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Didn’t vote in the 2024 local council elections?
Close to 530,000 Victorians who appear to have failed to vote in the October 2024 local council elections will have an opportunity to explain why…
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What to do when you notice lights and sirens
Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging all road users to exercise caution around ambulance responding to emergencies so paramedics and first responders can quickly reach those…
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Festival set to be fruitful
After weeks of preparation, the Werribee Park Heritage Orchard Summer Fruit Tree Festival will return on Sunday March 2. This festival is one of the…
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Hume’s Enviro Champ program is open to get sustainability programs off the ground
The Hume Enviro Champ program is opening again for 2025, welcoming participants to create and lead a sustainability project. It allows individuals to have the…
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Network urges summer road caution
The Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network is reminding drivers to be cautious on local roads during summer, as animals become increasingly drawn to the roadside. Network…
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Star power in Moorabool
Moorabool will grace the silver screen after Liam Neeson visited the Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome last week, filming a suspenseful helicopter scene for the upcoming film…
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Wood you look at that!
The Back Shed Gallery in Woodend is the creation of puppet artist and woodworker Steve Scott, featuring nature-focused handmade wood, steel, and mixed media pieces.…
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MP calls for intersection action
An opposition MP is calling for the state government to prioritise and expedite upgrades to the intersection of Urquhart Street and High Street in Woodend.…
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Local farmers on alert
Macedon Ranges poultry and egg farmers are on alert after Agriculture Victoria confirmed the presence of avian influenza at two properties in Northern Victoria. According…
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My Place
Macedon resident and Gisborne Bushwalking Club president Gail Davies is passionate about the Macedon Ranges environment and the joys of bushwalking. Oscar Parry spoke with…
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Hume events schedule out
Hume council confirmed its civic events schedule for the year, with a range of events aimed at marking significant dates and recognising community members. The…
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Median strip mowing concerns
Hume council will investigate the option of resuming council-led maintenance of median strip and roundabout vegetation on state-managed arterial roads. During the council’s February 10…













