Tag: woodend
People power topples tower bid
A planning permit to build a 33.3-metre telecommunications tower in Woodend has been rejected by Macedon Ranges council.
In a unanimous decision, councillors last week...
Family space galore: 6 Gwendoline Avenue, Woodend 3442
Embracing an understated refinement, this high-quality residence – with no less than four living spaces – couples with a detached studio on a 960-square-metre...
New pavilion a boost for Woodend sport
Woodend football, netball and cricket players have a new pavilion to enjoy.
The new pavilion at the Gilbert Gordon Oval in Woodend, which features female...
Sunbury market solid
Sunbury has been named one of Melbourne’s best performing real estate suburbs, new figures reveal.
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) recently released its...
My Place: Jennifer Bryce
Jennifer Bryce has written a new book, Lily Campbell’s Secret, set in Woodend. Bryce chats with Jessica Micallef about the freedom of writing fiction and...
Knees-up for playgroup
Woodend Playgroup turns 40 this year and plans on celebrating in style.
Playgroup public relations committee member Olivia Desormeaux said it was a “fantastic milestone”.
“The...
Woodend a winner
Woodend Newsagency is celebrating its first division one TattsLotto prize in 10 years, after a Woodend man won $1.2 million.
Agency owner Darren Cahill said...
TattsLotto win for Woodend man
A Woodend man has had a life changing start to the week, after winning a division one TattsLotto prize.
The regular player, who wished to...
Art for everyone
Artist Richard Chamerski will showcase his work at the Woodend Art Group Winter Exhibition during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.
Chamerski, who describes himself as...
The force is with Barker Trailers
A Woodend trailer business has been recognised as an industry leader.
Manufacturer Barker Trailers was awarded the Workforce Skills Development Award at the Victorian Manufacturing...
Business and pleasure: 40 Plants Lane, Woodend, 3442
Drive to the end of a country lane, swing through the gates of Auberge, head down a Manchurian pear-lined driveway and there emerges an...
Top drop marks 20 years in business
Holgate Brewhouse is celebrating 20 years in business.
The Woodend brewery has come a long way since its inception in a backyard shed and co-founder...
More buses for Woodend and Daylesford
Woodend and Daylesford passengers are now enjoying more frequent bus services.
More than 20 additional trips per week have been added to the timetable between...
Apprentice awarded
James Simpson has reached a new career goal.
The Sunbury resident was awarded the Sir Henry Royce Foundation Award for Excellence at Kangan Institute’s annual...
Planning win for energy park bid
A community energy park is a step closer to reality.
The state government has given the green light for the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group to...