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Celebrating all mums

Mum’s across the west will take centre stage on Sunday. Their kids have been busy crafting homemade cards, shopping up a storm at the school...

Renewable Energy Leader To Chair The SEC

The state government has appointed a permanent board to lead the revived State Electricity Commission (SEC). State Electricity Commission Minister Lily D’Ambrosio announced Simon Corbell...

More accessibility for a day out on the water

Boaters throughout Victoria, including in Sunbury and Macedon Ranges, will find it easier and more accessible to enjoy a day out on the water,...

Take care and be aware

Melbourne paramedics are urging Victorians, including those in Sunbury and Macedon Ranges, to access alternative care options and get their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations...

Keeping Victorians safe online

The state government is marking World Password Day by launching a new cyber safety campaign to keep Victorians, including Sunbury and Macedon Ranges, safe...

Community Calendar

Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...

Council meeting disrupted

A Hume council meeting was brought to a standstill last week when attendees disrupted the proceedings yelling ‘free Palestine’ and ‘shame’ amid council discussing...

Dreaming of road safety

A Diggers Rest advocacy group is calling on the state government to use uncommitted infrastructure funds to widen and improve the safety of Vineyard...

Arts precinct’s next steps

The Sunbury Community Arts and Cultural Precinct at Jacksons Hill is continuing to progress, with Hume council endorsing the draft concept plans for stage...

Speaking out about violence

Throughout the country thousands of women have gathered to protest family and gender-based violence, amid heartbreaking stories and shocking new statistics. In Hume, this...

Six-decade milestone for Salvos

The Salvation Army is aiming to raise an ambitious $38 million for its 60th year of the Red Shield Appeal and it is calling...

Five-star sustainability

Newham Primary School is continuing to kick sustainability goals and has been short-listed for Victoria’s largest celebration of school volunteers taking sustainability action. As one...

Driving special charges

The Macedon Ranges community is invited to provide feedback for council's draft Special Charge Scheme Policy, which was endorsed on April 24. The policy, which...

Gisborne causes upset

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria and Macedon Ranges council have inspected 34 building sites around Gisborne and New Gisborne, and said they are...

Grants policy updated

Macedon Ranges council has updated its grants policy in an effort to streamline the process and improve access equity and transparency, while clarifying the...

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Celebrating all mums

Mum’s across the west will take centre stage on Sunday. Their kids have been busy crafting homemade cards, shopping up a storm at the school...