News
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Forum to focus on protection
Macedon Ranges guardians will have their concerns about the protection of one of the state’s most significant natural environments addressed when they meet Planning…
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Sweetheart Day for Max
When one of Bolinda Primary School’s 41 pupils is sick, the whole community feels it. So it didn’t go unnoticed when seven-year-old Max Taylor…
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Secret Rock gig sparks outrage
Macedon Ranges council has been slammed for allowing British musician Ed Sheeran to stage a private concert on Hanging Rock. Sheeran, 25, has staged…
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Basics for a better world shared
Discovering, debating and delving into sustainable technologies and lifestyles will be the focus of next month’s Macedon Ranges Sustainable Living Festival. The free community fiesta…
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Cops flat out as rock fans hit the road
Police are disappointed the road safety messages are not getting through to some motorists following the weekend’s operation Thunder Road. Motorists were urged by police…
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Goldfields on the ball
A visit from some Essendon footy stars had youngsters at St Anne’s Primary School in Sunbury lining up to have a go at the game.…
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Heat’s on to save Melton kids
Paramedics were called out to 45 incidents of children being left in locked cars in Melton last year. Ambulance Victoria has issued a stern warning…
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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…
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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…
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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 released,…
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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 motor…
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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…









