In Autumn, the Macedon Ranges comes into its own in spectacular fashion and one of its major towns, Kyneton, is no exception. The transition from the lingering warmth of summer to crisper days is perfect for walks in bushland, visits to obliging markets and events, and of course, the viewing of deciduous tree-lined streets and […]

Being an hour away from the big smoke doesn’t mean you have to miss out on brilliant music and live shows. The Macedon Ranges region is brimming with artists of every kind and also attracts class acts from across the globe to perform at its historic and iconic venues or local eateries. Kyneton Town Hall: […]

If you are new to the area and looking to meet other families in Kyneton, there are many ways you can forge connections. Join a playgroup: Playgroups allow the kids to play while the adults can chat. Kyneton Playgroup has sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10 am and 12 noon at the Kyneton Uniting […]

WHEN DEB MESTER WAS A LITTLE GIRL, HER FATHER WOULD OFTEN TAKE HER TO MOUNT MACEDON TO FORAGE FOR MUSHROOMS. SHE STILL HAS VIVID MEMORIES OF THE BEAUTIFUL POPLAR-LINED STREETS ON THE DRIVE THERE. A slower pace It was this fond recollection coupled with her many years living in the city as a successful chef […]

Kyneton Art Group was formed in 1977 and is still going strong more than forty years later. We spoke to the president, Anna McGrath, to find out more about how they operate. Anna has been in the role for around 5 years and says she was originally drawn to the group because, “I painted and […]

When people choose to make a tree change, improving their health is more than likely to be a factor. Fortunately, Kyneton is a town where it is easy to make better health a priority. Melanie Ryan has been the proud owner of Alter Your Health in High Street for the past 5 years. She believes […]

Before you make a decision to uproot yourself for a tree change, it is wise to get a feel for the place where you are headed. Naturally, it could all go swimmingly and work itself out but it’s important to scope out the town, the facilities and to get a feel for the community and […]

Image from G.J. Gardner Homes In recent years, open plan living has dominated home designs. While there are many advantages to this style, multiple lockdowns and the enduring pandemic have made us reconsider how we plan our homes. Here are some pros and cons to consider of open plan living if you are building your […]

Image from G.J. Gardner Homes The kitchen is an integral part of your home. It’s not just a place to store, prepare and serve food but an area to gather together as a family. Many people building homes agonise over what will go where in their kitchen and rightly so as a well-designed kitchen will […]

Washing clothes seems to be a never-ending task. However, if you have that under control, it usually means the household is running well. The answer to this age-old problem? A spacious, eco-friendly and cleverly designed laundry, which can accommodate all the modern appliances, clean and dirty washing, as well as all the other bits and […]