Short stay rental shakeup
The state government has announced new additions to its short stay levy bill, allowing councils and owners corporations to prohibit short stay rental accommodation.
The...
Council queries Amess drainage
Macedon Ranges council made a second submission to the Amess Road Precinct Structure Plan during an additional consultation period, which sought feedback on amendments...
Sunbury TAFE location announced
The state government has revealed the location of the Kangan Institute Sunbury TAFE campus, which is set to be completed in mid-2028.
On Monday, September...
Ambos roll up their sleeves to save lives in other ways
A team of paramedics, First Responders, and staff from Ambulance Victoria (AV) have made 480 donations as part of an annual blood drive by...
Electric bus boost
Victoria’s first zero emission bus contracts have been awarded.
Accounting for one third of Melbourne’s bus network, the new metropolitan zero emission bus franchises are...
Spring brings swoop warning
With spring upon us, people are again being warned to look out for swooping birds when outdoors.
Simon Ruff, senior wildlife projects officer at the...
Big battery build underway
Construction on one of the world’s biggest renewable energy storage batteries is now happening in Melbourne’s west.
On Wednesday, Premier Jacinta Allan and State Electricity...
Pest protection grants opened
Local community groups will have access to nearly $800,000 funding to help them guard against biosecurity threats thanks to the latest round of grants...
Sporting Clubs Score Grants Boost
Grants of up to $5000 for grassroots clubs to improve the skills and knowledge of volunteers, coaches and officials – helping clubs across the...
Don’t get stuck on hold, register your burn-off online
As hundreds of thousands of Victorians start to prepare their property for fire season, emergency services are encouraging landowners to register any planned burn-offs...
Community Calendar
North Western District Pipe Band
The newly formed North Western District Pipe Band meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Diggers Rest Bowls Club.
It is...
Hume hits paws on unwanted cats
Hume council is set to benefit from a $25,000 grant as part of a state government initiative to tackle cat overpopulation and support vulnerable...
A force against gorse
Pipers Creek Landcare is calling for Macedon Ranges residents to be vigilant about taking action against the invasive gorse shrub, which affects the region.
Gorse...
Local support for shed
Riddells Creek Nursery hosted a barbeque fundraiser, donating all funds raised to the Riddells Creek Men’s Shed to assist it in building a new...
CFA rolling up their sleeves
CFA members from across Victoria have saved around 3,000 lives by making over 1,000 donations during this year’s Emergency Services Blood Drive.
Their contributions included...
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Two men arrested in Lancefield
Two Lancefield men were arrested following a string of burglaries at various local sporting clubs.
Victoria Police executed a search warrant at a property on...
