Woodend

  • Wombats on the move

    Wombats on the move

    Community, connection, collaboration and local pride sums up what the MRM Wombats are all about in the Macedon Ranges, with…

  • Breaking down barriers

    Breaking down barriers

    A welcome barbecue held recently at the Woodend Children’s Park brought together refugee families and local supporters, marking the start…

  • Rescued, then arrested

    Rescued, then arrested

    A high-speed police pursuit out of Melbourne ended when the driver of a stolen vehicle crashed and flipped it on…

  • Logging truck tips and loses load

    Logging truck tips and loses load

    A logging truck with two trailers attached crashed and spilled its load at Woodend last Tuesday afternoon. The rear trailer…

  • Woodend market a world best

    Woodend market a world best

    Woodend has been honoured as one of the Top 3 Farmers Market Towns… not just in Australia, but in the…

  • Luke claims title

    Luke claims title

    Woodend’s Luke Kirby has claimed the national dressage (secondary) all abilities class title at the Australian Interschool Championships. He joined…

  • Insect Expo brings giant blowflies

    Insect Expo brings giant blowflies

    The National Insect Expo is fast approaching and this year’s event promises some rather unusual visitors that will meet and…

  • Macedon Ranges athletes step up for GemLife Games

    Macedon Ranges athletes step up for GemLife Games

    Peter Share says he’s learnt over the years that winning isn’t everything — but that won’t stop the 77-year-old from…

  • Tunnel tour for Woodend rail pioneer

    Tunnel tour for Woodend rail pioneer

    Woodend’s Peter Bishop played a pivotal role in the last transformation of Melbourne’s train network more than 40 years ago,…

  • Plans to drop road speeds

    Plans to drop road speeds

    Plans to reduce speed limits in core business and activity areas of Kyneton, Woodend and Riddells Creek for are now…

  • Authors to livestream

    Authors to livestream

    Goldfields Libraries are participating in the much-loved Sydney Writers Festival ‘Live and Local’ program again this year. A selection of…

  • Vegelicious venues celebrated

    Vegelicious venues celebrated

    The winners of the 2025 Edgy Veg Awards have been crowned and five local businesses in the Macedon Ranges and…