Macedon Ranges residents are asking DELWP 'why?' after a planned burn escaped control and tore through 4000 hectares bit.ly/1ja96aY

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull visited the Ranges this week to reveal a plan that will create jobs in Victoria. bit.ly/1NoF5S9

Kyneton's favourite football son, former AFL star Nathan Thompson, returns home to coach juniors bit.ly/1PB38wL

Child motocross champion overcomes a season-long injury and bike problems to be number one in the state bit.ly/1LwYzOK

Animals in the ashes - Rescues continue from the fireground bit.ly/1GXGiIv

Rates hypocrisy: MAV bit.ly/1NWQNDF

Epik Trek - Kyneton's Joel Bertoncini conquered an 891-kilometre run on Tuesday bit.ly/1O8ZjzC

Could this be our Banksy? - Black panther sculpture mysteriously appears in Lancefield bit.ly/1MVbpqc

Sunset homecoming - Bittersweet release of wildlife for carers bit.ly/1Hjg3lJ

New mayor elected last week bit.ly/1OoQhvP

Hobby farm horror bit.ly/1HVU4kX

It's your world and theirs ... bit.ly/1HVU4kX Edgar's Mission is changing how we see animals, with some extra help this week

Police are dreading a horror holiday period on our roads after three serious accidents in one day bit.ly/1YspmHy

Commuters are missing out on vital work and family time as they continue to endure a transport crisis ... elliottmidnews.com.au/story/3736392/…

Wherefore art thou anon? The creator of the black panther sculpture in Lancefield remains anonymous ... elliottmidnews.com.au/story/3738936/…

Piano man can elliottmidnews.com.au/story/3835833/… via Midland Express

Path cleared for ALDI elliottmidnews.com.au/story/3849132/… via Midland Express

Red Cross rage elliottmidnews.com.au/story/3903693/… via Midland Express

Positive change - School a safe and supportive place elliottmidnews.com.au/story/3916809/… via Midland Express

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