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Gran’s squad ready to go as she vies for equestrian glory
The family of Australia’s oldest Rio Olympian, Mary Hanna, will be up in the wee hours cheering her on from the Macedon Ranges’ while...
Council signs off on safety call for Calder Freeway
Drivers who choose not to follow advisory speed signs in Macedon Ranges are taking risks too great for council and the community to ignore.
Councillors...
No quick fix for waste woes in the Macedon Ranges
Macedon Ranges council has called for better, more innovative solutions to cut waste and recycle – and is urging development of a regional organics...
Live4Life goes statewide thanks to $100,000 grant
A community based program which encourages young people with mental health issues to help each other will be rolled out to other municipalities, thanks...
Funding shortfall cause for concern in the Macedon Ranges
Councils face massive funding shortfalls and could be forced to cut back on school crossings, libraries and SES facilities unless the state government honours...
Learning, the key to future jobs for residents
A shifting employment landscape means Macedon Ranges and Sunbury residents need to prepare themselves to commit to lifetime learning, experts say ahead of this...
Smart plan for the Macedon Ranges
Business and community leaders are being invited to lead the charge for change in the Macedon Ranges.
Funded by the state government, social venture Make...
A chance to play in Macedon Ranges snow
Woodend’s Angus, 3 (pictured), was among the many youngsters who welcomed the chance to run and play after snow blanketed the Macedon Ranges on...
Reverse collisions caused of most claims in Macedon Ranges
Cameras and sensors are no substitute for common sense – that’s the message from the Macedon Ranges’ top traffic cop after data revealed the...
Increase in burglary and theft offences in the Macedon Ranges
People are being urged to play it smart and lock their houses, sheds and cars following an increase in burglary and theft offences in...
Polls heat up for Macedon Ranges mobile black spots
The bushfire-prone Macedon Ranges will be near the top of a mobile phone black spots priority list under a federal Labor government.
MPs Lisa Chesters...
Western suburbs braces for Friday cold snap
Winter is coming as a cold snap moves in on the western suburbs by Friday with temperatures set to plummet as low as seven...
Health training could save lives
A Romsey teacher has urged Macedon Ranges fathers and educators to sign on for the latest classes of an award-winning youth mental health training...
Council reform plan welcomed
Moves designed to improve transparency of local government chief executives’ pay and performance, and increase collaboration between councils and communities, have been welcomed in...
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...
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How to have a happy and healthy festive season
Maintaining a commitment to healthy eating during the festive season can be a challenge, given the abundance of indulgent foods and tempting treats. However,...
