Working from home to drive growth
With working arrangements becoming more flexible, Victorians are expected to move further from Melbourne in a trend that could impact the Macedon Ranges, according...
Hume jobseekers to gain from net zero target
Achieving a net-zero economy will improve Hume’s economy and jobless rate, according to new data form Victoria University.
The economic growth forecast comes from...
Calls for funding slam dunk
The Macedon Ranges basketball community is pleading for federal funding to complete the long-awaited Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct (MRRSP), as increasing demand for...
Bags of generosity
The Sunbury community has dug deep this month in support of vulnerable women and girls.
Through the not-for-profit organisation Share the Dignity, the It’s...
Keep the hive alive
The Woodend Bee-Friendly Society is here to help you and the winged insects that play a crucial role in the ecosystem.
Formed as an action...
Police urge caution this fire season
Victoria Police is urging everyone to remain vigilant toward the risk of fire this summer despite a wetter than average meteorological outlook.
Earlier this...
Heavy rain delays Bulla Tip removal
The process of moving the large quantity of rubbish at the Bulla Tip into a containment cell has been delayed due to heavy rain,...
Riddells Creek growth plan progresses
Plans for the future of Riddells Creek are on the table as Macedon Ranges council devises the policy that will guide the township’s urban...
School strolls for sustainability
Killara Primary School pupils took to the streets last week to spread a message of sustainability.
The school’s Walk to School Day included 119...
Macedon Street works delayed
Planned works to resurface Macedon Street have been delayed due to poor weather.
Sunbury MP Josh Bull confirmed online that the works - originally...
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...
Macedon Ranges Music Festival applications
Performer and stall applications are now open for the 2022 Macedon Ranges Music Festival.
The annual festival, which next year will be held on...
From the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.
30 years ago
December 3, 1991
Large-scale residential development in the Gisborne-Macedon Ranges area could be the...
Tylden Primary School upgrade
Works have kicked off at Tylden Primary School, with the school set to receive an upgraded multipurpose court and physical education space.
The school...
Travel agent ready to take flight
Following months of working from home, Helloworld Travel Sunbury staff are finally back in store.
Before the outbreak of COVID-19 in Australia in early...
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Lions come from behind
The Sunbury Lions made a big statement in a come from behind win against Darley in the Ballarat Football League on Saturday.
In their biggest...
