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Budget focus on community
Parents with young children, volunteers, sports groups, walkers and cyclists are set to be the big winners out of Macedon Ranges council’s 2017-18 budget.
Investment...
Volunteers to a tea
A morning tea celebrating the many dedicated volunteers of Wyndham will be held next week.
Wyndham council will host the free event in Werribee on...
Old school not lost
Macedon Ranges council is keen to keep the soon-to-be vacated Kyneton Primary School in community hands.
Councillors this month agreed to look at setting aside...
Autumn splash no fun for some
It’s crunch time over autumn leaves on Mount Macedon.
As the council moves in to slow down flocks of visitors taking in the season’s glorious...
Swim in safe waters
Another round of Hume’s Active Ageing Grey Medallion program starts this week.
Sunbury residents aged 65 and more can join in the free six-week program...
Government vows to protect the ranges
A pledge to protect the Macedon Ranges from the impacts of population growth has been hailed by some, and cautioned by others.
Planning minister Richard...
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...
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 secret...
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...
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...
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...
Locals run the rock
An off-road adventure at Hanging Rock awaits those with the stamina for some cross-country running when the weather cools off.
Run the Rock is on...
High goals for young citizen
Hume’s Young Citizen of the Year has had her sights set on a career in medicine for as long as she can remember.
Sunbury teen...
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A safe festive feast for pets
Pets might make puppy-dog eyes when they want some of whatever food is on the table, but some our Christmas favourites are actually poisonous...
