News
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Volunteers to the rescue
What could be more rewarding then spending time with some staffie friends? A Stafford Rescue Victoria facility in Woodend, known as the Darren and Phillip’s…
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School maintenance boost
Toolern Vale and District Primary School pupils will soon have a new and improved school. The school will receive $105,000 for high priority maintenance works…
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Restrictions out of step with dance studios
By Jessica Micallef Signature Cheer and Dance Studio principal Amy Citroen fears the road back into dance studios will be more difficult than the closure.…
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Drivers flout speed restrictions
Lead-foot drivers were stopped in their tracks across the Macedon Ranges during a four-day police operation. Police were out in full force on Victorian roads…
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Reservoir facilities reopen
Playground and barbecue facilities at Coliban Water’s three catchment storages on the Coliban River have reopened. The water company’s community operations manager Mick Dunne said…
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Duo tastes success
Winemaking couple Chris Dilworth and Loique Allain are savouring the sweet taste of success. The pair behind Macedon Ranges winemaking business Dilworth & Allain took…
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Dixon Field plan revealed
Macedon Ranges council has released the draft Dixon Field Masterplan for community consultation. The draft plan, developed by the council with the help of user…
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Champs honoured
Not many people label a defeat as one of their greatest achievements. But Mario Magris has shown how a defeat can shape anyone’s life. The…
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Pandemic recovery fund proposed
By Jessica Micallef A $1.1 million recovery fund to support the community and local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic has been proposed in the…
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Supermarket permit extension denied
By Jessica Micallef An application for a two year extension to a planning permit to build a supermarket in Riddells Creek has been knocked back…
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Target store to be re-branded
Target Woodend is set to be converted into a Kmart store. The retail giant at the 19th Hole Shopping Centre on High Street is one…
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Support for all sports
Local sport clubs can receive a helping hand as they kick-start their return to play. Sporting clubs and associations across the Macedon Ranges can now…












