News
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Community invited to chat about Romsey Skate Park
The Lancefield/Romsey Lions Club wants your say on how to upgrade or totally replace the Romsey Skate Park. On Sunday, May 15, the Lions Club…
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The worker shortages behind the unemployment rate
While Australia’s unemployment rate remained at four per cent in March, some say the figure isn’t all cause for celebration – especially in light of…
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Police appealing for public assistance after injured man found in Kyneton
A 33-year-old Kyneton man was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after he was found by a passer-by on Saturday, April 16. Emergency services were…
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Council’s new youth spaces in the Macedon Ranges
Macedon Ranges council has announced the re-launch of its Youth Engage Program (YEP!), and will open two new youth spaces in Woodend and Newham this…
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RSPCA lowers cat adoption fee to encourage potential feline owners
RSPCA will be lowering its cat adoption fees in a bid to ease pressure on shelters who are currently overrun with the popular household pet.…
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Call for more busts in Ashes birthplace
Down on the corner of Evans and Brook streets in Sunbury, commemorating its place in Ashes history, sit the four bronze busts of cricketing legends…
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Car caught travelling 140km/h over speed limit on Calder Freeway
Police said they were “lost for words” after detecting a vehicle allegedly travelling at 251km/h at Woodend on Sunday, April 17. The white Volkswagon sedan…
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Victorian government announces more vouchers for popular senior travel scheme
A further 10,000 travel vouchers will be distributed to older Victorians, including in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges, as part of the state government’s Seniors…
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State government launches interactive Big Build website
A new interactive online platform designed to educate Victorians about upcoming Big Build projects has been launched by the state government. Big Build, Big Futures…
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Wonderful wishes for local author
Riddells Creek author Kelly Louise Jarris describes having just released her children’s book, ‘Wonderful Wishes’, as a “dream come true”. Which is fitting, since the…
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Aussies encouraged to join the Great Dunny Hunt
Australians are being asked to help out with the Great Dunny Hunt of 2022 for the Continence Foundation of Australia. The Great Dunny Hunt is…
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My Place: Maria Weiss
Maria Weiss is the new Community Director at Macedon Ranges council. Working with people to support communities, especially those who are vulnerable, is what brings…













