Lisa Smith grew up in the Macedon Ranges and has recently purchased a block of land at Kyneton On Riverside. We spoke to her about why she and her family have decided to make the move from Woodend to Kyneton.   Lisa’s reasons for wanting to head up the highway to the regional town speak […]

Unless you have a green thumb or plenty of free time, creating a low-maintenance garden is ideal, especially on a new property. Achieve a finished look, with minimal effort and upkeep. Forethought, minimalism and clever use of space are all keys for designing your easy-care garden.   Have a plan Before you get your tools […]

Kyneton on Riverside’s Stage 4 and 5 lots are being released. Each offers distinct features that are ultimate for country living. Do you want the perfect block for your dream home? If you get in quickly, you could secure a prime piece of land that has the ideal dimensions and outlook.   Our Stage 4 […]

If running is your thing, why not join the Macedon Ranges Running Group? We spoke to Kelly, the coordinator of the Kyneton branch of the group, to find out more.   The Macedon Ranges Running Group is open to people of all ages, abilities, experience and confidence. They run two Start Running Group programs each […]

Clare McKenna owns and operates Aesop’s Attic bookstore in Kyneton and has been a part of the community since she moved from Bendigo as an eighteen-year-old. She married Dan, a fifth-generation Kynetonian and they raised their five boys on their farm. Dan’s great-grandfather owned Catherineville, a grand bluestone house built in 1872, as well as […]

Mark and Kelly James have lived in Drummond, just out of Kyneton, for the past ten years. They own and operate the restaurant, Donkey, out of one of the town’s historic buildings on High Street. Mark and his wife have been in the hospitality industry for over 25 years, having managed other eateries such as […]

The Kyneton Lions Club is involved in a number of community projects to raise money for people in need and is looking for more volunteers to join them. If you want to make a difference and meet with like-minded people, the Lions Club may be the group for you!   Established in 1953, the Kyneton […]

Whether you love art, music, history, the great outdoors, sports or food, Kyneton delivers it all. Perhaps less known is that it is also a haven for book lovers. Kyneton is home to four book-related stores and, of course, the local library.   Squishy Minnie: This delightful bookstore specialises in books for children and young […]

What better way to enjoy the warmer, longer summer evenings than to get out for some family fun? Celebrate with us at the Kyneton On Riverside Christmas Festival on Sunday 8 December from 4 until 8 o’clock. There will be plenty of food, drink, music and activities for everyone to enjoy. Scott Carne, Brian Mannix […]

Karen O’Sullivan has lived in the Kyneton region for almost two decades and moved to a farm out of town just before the Black Saturday bushfires. She was a health reporter for Channel Seven for thirteen years and now runs her own media communications business called KOMS. Karen has been involved in various organisations in […]