Tag: Macedon 3440
Development plans for Kelly lock-up on hold
A central Victorian council wants plans to expand a historic police station redesigned, because of fears the redevelopment could damage the site's heritage value.[MORE]
Seven arrested in Vic drug raids
Drugs, cash and guns were seized in drug raids at a number of properties in Melbourne and country Victoria overnight. Seven people have been arrested.[MORE]
Pokies decision a significant win: lobby group
A local government lobby group says a decision in the Supreme Court overturning a ruling allowing poker machines in the town of Romsey is a significant win for community input on controversial planning issues.[MORE]
Council win on poker machines
The Victorian Court of Appeal has made a landmark decision about the installation of poker machines in a central Victorian council.[MORE]
Council awaiting pokies decision
A central Victorian council is anxiously awaiting a decision in the Supreme Court this afternoon about a poker machine application.[MORE]
Bashing sparks calls for regional taxi cameras
The Victorian Taxi Association says there should be talks about installing security cameras in country taxis.[MORE]
Police seek witnesses to Macedon cabbie bashing
Police are appealing for public assistance after a taxi driver was assaulted and robbed at Macedon on Tuesday night.[MORE]
Cabbie violently robbed in Macedon
A taxi driver has been assaulted and robbed by three men at Macedon. [MORE]
Taxi driver attacked
A taxi driver has been assaulted and robbed of his takings in Macedon, north-west of Melbourne.[MORE]
Macedon youth alcohol forums proving successful
Police and community health workers from across Victoria will meet in Macedon today to discuss the success of underage alcohol diversion programs.[MORE]
Bushfire smoke haze drifts into Vic
Victorians are being advised not to worry about smoke drifting down from the north of the state.[MORE]
Hundreds expected at Ash Wednesday service
About 300 people are expected to mark the 25th anniversary of the Ash Wednesday bushfires at a public service at Cockatoo in the Dandenongs this morning.[MORE]
Elderly man dies after being hit by car
Victoria's weekend road toll has included the death of an elderly Gisborne man.[MORE]
Depot robbery may have been inside job: police
Gisborne detectives are investigating whether a burglary at a Parks Victoria depot in Macedon may have been an inside job.[MORE]
Fire equipment stolen at Macedon
Police say they are disgusted by the theft of firefighting equipment from a Parks Victoria depot at Macedon.[MORE]
'Missing' bushwalker found in city
A man believed missing in dense bushland at Mount Macedon has been found safe and well in Melbourne. [MORE]
Man still missing in Vic bushland
A search will resume at first light for a man missing in dense bushland at Mount Macedon, north of Melbourne.[MORE]
Vic cold snaps forces road closures
The cold snap hitting Victoria has caused road closures and left some towns blanketed in snow. [MORE]
Macedon Ranges Shire storm clean-up to take weeks
It is likely to be weeks before a clean-up from extensive storm damage in the Macedon Ranges Shire, in central Victoria, is complete.[MORE]
Man killed after tree smashes through house
Police have confirmed a man was killed when high winds sent a falling gum tree smashing through the middle of his house at Mount Macedon, north-west of Melbourne last night.[MORE]
Man feared dead after tree fall
A Victorian man is missing and feared dead after a large tree fell on his property at Mount Macedon north of Melbourne overnight.[MORE]
Overnight rains a boost to Melbourne catchments
Overnight rainfall across Victoria varied from two millimetres at Sale to 37 millimetres at Mt Macedon.[MORE]
Liberals announce drought aid, preference Nationals in Lower House
The Liberal Party will spend $53 million on drought assistance for farmers if it wins the Victorian state election.[MORE]
Gang thought to be behind break-ins
Police believe a gang of thieves is responsible for a spate of break-ins across central Victoria.[MORE]
