Council adopts budget and future plan
Sports, festivals and infrastructure are the big winners in the 2017-18 Brimbank council budget.
Council last week adopted the budget, and a four-year plan which...
Shakespeare in Sunbury
A selection of Shakespeare’s most famous characters will appear at Sunbury’s Salesian College this week. Students have been working, both on stage and behind...
Anti-bullying efforts at Macedon Primary School
Macedon Primary School is working to ensure its playground is a bully free zone.
Last week pupils took part in anti-bullying workshops run by not-for-profit...
Students of politics in Kyneton
It would have been easy to mistake the workings of Sacred Heart College’s Constitutional Convention for those of Parliament last Thursday.
Accompanied by an array...
Flat out no for apartments in Gisborne
Plans to build an apartment building in Gisborne have been thwarted by Macedon Ranges council.
Councillors last week knocked back an application for what would...
Sunbury’s Elaine Brogan is passionate about heritage
Elaine Brogan has always had a passion for history and heritage. Since moving to Sunbury two and a half years ago, Elaine has been...
Macedon Ranges plans to one up state smoking ban
The state’s new smoking restrictions could be taken to the next level in the Macedon Ranges.
As of today the state government has banned smoking...
Humbling community support for Pets Haven
Macedon Ranges rescue cats and dogs are being showered with community goodwill by shoppers.
Community donations for Woodend pet shelter Pets Haven are being collected...
Sunbury’s global move not universally liked
With Sunbury’s Global Learning Centre (GLC) on the way, services in Macedon Street are in for a reshuffle – and not everyone’s happy.
Sunbury Visitor...
Improved V/Line and bus services in the Macedon Ranges
Commuting will soon become a little easier for Macedon Ranges residents using public transport.
New timetables are on the way for V/Line trains and for...
Lancefield gets female change rooms
Lancefield sports clubs are celebrating the arrival of female change rooms, putting an end to the need for female players to change in their...
New look for the town of Romsey
Romsey’s main street is set to get a $550,000 revamp.
A makeover of the town centre is on the way to help draw in more...
Black Hill revival thrives
Efforts to reinvigorate Kyneton’s Black Hill Reserve are continuing more than two years after bushfire devastated about 80 per cent of the reserve.
Projects to...
Malmsbury primary pupils are in full voice
Malmsbury Primary School pupils are eagerly preparing for their time to shine at Hisense Arena.
The school’s singing ensemble is the Macedon Ranges’ only representative...
Macedon plans lean, green future
An “ambitious” target has been set by Macedon Ranges council to further reduce its environmental footprint, following a push from residents.
The council resolved to...
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Lions into granny
Two years ago, the Sunbury Lions didn’t have an A-grade side in the Ballarat Netball League.
Now they are playing off in a grand final.
The...
