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Works continue on Sunbury Line

Disruptive works will continue on the Sunbury train line throughout the next month, as new substations are added Diggers Rest, St Albans and Diggers...

Golfers ‘upset’ at neglect

The Woodend Golf Club has been left frustrated by delays to “critical” works to its club room facilities, with the club’s president Barney Hearnden...

Funding announced for Woodend Community Centre

A new performance space, foyer, gallery and more is on its way to the Woodend Community Centre. The state government has...

The Gisborne Old Time Market returns

The Gisborne Olde Time Market returned with a force yesterday as eager visitors flocked to the event for the first time in two years. With...

Welcome to Willowbank

Willowbank Primary School became the newest school in the shire when it welcomed pupils through its doors for the first time last week. On...

Melbourne Airport backs Bulla Bypass

Melbourne Airport has thrown its support behind the construction of the Bulla Bypass in its draft Master Plan document. On January 31, the airport released...

My Place: David Gormley-O’Brien

Last month, Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group president David Gormley-O’Brien was named Citizen of the Year at Macedon Ranges council’s citizenship and award ceremony. He...

Archives

Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors. 30 years ago February 4, 1992 A senior member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Russell Byard, has...

Big step forward for Sunbury Triathlon Club

Following two years of hibernation, the Sunbury Triathlon Club has finally held a meeting to begin planning for its future. The club was founded...

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...

Sunbury among best spots for renters

Sunbury has been named among the top 20 “tenant-friendly” areas within a commuting distance of Melbourne’s CBD, according to recent data. The RentRabbit.com.au website, which...

Shire satisfaction survey

Macedon Ranges council will be facilitating its annual satisfaction survey until March. The National Field Services will conduct the survey phoning a sample size of...

Do you know your grower?

With the most recent wave of the COVID-19 pandemic causing a string of staff and food shortages at major retailers, a community organisation has...

The Hanging Rock Classic Car Show is back

Hanging Rock’s annual Classic Car Show is gearing up once again after last season’s event was cancelled. The event, which will be held on Sunday,...

Big things ahead at Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport has laid out its plan for the future, with a third runway anticipated to bring more noise, traffic and employment opportunities for...

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Water bills could increase

Water bills may raise slightly for tenants and decrease for some Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents if an Essential Services Commission (ESC) draft decision...

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