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Council tallies storm toll

An analysis of the aftermath of the extreme weather that tore through the Macedon Ranges in June has found that almost 1000 homes suffered...

Flood warning for parts of the shire

SES Gisborne has issued a flood warning with heavy rain expected this evening. The warning has been issued for parts of the Macedon Ranges,...

Bulla development approved by council

Hume council has endorsed the development of six two-storey homes at a site in Bulla. Located on Rawdon Street, the site is also bound...

Exposure sites in Sunbury and Macedon Ranges

The number of exposure sites across Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges continues to grow. Parkwood Green Medical Centre on Main Street in Romsey has...

Community satisfaction wavers

A survey of residents has found a four point decrease in community satisfaction towards Macedon Ranges council in the past year, placing it “well...

Level crossing removal delayed

Works to remove Sunbury’s Gap Road level crossing have been put on hold as a two-week shutdown of the construction industry in parts of...

Council endorses controversial aged care facility

Macedon Ranges council has endorsed a proposal to develop a 120 bed aged care facility outside the Romsey town boundary, following a debate on...

Slight easing of restrictions

Restrictions on outdoor activities are set to ease this week for Victorians still in lockdown, as the state draws nearer to its vaccination targets....

Kyneton lotto winner yet to claim $1.3 million

There’s a big surprise in store for one lucky Kyneton lotto player, when they discover they’ve pocketed $1,303,213 from Saturday’s TattsLotto draw. The Kynetonian...

Putting a spotlight on PCD

Since being diagnosed with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) at the age of 11, Sunbury resident Catherine Kruljac has come to intimately understand the debilitating...

Adult educator recognised for innovation

Woodend’s Irene O’Duffy has been awarded the Kangan Institute’s Teacher of the Year award. As an adult education support teacher at the Bendigo Kangan...

Maintenance funding for Macedon schools

Seven primary schools in the Macedon electorate will share in $435,000 for maintenance works. The funding forms part of the state government’s Planned Maintenance...

My Place: Ted Riley

Ted Riley is a Sunbury resident of 45 years and currently serves as the president of the Hume Men’s Shed. He spoke with reporter...

Mt Macedon gateway to showcase

Macedon Ranges council has received $80,000 from Regional Roads Victoria to improve landscaping works at the roundabout at the entrance to Mt Macedon. The...

VET champion living her dream

Teenager Hannah Valenti has been lauded for her early career success after being named as a VET (Vocational Education and Training) Champion by the...

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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...