My Place: Ben Opie
Acclaimed oboist Ben Opie, the artistic director for The 2019 Peninsula Summer Music Festival, loves the diverse delights and quiet feel of Seddon. He...
Scholarship with a smile
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School pupil Katie Warburton was the top of her class.
Katie was awarded a 2019 Hume council education scholarship...
Homeless care package
Gisborne’s homelessness problem has spurred Rotary Club members into action.
Rotary committee member Brendan Watters said the club’s We Care project was receiving a great...
Concern rises over pokies
Hume council is concerned about an upward trend in gaming machine losses across the municipality, with more than $29 million lost in the first...
College watch on possums
A little bit of possum magic is inspiring students at Sacred Heart College Kyneton.
Biology teacher Peter Webb said year 10, 11 and 12 students...
New leader at Sacred Heart
Craig Holmes is passing the mantle to Darren Egberts as the new principal of Sacred Heart College Kyneton.
After eight years as the head of...
MP continues in cabinet role
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas was reappointed as Victoria’s cabinet secretary.
Ms Thomas has held the position since first being appointed to the role in November...
Art a journey of healing for Melissa Pym
Art has been a lifelong passion for Melissa Pym – and she’s hoping her art will help her healing journey.
She was diagnosed in 2014...
Prison term for Merrimu raid
A man who planned and carried out a burglary at a rural property, where items valued at $57,000 was stolen, has been sentenced to...
Santa is not from Woodend
A man has been arrested after he allegedly became stuck inside the chimney of a Lancefield pharmacy overnight.
Police were initially called to the High...
Red-letter day for shop
Sunbury Red Cross has reached a milestone, celebrating its 20th birthday last week.
Retail area manager Chris Drossos said the store’s intention has remained the...
Jobs bonanza at Woodend supermarket
More than 60 jobs will be created at a new Coles in Woodend.
The new relocated supermarket, features an in-store bakery and butcher, continental deli,...
Fatal crash driver jailed
A young driver who was distracted changing music on her car radio when she fatally struck a cyclist, sobbed as she was sent to...
High time for clock tower works
The Woodend Clock Tower is set to be restored.
Macedon Ranges council successfully obtained $30,000 from the state government’s Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues...
Caring women band together
Women have joined together to help support a local cause.
Sunbury disability service provider Distinctive Options has been fundraising for neighbouring organisation CareWorks Sunbury –...
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Disqualified drink driver charged in Kyneton
A man has been charged after he was allegedly caught driving with a disqualified licence and over the legal alcohol limit in Kyneton last...
