Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas has announced local Prep students can enter a new annual design competition for Prep Bags, starting this week. Current Preps at Victorian public schools enter by submitting hand drawn or digitally designed artwork on this year’s theme ‘My Year of Prep’. The winning design will feature on the front of […]

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is pleased to welcome Lisa Knight as its new Director Corporate, with her appointment commencing on Monday, 20 July. Ms Knight brings extensive senior local government experience, having previously held director corporate and community roles at Mount Alexander Shire Council, as well as management positions at the City of Greater Bendigo […]

Central Highlands Water is encouraging residents across the region to get prepared for frosty mornings ahead. Sub-zero temperatures can create havoc for your early morning shower and cup of coffee, if a frozen water meter stops the water supply to your house. This can be even worse if the icy conditions cause your water meter […]

Leading the nation in cardiac arrest survival, Victorians can boast that their paramedics are among the best in the world. Whether in the city, bush, snow or at sea, Ambulance Victoria’s range of highly skilled paramedics are equipped to respond to all emergencies, providing world-leading out of hospital emergency care to those who need it. […]

Sports Central and FedUni WestVic Academy of Sport are proud to be launching the Central Highlands Coaches Collective. Taking place on Wednesday, July 22 at Federation University’s Mount Helen Campus, the Central Highlands Coaches Collective seeks to bring together current and aspiring coaches and leaders from the Central Highlands region. An insightful evening to be […]

Well here I am again penning another article for you, the reader, to enjoy… This time I’ll be featuring five plants with scented foliage for the garden and listing several others you might like to try and track down. 1. Backhousia citriodora (lemon-scented myrtle) is a medium to large tree that belongs to the botanical […]

Glenlyon schools Glenlyon is noted for having been a gold-mining area with the original settlement of the town dating back to 1846. At one time Glenlyon had three schools operating: a State School No. 266, Rae’s Hill School No. 1294 (Private) and Burke No. 1677. Rae’s Hill No. 1294 was opened on July 11, 1870 […]

One of last month’s rescued animals at the Hepburn Wildlife Shelter was a tawny frogmouth. This bird was found trapped in a stormwater pipe, which was positioned vertically into the ground. Jon Rowdon from the Hepburn Wildlife Shelter thinks that the bird probably went down into the pipe looking for food. Contrary to popular opinion […]

Words from friend Maia Irell “This beautiful man, Petrus Spronk meant so much to all of us together and apart. As Tina (Banitska) said, we’ve lost the patriarch of our town. Friend, son, father, uncle, brother, beloved artist, thinker, disciplined Do-er. Ceramic bowls, casts of pears, of rabbits, mud balls, sand sculptures, mirrors of birds […]

Hepburn Shire Council chief executive officer Bradley Thomas served his notice on Monday, June 29. Mr Thomas started with the council in 2019 and has held the role of CEO since 2021. Mayor Cr Tony Clark thanked Mr Thomas for his leadership and contribution to the council and the Hepburn Shire community. “I want to […]

Hepburn Shire Council has partnered with mecwacare to host over 30 workshops across the shire to help people over 55 to stay healthy, independent, and connected as they age. The mecwacare Healthy Ageing Workshops are designed to support residents with practical, easy to understand information on topics that matter, from nutrition and heart health to […]

Destination Central Victoria has appointed Joel Chadwick as its new chief executive officer. Mr Chadwick joins DCV from Tourism Midwest Victoria, where he has held a number of senior leadership roles including Visitor Economy acting executive manager. He is also chair of Australian Regional Tourism. Mr Chadwick was born in Maryborough and has held key […]