Little libraries let loose
Bookworms rejoice – four “little libraries” have sprung up around Melton South to keep literature lovers satiated and entertained.
Readers are encouraged to “take a...
MY PLACE: Peter Ryan
What’s your connection to Macedon Ranges?
I live in Kyneton with my partner, Stephanie. We live in the home that has been in her family...
Greens threaten to block Western Distributor
The Greens have threatened to join forces with the state opposition to scuttle the state government’s $5.5 billion Western Distributor unless more information is...
Motor show rolls to Rock
Thousands of classic car and bike enthusiasts will motor through the gates at Hanging Rock next week to celebrate 30 years of the popular...
Kyneton train service boost
Kyneton travellers can now catch two new off-peak train services that hit the tracks last week.
A new V/Line timetable includes a new Melbourne-Bendigo service...
Salesian College celebrates 90th birthday
The Salesian College community has a whole year of celebrating ahead of it as the school marks 90 years in Sunbury.
The college kicked off...
Road upgrades roll out
A new design for Sunbury’s notorious Gap Road and Horne Street intersection is on the drawing board as the latest round of roads funding...
Festival cranks up the call for charity
The Macedon Ranges Music Festival is turning the volume up high next month to help raise funds for the Woodend-based Cambodian Kids Foundation.
Revellers can...
Woodend pony shed opposed
A proposal for a large indoor equestrian arena in Woodend is facing community opposition.
Macedon Ranges Residents Association has flagged its opposition to a planned...
Diggers Rest in the line of fire
An out-of-control grass fire swept across paddocks and threatened homes near the Bulla-Diggers Rest Road last Saturday, with 34 fire trucks and four air...
Sons of the West arrives in Sunbury
Men’s health is on the agenda as Sunbury Community Health launches its new Sons of the West program.
The free program, run by the Western...
Justice workers welcome corrections support
Employees at Malmsbury youth detention centre have welcomed the deployment of prison officers to restore order.
About 40 additional Corrections Victoria staff – including highly...
Plaques about town will keep people connected
Romsey residents and visitors alike will be able to tap into the town’s history when the latest element of a streetscape project is put...
Court cuts teen’s prison time following appeal
A St Albans teen, who was sentenced to four years’ prison for attempted armed robbery and recklessly causing injury, has had his sentence reduced...
Call for youth mentors
Mentors are needed for an outreach program that helps young people at risk of losing their way.
Whitelion, a not-for-profit agency servicing the western and...
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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...
