Nature strips a growing concern
Macedon Ranges residents could be cultivating nature strip fruit and vegie patches if a new policy gets off the ground.
The council is developing a...
Beaut tomatoes heaven-sent
There must be something in the water at Ljubica Bosevska’s house – her tomatoes are growing like there’s no tomorrow.
The Sunbury resident (pictured) plucked...
Max-imum care factor
Life for Max has been an uphill battle so far, but this little guy is definitely taking it all in his stride.
For Max, who...
Sunbury sites not up for grabs
State planning minister Richard Wynne has moved to allay fears that Sunbury sites of cultural and historic significance will be impacted by growth imperatives.
The...
Futsal right on when footy goes off
Macedon kids Tarkyn Bishop and Edward Ferguson started playing futsal to keep active during the football off season – but they’re now national, and...
Top range of carnival fun for St Ambrose
Crazy hair, painted faces and plenty of rides will be among the highlights at the St Ambrose Primary School carnival next weekend.
This year’s carnival...
Art campaign a success
Students, staff and parents have celebrated the end of a long campaign to rebuild New Gisborne Primary School’s art room, which was gutted by...
MY PLACE: Mal Closter
What’s your connection with the Macedon Ranges?
I transferred to a technical high school and moved to Kyneton with my wife, Karen, and our two...
Grand plans for residential development rejected
Plans to squeeze 11 double-storey townhouses on a Werribee block that is less than an acre in size have been quashed by Wyndham council.
The...
All walks heed respect: Walk With Her
Sarah Cafferkey was a beautiful, bright, bubbly young lady until her life was cruelly cut short.
The 22-year-old was murdered in a Bacchus Marsh unit...
Horse centre plan dumped
Macedon Ranges councillors faced the wrath of horse enthusiasts last Wednesday when they withdrew support for a controversial $40million equine centre in the east...
Irish dancers off to Dublin
Sunbury dancers Ciana O’Neill and Alexandra Heming need a bit more than luck to get them to the world Irish dancing championships in Dublin...
Sinead has her scissors poised
Sinead Parker of Sunbury is getting ready to lop off her locks for cancer in coming weeks.
When Sinead (pictured) was just 16, her high...
MY PLACE: Fran Wigley
Fran Wigley set down roots in Kyneton, but her heart goes out to people further abroad, as far as East Timor. The long-time resident...
Dromkeen, kids call
Young book lovers, and those young at heart, can rub shoulders with some of their favourite authors and illustrators at the Dromkeen Literary Festival...
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Building A Better System For Families
Families and carers right across the state will have easier access to services designed for children including maternal and child health, early education and...
