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Applications are now open for Round 3 of the Victorian Government’s Live Music Festivals Fund, providing grants of up to $50,000 to support the delivery of contemporary live music festivals across Victoria in 2026–27.

Young people in Victoria are facing overwhelming issues like anxiety, depression, loneliness, isolation, lack of confidence and lack of hope. 

Macedon Ranges Council is aware that a number of third-instalment direct debits for rates were incorrectly processed overnight on Monday, March 2.

The 2026 Livestock Biosecurity Fund Grants Program is making it easier for Victorian farmers to protect their livestock from pests and diseases and keep their farms productive. 

I got a letter the other day. A real letter. From the post office. Most of mine are emails these days so it felt quite special. Until I saw who it was from. It was from Medicare.

Internationally renowned author and modern witch Fiona Horne announces the release of her new book, Coven - Where Witches Gather, alongside its 36-card companion deck, Coven Oracle, published by Rockpool Publishing.

Naome McDougall has worked for Coles her entire career. She started with Bi-Lo in Swan Hill in 1999, and at 43 is in her 27th year with Coles.

Hepburn Shire residents can now recycle their polystyrene at the council’s three transfer stations in Creswick, Daylesford and Trentham.

Victorians are urged to keep an eye out for water hyacinth after an infestation on a rural property in Anakie, north of Geelong.

Macedon Ranges Accessible Arts has announced the return of Queerthentic - a vibrant regional exhibition celebrating LGBTQIA+ artists and stories from across Central Victoria and beyond.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council invites the community to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, with two inspiring events that highlight the extraordinary achievements and voices of women.

Researchers from Deakin University in partnership with community health services and organisations across Victoria are looking for new ways to support families and strengthen wellbeing in rural communities facing both ongoing stress and future environmental challenges.

Construction is starting on the redevelopment of the Bendigo Art Gallery.

The Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre will have another 45 beds when it reopens, to keep the community safe, according to the state government.

Daylesford Macedon Tourism is known as Destination Central Victoria and now represents Hepburn and Macedon Ranges shires along with Mount Alexander and Central Goldfields shires.

Trentham Community Action was formed at a meeting of interested citizens in November 2024. The purpose of the group is “to work to build a stronger and more resilient future for the town and district through active representation, advocacy and collaboration”.

Cooked Initiatives is expanding its hospitality program helping local and vulnerable youth with new vans and menus.