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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...

Kyneton school on the move

Kyneton primary school pupils are a step closer to getting a brand new education precinct. Work has started on the $11.5 million project that will...

Local leader helps change the world

A Macedon Ranges woman will share her experience of helping women business leaders act on climate change at this year’s International Women’s Day breakfast...

Road works ring the Macedon Ranges

Six major road projects will make driving around the Macedon Ranges a stop-start affair over coming months, the council is warning. The $2.2 million federal...

Hoop juniors give hope to Lily

  The Riddells Creek basketball community is rallying around one of their own as she and her family face the battle of their lives. Seven-year-old Lily...

Kids tee off with their heroes

Sports aficionados can walk the greens and tee off with some of their favourite local heroes at a family golf day at Diggers Rest...

Midnight Oil hits the Rock

It has been nearly two decades since Australian music fans could rock along to see Midnight Oil perform live at a concert – but...

Police hunt Karen’s killer

The family of deceased woman Karen Ristevski has vowed to do everything possible to bring her killer to justice. Police identified the body found at...

Old trades revealed at fair

Residents can take a masterclass in the craftsmanship of eras past at Kyneton’s Lost Trades Fair this month. More than 100 artisans from Victoria and...

Boots that bespeak of their makers

Macedon Ranges residents are jumping at the chance to design and custom-make their own boots. James Roberts, one half of Roberts and Hassett Bootmakers at...

Housing development refused

Gisborne residents have successfully halted a planned medium density housing development on a large block behind the town centre. Macedon Ranges councillors last week refused...

SOS for footy callers

A lack of volunteers could mean that Woodend community radio station Highlands FM has to call time on its coverage of Riddell District Football...

New nets for Sunshine cricket

Sunshine Cricket Club is celebrating news that new multi-purpose training nets have been funded. A new synthetic training space at the club’s Dempster Park ground...

Trials to help curb suicide rates

  More mental health and suicide prevention services are coming closer to home for Macedon Ranges residents. North-western Melbourne primary health network will co-ordinate a $46...

Pool school just for bubs

A new swim school for babies is making a splash about town in Sunbury. More than 100 youngsters have enrolled at the first specialty early...

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Antenatal care without the stigma

Finding the right place to give birth and be comfortable is something that is near the top of an expecting mother’s lists. The hospital needs...