Tag: News
Ranges still popular with property hunters
A Macedon Ranges real estate agent is confident the local property market will remain "relatively good" heading into 2021.
According to the latest Real Estate...
Abandoned dogs raise concerns
The RSPCA is urging pet owners to take responsibility for their animals during summer, after three dogs were abandoned and seized by an inspector...
My Place
Stephen Grant immigrated to Australia from Germany more than 20 years ago. The Woodend resident will receive his Australian citizenship at Macedon Ranges council's...
Feedback sought on town centre plans
Macedon Ranges council is encouraging local landowners, business operators, residents and visitors to hare their views on ways to improve access, safety and streetscapes...
COVID highlights poor connections
I hope you have all had a great Christmas and new year and a relaxing break over the festive period.
2020 was indeed a shocker...
Malmsbury crash witness appeal
Police are calling for witnesses to a truck collision in Malmsbury last week.
Investigators have been told a white semi-trailer was travelling northbound on the...
Calder Freeway closed due to grassfire
The Calder Freeway is closed in both directions between Woodend and Kyneton due to a grass fire near the freeway in Carlsruhe.
The fire is...
Bulla soil plans resubmitted
Sunbury and Bulla residents have been left disappointed by the lack of community consultation, as the prospect of toxic soil from the West Gate...
BMX track upgrade floated
A "state-of-the-art" BMX track could be on the cards for the Sunbury BMX Club.
During last month's council meeting, Hume councillors agreed to prepare a...
Road blitz figures ‘too high’: Police
About 13 drivers a day were caught flouting the law on Macedon Ranges roads during the Christmas and new year period.
Police were out in...
Customers welcomed back
Macedon Ranges council's customer service centres in Gisborne and Kyneton have reopened, in line with the state government's easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
The Gisborne and...
Toy library returns
Families can soon book a play date at the Gisborne Toy Library.
The toy library is jampacked with toys for children of all ages available...
A place to connect
A place for local men to gather in Romsey has become a reality following the construction of a new men’s shed.
Shed secretary Eric...
Study aims to reduce harm
Challenging traditional masculine stereotypes in the Macedon Ranges will be the focus of a new study by researchers at youth mental healthy organisation Orygen.
Supported...
Congestion fears over crossing works
A Sunbury resident is concerned the works to remove the Gap Road level crossing in Sunbury will cause an "imposition" to residents and motorists.
Construction...