Bipartisan support for local media
Federal Labor has announced a $15 million pledge, if elected to Government, to support media publishers hit by steepling newsprint costs.
The rescue package was...
Call to rename Rolling Meadows’ Village Green
Hume council will explore new name options for one of Sunbury’s two reserves called the Village Green, citing general confusion for the public and...
Liberal McEwen candidate denies false address accusation
Liberal McEwen candidate Richard Welch has rejected allegations he gave false information to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) when nominating his residential address.
In...
Storm recovery grants close May 31
Macedon Ranges residents who were affected by the storms in June 2021 have until the end of May to lodge a claim with the...
Upgrades pushing ahead over winter
The coldest months of the year are set to be the busiest for crews working on Victoria’s transport network.
A statement from the Victorian...
Fireworks back at June’s Woodend Winter Art Festival
Woodend will soon welcome back one of the region’s most treasured events.
The Woodend Winter Arts Festival, running from June 10-13, will kick off...
Remembering Sunbury CFA’s ex-Captain Peter Daley.
Ex-Sunbury Country Fire Authority (CFA) Captain Peter Daley dedicated his life to the service as both a volunteer and employee, and his sad passing...
New food tech centre opens at Salesian College
A new food studies centre at Salesian College was opened by Sunbury MP Josh Bull at the end of last month, in the first...
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...
Through the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors
30 years ago
May 19, 1992
The Macedon Region Water Authority has described the Telegraph's revelation of...
Sharing seeds and saving money
Right now, most people can’t believe their eyes when they see the cost of a head of lettuce is $5, or even a cauliflower...
‘Carrot method’ for Hume graffiti
Hume council will explore locations where graffiti can be practiced, using a “carrot method”, to deal with the cost of its removal across the...
Diggers Rest breast cancer survivor campaigns for network
Breast cancer survivor and Diggers Rest resident Jennifer Dy-Tiapco is proud to be taking part in a campaign to raise money for the Breast...
Hume set to improve readability of illegal dumping notices
Hume council has taken a step towards improving the readability of notices of illegal dumping notices and other notices to make it easier for...
Woodend’s Paysanne wins the Edgy Veg Awards
A meat-free gastronomic journey through the Macedon Ranges has drawn to a close and the competition between 13 cafes and 18 dishes has found...
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Stacey West’s netball passion
Stacey West has stepped up to take on the biggest role in Netball Australia appointed as the organisation’s new chief executive. She chats with...
