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KFNC’s first female president Karen O’Sullivan

Karen O’Sullivan has been elected to serve as the first female president at Kyneton Football Netball Club in the same year that the club celebrates...

Parking fines for Macedon’s Honour Avenue admirers

Almost 200 people were fined by Macedon Ranges council for parking illegally during the Easter long weekend. And even more parking fines were issued by...

Romsey CFA celebrates upgrades

Romsey CFA brigade is celebrating after receiving upgrades thanks to community, council, state government and local business support. The brigade has two new firefighting appliances,...

Macedon Ranges local law to be reviewed

A decision to review a local law which regulates the use of motorised recreational vehicles has divided Macedon Ranges council. The council will allocate funds...

Macedon’s Honour Avenue takes on a golden hue

Autumn has arrived in the Macedon Ranges and Macedon’s Honour Avenue has taken on a golden hue. The avenue has been abuzz with visitors and...

Recycling crisis costs Macedon Ranges an extra $233,000

Macedon Ranges council will wear an extra cost of $233,000 for its recycling service this financial year. And it is expecting to allocate hundreds of...

Bolinda Primary School gets an upgrade

Work on a $105,000 maintenance project has just finished at Bolinda Primary School. The school has received upgrades to its electrical system and to the...

Burn-offs still banned in Sunbury and Macedon Ranges

A number of illegal burn-offs has prompted Macedon Ranges council to remind residents that fire restrictions are still in place. Burn-offs and the use of...

Feral rabbits to be culled in Sunbury

A virus is being released in Sunbury as part of a nationwide effort to control feral rabbits. The release of Calicivirus RHDV1 K5 will be...

Cathouse Players to perform gripping comedy-thriller

Kyneton’s Cathouse Players are preparing to put on a gripping comedy-thriller this month. The cast will perform Ira Levin’s Deathtrap – a play characterised by...

RSPCA investigates dumped cat

A cat that was locked in a bird cage bound with rope and then dumped in a Kurunjang park is now in safe hands...

West Footscray warehouse plan scaled back

The developer behind a major warehouse development in West Footscray has reached a compromise on the project with residents. Star Weekly last year reported that...

Sunbury pet registration tags to last a lifetime

Sunbury pet owners will no longer need to change their animal’s registration tag each year, with Hume council switching to lifetime tags. Pet owners will...

Aggravated burglary in Sunbury last month

Police are searching for information about an aggravated burglary in Sunbury last month. Three men broke into a home on O’Shanassy Street about 4am on...

More services needed for premature babies

A Werribee South mother has called for Wyndham’s maternity services to be expanded to cater for babies born between 24 and 32 weeks’ gestation. Jody...

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How to have a happy and healthy festive season

Maintaining a commitment to healthy eating during the festive season can be a challenge, given the abundance of indulgent foods and tempting treats. However,...

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