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Reopening the Ranges
The Macedon Ranges has entered the second step of Premier Daniel Andrews’ roadmap to a “covid normal”.
While restrictions have been extended until September 28...
Council opposes toxic soil bid
Hume council has opposed a request to amend the Hume Planning Scheme and send toxic soil to Bulla.
In an official response to Planning Minister...
Bupa Woodend avoids virus outbreak
A Woodend aged care facility has weathered a potential COVID-19 outbreak.
In late July, Bupa Aged Care Woodend's outbreak management plan was implemented after...
Reservoirs benefit from winter rain
A wetter than average August has put Coliban Water's catchment storages in a good position heading into spring and the "peak" summer demand period,...
Schools bushfire ready
More than 20 schools across the Macedon electorate have received a boost
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced earlier this month that 24 Macedon schools...
New pavilion for Diggers Rest
A new "state-of-the-art" sports pavilion is coming to Diggers Rest.
Sunbury MP Josh Bull announced earlier this month that the state government has committed $2.5...
Planned network upgrade in New Gisborne
New Gisborne Telstra customers may notice some changes to their mobile service this week as the telecommunications company begins planned upgrade works to its...
Slow road to ‘covid normal’
Metropolitan Melbourne will be in stage four lockdown for at least another two weeks from September 13 as part of the state’s roadmap out...
Sweet gesture
Little Ezekiel has captured the heart of his neighbourhood with sweet treats.
The four-year-old Sunbury boy has spent his time bringing a little bit...
The proof is in the pie
A Kyneton bakery has proven to be the best in the pie business for the third year in a row.
Country Cob Bakery's pepper...
Technology boot for council
Macedon Ranges council has received a funding boost to continue it's virtual meetings.
Local Government Minister Shaun Leane and Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced...
Restaurant meals at your door
A Kyneton restaurant has taken it's meals on wheels.
Like many restaurants, Colenso has been forced to close its doors to in-store dining, relying heavily...
GemLife expansion signed off
Macedon Ranges council has approved the expansion of a Woodend retirement village.
The application proposed to amend an existing planning permit to build an additional...
Reading a popular passtime
Library books have proven to be a popular choice of entertainment during the COVID-19 lockdown in the Macedon Ranges.
More than half of Woodend Library's...
Craft group’s project a gem
A group of creative Woodend locals have put their sewing skills to good use.
Members of the GemLife Woodend Retirement Village craft group have spent...
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Livingston new VIS boss
Three-time Olympic swimmer and high-profile sports administrator and commentator, Nicole Livingstone is the new chief executive of the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS).
Livingston joins...
