A school holiday project has ended in despair after a cubby house was demolished because it sat on council land. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-w… via Macedon Ranges Leader Sunbury Leader

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. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-w… Macedon Ranges Leader

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. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north/n… via Sunbury Leader

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. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-w… via Jess

Take a sneak peak at the progress of Sunbury's Global Learning Centre, opening in December! heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-w… Hume City Council via Jess

In a blow to local maternity services, Kyneton Hospital will shut labour and birthing facilities from September 30. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-w… Macedon Ranges Leader

After 50 years in medicine, Lancefield Dr Paul Carter has decided to hang up his stethoscope. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-w… Macedon Ranges Leader

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. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-w… Macedon Ranges Leader Sunbury Leader

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. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-w… via Jess

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. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-w… Jess

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. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-w… Macedon Ranges Leader

An application to search for gold near Kyneton and Woodend has been lodged in the Macedon Ranges. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-w… via Jess

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. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north/n… Sunbury Leader

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. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north/n… Jess

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. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north/n… via Sunbury Leader

Three Kyneton restaurants have been ranked among Victoria's best in this year's Delicious 100. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north/n… via Jess

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. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-w…

Two young brothers have been forced to carry their dying pooch home after it was mauled by another dog at a Sunbury park. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north/n… Sunbury Leader

Two kangaroos are dead after being shot during sickening attacks near Woodend. heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-w…

Sad news out of Kyneton this week. Eric was a huge character and incredibly dedicated to his community. He will be sorely missed. Macedon Ranges Leader heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-w…