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Anxious wait on poddle

The 96-year-old owner of an historic Mount Macedon home that was destroyed by fire earlier this month is facing another heartbreaking situation – Sienna,...

IN FOCUS: Top times brewing in Gladstone Park

Built in 1977, the Gladstone Park Hotel is being revamped, with its new look expected to be unveiled in the spring.

IN FOCUS: Mambourin brings more choice to Sunbury

Mambourin is in the business of connecting people to opportunities and supporting them to achieve what they want out of life. In fact, it’s been supporting people with disabilities for more than 40 years.

Tributes for cricket stalwart Bernie Moynahan

Tributes are flowing for the much-loved vice-president of the Hoppers Crossing Cricket Club, Bernie Moynahan, who died last week. Mr Moynahan died last Tuesday while...

IN FOCUS: Sunbury gym is all about soul train

Big commercial gyms can often seem soulless. Sure, they may have all the bells and whistles, but it can be all too easy to feel lost in the crowd. Powerhouse Gym is certainly big, but the Sunbury operation has heaps of soul.

New planning for Lancefield

Lancefield could be at risk of “losing its charm” unless proper planning guidelines are in place, according to the Macedon Ranges council. It is calling...

Home at last in Bacchus Marsh

Nicole Fitzsimons had been wanting a piece of the Aussie dream for a decade. But amid booming property prices, the dream of owning her own...

IN FOCUS: Sleep easy – they’ve got you covered

DreamZzz Luxury Bedding has been making sleep-time comfortable for nearly 15 years, its longevity attributed by owner Sue Glavan to top-quality Australian-made products and old-school standards of customer service.

Ranges history gutted

Hundreds of years of Macedon Ranges history went up in flames last week in two devastating house fires. Last Monday, fire ripped through Highbank, a...

Honour for excellence

A Romsey early childhood educator has been acknowledged for her excellence. Atlanta Tadd was recently named the Bendigo, Goldfields and Macedon Ranges regional winner in...

MY MACEDON RANGES: Noel Rawlings

What is your connection to the Macedon Ranges?   I was born in Kyneton in 1953. Later I moved to Western Australia but came back to...

Space for youth to grow

Movie and game nights, cooking, sports programs and workplace training are a few of the things young people will be doing at the new...

Brody’s brave battle continues

Brody Hourigan wants to do what “normal” teens do – get his licence, go out with friends and work. The Sunbury 18-year-old hasn’t been able...

Jess takes a leading role

Kyneton Country Fire Authority brigade’s first female officer isn’t fazed by much – but knowing she is the first woman to hold a post...

Forums look into the future

Leaders in business will share their ideas, inspiration and experiences with attendees of two upcoming forums in Macedon. Macedon Ranges council will host farmers and...

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Lions back on top

There were celebrations aplenty as the Sunbury Lions came from behind to claim the Ballarat Netball League premiership on Saturday. The Lions had to win...