council
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Six new faces on council
The Macedon Ranges community has been successful in its campaign for a tree-change, with six new faces elected to council. Councillors elect were declared…
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Extra provisions needed for bush fire
There’ll be extra firepower on hand for Country Fire Authority crews in the Macedon Ranges this summer. North west regional commander Mark Gilmore said…
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Riddells Creek community come together
More than 2000 people are expected at the Riddells Creek Twilight Festival next month to celebrate the resilience of their community. Event organiser Nicole Garbutt,…
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Girls can shred too
More girls will be getting amongst the skate park action once they sharpen their skills at this month’s Girls Can Shred workshop. The workshop, which…
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Community projects kick off at Lancefield Park
Sports upgrades, including a skate park and BMX track, are among new projects at Lancefield Park sharing in a $800,000 state government windfall, compensation for…
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Council election results are almost in
Macedon Ranges residents hope to see some “fresh blood” in their new council as they await the latest election results. Seventy-two councils held postal…
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Craigieburn-Sunbury link too difficult
Traffic troubles in the northern suburbs require a new link between Craigieburn and Sunbury, according to federal McEwen MP Rob Mitchell. Mr Mitchell has…
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Delays while road works get underway
Four major road projects under way around the shire may cause some delays for Macedon Ranges drivers next month. Several footpath, road and drainage infrastructure…
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Pieces of local history feature in art trail
Peter “Patto” Patterson’s latest artworks are freshly created but there’s a lot of history behind them. “Patto” is among the artists who have signed on…
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Greyhound facility clears hurdle
A Romsey greyhound trainer has won her bid to continue operating next door to land earmarked for a major housing development. Macedon Ranges council…
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Parking properly could pay off – Council
Drivers who ignore parking restrictions in the Macedon Ranges are on notice. Council enforcement officers will be patrolling the shire’s hot-spots for parking offences, including…
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A very vine time for all
Elizabeth Hudspeth and Alex Stephenson are among the vignerons who will throw open their doors for the Macedon Ranges Food and Wine Festival. Visitors will…










