Latest News
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Ratepayers double billed
More than 1000 Macedon Ranges ratepayers with direct debit arrangements to pay their rates were incorrectly billed twice overnight. Adele…
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2000 homes proposed for Clarkefield — Macedon Ranges Shire Council locked out of decision making
Plans for a 2000+ lot development could change the face of Clarkefield, and its fate now rests with the Minister…
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SES to host open day
Woodend SES is kicking off 2026 with a new member recruitment drive. Hoping to boost member numbers, the unit holding…
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Firies battle 45ha blaze
Firefighters battled a grassfire that burnt 45 hectares at Bullengarook last Wednesday afternoon that had residents in Bullengarook, Coimadai, Gisborne…
Sport
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Big names hit centuries
From a batting viewpoint, three of the outstanding McIntyre Cup players made centuries in the final home and away round…
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Riddell CC wins Jensen Shield easily
Riddell Cricket Club won the Jensen Shield grand final on Saturday, adding to optimism about the club’s prospects for the…
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Astounding – Romsey in double extra ends
A highly paid scriptwriter could not have portrayed the extraordinary Highlands Division 1 pennant bowls grand final that unfolded at…
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Last round before finals
Round 14 of McIntyre Cup 1sts cricket begins this Saturday, and the outcome will decide the positions of the four…
Community
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Ready to roll at Romsey
After 11 years of community campaigning and determination, Romsey Skatepark is now ready to roll. A large crowd gathered to…
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Kyneton Hospital offers new services
Kyneton Health has introduced new services and equipment to make it easier for patients to access high-quality, bulk-billed Allied Health…
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Preserving life’s memories
Talented Chewton filmmaker Noora Niasari is offering residents an incredible opportunity to document their loved-ones’ stories, immortalising their memories forever….
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Volunteers celebrate their garden
The gardens at Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House are in full bloom — and so too is the community…
Leisure
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Country, Culture and healing
A First Nations art gallery and creative studio has opened its doors in Castlemaine on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Gabirra*…
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Trucks from near and far
The recent Lancefield Truck Show drew a wide range of trucks of various ages and sizes. Held over a full…
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Two voices, held in glass
Glass Dialogues brings together the collaborative practice of glass artists Jude Walker and Natalie Ireland, who have been working in…
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Poets present on women
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Kyneton Library is hosting a one-hour session of poems, stories and chat from 2pm on…