Macedon Ranges Local News And Information Hub

Painter has twin view

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:05:20 +0000

A NEW exhibition in Lancefield will explore the ancient cycles of life.

Boy to lose locks for late dad in cancer fundraiser

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:05:19 +0000

SUNBURY 12-year-old Alex Spiteri will say goodbye to his dark curly locks this Saturday.

There’s alpacas of meat to eat

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:05:16 +0000

IF Romsey alpaca farmers have their way, we may soon be seeing the stoic and cuddly member of the camelid family on our dinner tables.

Malmsbury gold diggers sink hole

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:05:16 +0000

A MINING company has stepped up its search for gold at Belltopper Hill, outside Malmsbury.

On home soil after Afghanistan stint

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:05:28 +0000

THE rugged terrain of Afghanistan is a world away from the serenity of the Macedon Ranges, and a Newham resident who has spent the past eight months in the war-torn nation is well aware of the stark differences.

Speedster leads police on chase

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:05:28 +0000

POLICE have arrested a 21-year-old man following a pursuit at Diggers Rest early this morning.

Darryl Cocks: Our relay hero

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:05:27 +0000

ON top of his own battle against cancer since 2007, Sunbury resident Darryl Cocks is taking up the fight for other sufferers.

Raise a glass among the vines

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:05:27 +0000

SUNBURY wineries are opening their doors to visitors this month for a non-traditional lunch as part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

Bikes out for healthy ride to school

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:05:26 +0000

MACEDON Primary pupils will start the day the healthy way as part of National Ride2School Day.

Warning: slippery freeway

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:05:26 +0000

DRIVERS have been asked to slow down and take extra care on the Calder Freeway as VicRoads repairs several sections.

Sunbury ropes in outsiders for event

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:05:25 +0000

SUNBURY United had to reach as far afield as New Zealand and Queensland but has ultimately compiled a team for this week’s ARL veterans championships at Runaway Bay.

Upsets in store as finals begin

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:05:24 +0000

FINALS time has arrived in Macedon Ranges Tennis Association with section one action due to begin at Gisborne Tennis Club on Saturday.

Jump for joy at Lydia’s return home

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:05:24 +0000

DIGGERS Rest’s own Olympian Lydia Lassila has made huge sacrifices on her journey to winning her first gold medal at Vancouver.

New hospital will be ‘boon for families’

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:05:23 +0000

CONSTRUCTION of the $21.4million Sunbury Day Hospital project is on track and due to be completed by the end of the year.

No change in ladder as storm hits games

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:05:23 +0000

BACCHUS Marsh coach Paul Baker has called on his senior batsmen to stand up and perform against Gisborne Dragons in the semi-finals of the Gisborne District Cricket Association this weekend.

Electric rail plan on track

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:05:23 +0000

PLANNING for the electrification of the Sunbury rail is under way, with survey and site investigations expected to begin this month.

Agents swamped by calls from storm-affected tenants

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:05:22 +0000

REAL estate agents are being inundated with calls from tenants hit by storm damage over the weekend.

Grog fee hikes rile Macedon venues

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:05:21 +0000

ANGER is mounting at Macedon Ranges licensed venues following a rise in liquor licensing costs.

Newham teaches self-sufficiency

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:05:19 +0000

THE tiny township of Newham will be a centre for debate, innovation and discovery this Saturday as it hosts its own sustainability expo.

More storms hit Melbourne

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:05:17 +0000

UPDATE 12.50pm: A NEW downpour has hit Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs, as residents and businesses count the cost of the weekend’s storms.