Peter Mitchell honoured for contribution to Romsey
Romsey's Peter Mitchell received a Macedon Ranges council Community Achievement Award on Australia Day. He speaks with Serena Seyfort about giving back to his...
Kyneton Horticultural Society’s annual Autumn Flower Show
Kyneton Horticultural Society’s annual Autumn Flower Show will take place on the first weekend of March to celebrate the start of the season.
Dahlias, roses,...
Cops hunt Kyneton Botanic Garden vandals
Police continue to search for vandals who struck in Kyneton Botanic Gardens earlier this month.
A shed at the public gardens was broken into and...
Hume council challenges VPA’s plan for Jacksons Hill
Hume council has slammed the Victorian Planning Authority’s draft master plan for Jacksons Hill, saying its vision and principles cannot be achieved because of...
Lady Brooks Kindergarten benefits from Powerful Youth Projects grant
Children at Kyneton’s Lady Brooks Kindergarten are able to enjoy a hands-on experience as they learn about the natural environment around them.
An outdoor classroom...
International Women’s Day in the Macedon Ranges
A registered International Women’s Day event is popping up in the Macedon Ranges this year.
Macedon resident Ali Fowler is one of four women determined...
Fluoride funding for Macedon Ranges preschool kids
A recent announcement has had local children and parents smiling.
Macedon Ranges preschool children will receive free fluoride varnish to prevent tooth decay as part...
State opposition plans to remove Sunbury level crossing
Sunbury’s Gap Road level crossing will be removed if the state opposition is elected in November.
Speaking to Star Weekly in Sunbury on Friday, Opposition...
Sunbury Road to get $5.4 million safety upgrade
A $5.4 million upgrade to reduce the risk and severity of crashes on notorious Sunbury Road will start this month.
Flexible safety barriers will be...
Joeys join 1st Riddells Creek Scout Group
A new Joeys division has been established at the 1st Riddells Creek Scout Group this year.
The Riddells Creek group now caters for children aged...
Mick Thomas to headline 2018 Macedon Ranges Music Festival
There will be something for fans of all types of music at the 2018 Macedon Ranges Music Festival.
This year’s line-up features everything from folk...
Protecting Macedon Ranges’s significant landscapes and views
Residents are being asked to nominate what they feel are Macedon Ranges’ significant landscapes and views, as the council works to further protect the...
Protecting threatened species in the Macedon Ranges
Wildlife and environment enthusiasts can get on board a new project to help protect threatened species in the Macedon Ranges.
The two-year project will measure...
New music-therapy for Sunbury and Macedon Specialist School
Students at Sunbury and Macedon Specialist School are taking part in a new music-therapy program thanks to help from a local business.
The school has...
Julie McLaren honoured for contribution to Kyneton community
Julie McLaren has been honoured with a Macedon Ranges council Community Achievement Award for her immense contribution maintaining Kyneton's country community feel. She speaks...