Macedon Ranges Leader

Local news, sport, conversation starters and events in Woodend, Kyneton, Gisborne and the Macedon Ranges Shire.

[Jess @JessCoates4]

Sad news out of Kyneton this week. Eric was a huge character and incredibly dedicated to his community. He will be sorely missed. @MacRangesLeader https://t.co/uhFiZh5ibA

[Jess @JessCoates4]

Two kangaroos are dead after being shot during sickening attacks near Woodend. https://t.co/tuefvuJCu7

[Jess @JessCoates4]

Two young brothers have been forced to carry their dying pooch home after it was mauled by another dog at a Sunbury park. https://t.co/pyFb2PcQrp @SunburyLeader

[Jess @JessCoates4]

Tributes are flowing for beloved Romsey identity and actor Anne Phelan, who passed away earlier this week. Locals have remembered her down-to-earth nature, activism, strong sense of justice and love for the Collingwood Football Club. https://t.co/pyKU5YwgRw

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Three Kyneton restaurants have been ranked among Victoria's best in this year's Delicious 100. https://t.co/MgwiT6mtJe via @JessCoates4

[Jess @JessCoates4]

A feel good story to end your week. Two years ago, Natalee Wood suffered a horrific stroke. Today, she graduates high school. Can't wait to see what she does next. https://t.co/pN0nbgAa40 via @SunburyLeader

[Macedon Ranges Leader @MacRangesLeader]

The Macedon Ranges has rolled out glass-only skips in a bid to help curb the region’s recycling crisis. But a long-term solution is yet to be decided upon. Here’s where you can find them. https://t.co/gh3SXuNLJI @JessCoates4

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They’ve been avoiding police until now, but Hume detectives want your help rounding up the region’s most sought-after alleged crooks — including one man with 10 outstanding warrants. https://t.co/YUvKBOIsJE @SunburyLeader

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An application to search for gold near Kyneton and Woodend has been lodged in the Macedon Ranges. https://t.co/O2N0O18HNZ via @JessCoates4

[Jess @JessCoates4]

An application to search for gold has been lodged in the Macedon Ranges. The company says the economic benefits are endless as they hunt for a new Fosterville, but residents say that mining would have a massive impact on the environment. https://t.co/gmqMFS0GS8 @MacRangesLeader

[Macedon Ranges Leader @MacRangesLeader]

A Kyneton woman’s gamechanging plan to reinvigorate Australia’s bee population has been recognised on the national stage. And she wants to bring the industry to the Macedon Ranges.
https://t.co/6QTL8eJ0eb @JessCoates4

[Macedon Ranges Leader @MacRangesLeader]

Fancy a weekend getaway? With a boutique wineries, stunning scenery and antique markets, the Macedon Ranges — an hour north of Melbourne — is the perfect place to unwind.
https://t.co/Lz9CyQx2cb via @JessCoates4

[Jess @JessCoates4]

Macedon Ranges Council has voted to install glass skip bins across the region and ban glass from recycling in a bid to fight the state's recycling crisis. https://t.co/g9ve09amKf @MacRangesLeader @SunburyLeader

[Jess @JessCoates4]

After 50 years in medicine, Lancefield Dr Paul Carter has decided to hang up his stethoscope. https://t.co/QuJ9tp0jVh @MacRangesLeader

[Jess @JessCoates4]

In a blow to local maternity services, Kyneton Hospital will shut labour and birthing facilities from September 30. https://t.co/PvkUUX03Pj @MacRangesLeader

[Sunbury Leader @SunburyLeader]

Take a sneak peak at the progress of Sunbury's Global Learning Centre, opening in December! https://t.co/JcgbS2a6hC @HumeCityCouncil via @JessCoates4

[Macedon Ranges Leader @MacRangesLeader]

Concept designs have been released for a huge new multi-million dollar complex for aged care facilities in Gisborne. And there’s so much more to come. https://t.co/FReDg5TilL via @JessCoates4

[Jess @JessCoates4]

The community has rallied around officers forced to seek refuge from gunfire at a McDonald’s this week, with a furious Sunbury councillor saying the incident was a “wake-up call” to better protect our emergency services. https://t.co/IN0hTKLUCE via @SunburyLeader

[Jess @JessCoates4]

A suspected arson attack on a Kyneton home has led to the fourth fire in the immediate area in just two weeks. Investigators are “exploring links” between the blazes. https://t.co/Mf9PwlEZQd @MacRangesLeader

[Jess @JessCoates4]

A school holiday project has ended in despair after a cubby house was demolished because it sat on council land. https://t.co/VSqEaeMhSZ via @MacRangesLeader @SunburyLeader