fair back...

Bus network gets big tick

Commuters are on board with the new Kyneton bus network. Bus usage on the Kyneton service increased by an average 45 per cent since the...

Pet blitz cheap as chips

PETstock is holding its annual microchip blitz for your fur babies. Dogs, cats and small animals, including rabbits and guinea pigs, can be microchipped for...

Airfield ready for takeoff

Flights at the Kyneton Airfield are set to almost double from 5110 to 10,000 a year under plans outlined in a draft Kyneton Airfield...

Shelter warms hearts, homeless

The Sunbury Winter Night Shelter has warmed the hearts of the community. The three-month initiative provided sleeping places in local churches for homeless people during...

‘Unsafe’ bus stop riles resident

A Sunbury resident is calling on Hume council to make a bus stop more accessible for commuters. Resident Brad Radclyffe, who is visually impaired, said...

Truth is, these pork pies are the best

A Kyneton bakery is enjoying the sweet taste of success. Country Cob Bakery was awarded 12 gold and 12 silver medals for its pies and...

Don’t lose your marbles

Marble madness will descend upon the Woodend library these school holidays. The library will host Marble Mania – an event where children can learn how...

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Export excellence awarded

The state’s top exporters were celebrated at the Governor of Victoria Export Awards last week. Fourteen businesses were honoured at the awards, including advanced technology...