Kyneton remains hot property
Location, value and access to essential services have driven a property boom that led to Kyneton recording regional Victoria’s largest capital growth over the...
Land project limits weed’s spread
A project aimed at wiping out a fast-spreading weed, which is inedible for livestock and dramatically increases fire risk, is making progress near Gisborne.
But...
Push for permanent past
A temporary public art exhibition celebrating Sunbury’s past has been so popular that a local history group will push for it to be made...
Protection for Gisborne reserve
Residents who have spent years fighting to protect Gisborne’s UL Daly Reserve say the future looks bright after Macedon Ranges council included the land...
Make asbestos removal easier
A Gisborne woman, who has been fighting mesothelioma for more than a decade, believes home renovators shouldn’t have to pay to have asbestos professionally...
Chance for players to share Magic
Sunbury residents who’ve become passionate about a trading card game played by more than 20 million people worldwide are being urged to join a...
Serving a greater good
Great food, a desire to employ locals and a dash of social conscience have been a recipe for success for Sunbury restaurateur Ami Tran.
When...
More beds needed for tourism boom
Tourism experts say more accommodation options and seven- day operators are needed to ensure the Macedon Ranges reap the full benefits of a visitor...
Off and running for Australia Day
Hundreds of people will get their Australia Day off to a healthy start with free fun runs starting at Gisborne’s Sankey Reserve and Romsey’s...
In Brief
Supermarket ram raided
Police are examining CCTV after a Sunbury supermarket was ram raided early Saturday morning. Detectives said substantial damage was caused when a...
Residents go out of way to thank CFA
Sunbury residents whose houses were threatened by a deliberately lit blaze on Christmas Day have gone out of their way to thank CFA volunteers.
Firefighters...
Flood mitigation project a win for landfill
Construction of a retention basin to protect Woodend from major flooding is expected to save ratepayers more than $100,000 because soil removed from the...
Many not heeding hot car message
Authorities have again pleaded with people not to leave children in parked cars, with new figures showing parents and carers continue to put kids...
High antibiotic use at Sunbury
A new study has revealed Sunbury residents are among the nation’s highest users of antibiotic medicines.
The Australian Atlas of Healthcare Variation, the first comprehensive...
New Rock management plan
The state government wants better environmental and financial management in place at Victoria’s iconic Hanging Rock.
A recent comprehensive review by the government of Macedon...