Volunteer Jane Crozier honoured with premier’s award
Woodend’s Jane Cozier has been honoured with a 2017 Victorian Premier’s Volunteer Champion Award for her contribution to the local community.
Ms Crozier’s outstanding commitment...
Jacksons Hill site still not sold
The state government has confirmed Sunbury’s Jacksons Hill is still owned by Victoria University, following speculation that the site had recently been sold.
Sunbury MP...
Feedback deadline extended for Macedon Ranges planning protection
The state government has extended the time it will take public feedback on its new landscapes protection legislation for the Macedon Ranges following a...
Regular rubbish dumping in Lerderderg State Park
Cannabis plants, syringes and household and commercial waste are among the piles of rubbish being regularly dumped in Lerderderg State Park.
That’s the word of...
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Primary School to host health and wellness expo
Sunbury’s Our Lady of Mt Carmel Primary School is hosting a health and wellness expo on Friday.
Open to the wider community, the event will...
Woodend Lions’ 43rd art show
The 43rd annual Woodend Lions Art Show will run over the March long weekend to raise funds for the Lions’ community projects and school...
The 16th Lancefield/Macedon Ranges Relay for Life event
Teams of locals are warming up for the 16th annual Lancefield/Macedon Ranges Relay for Life event.
This weekend the Macedon Ranges community will come together...
Macedon Ranges Clean up Australia day events
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges communities will come together this Sunday to clean their beloved surroundings.
A number of meet-ups are scheduled across the region to...
Clarke to edit Growing Up African in Australia anthology
What does it mean to grow up African in Australia?
In 2016, Yarraville writer Maxine Beneba Clarke had a social media conversation with fellow writer...
State to cover Macedon Ranges council’s extra recycling cost
The state government will cover the extra cost that Macedon Ranges council now has to pay to keep its recycling service operating - at...
P-plater avoids head-on crash with police
A 53-year-old Braybrook P-plater was arrested and his car was impounded overnight after allegedly driving on the wrong side of the freeway.
Police said that...
Peter Mitchell honoured for contribution to Romsey
Romsey's Peter Mitchell received a Macedon Ranges council Community Achievement Award on Australia Day. He speaks with Serena Seyfort about giving back to his...
Kyneton Horticultural Society’s annual Autumn Flower Show
Kyneton Horticultural Society’s annual Autumn Flower Show will take place on the first weekend of March to celebrate the start of the season.
Dahlias, roses,...
Cops hunt Kyneton Botanic Garden vandals
Police continue to search for vandals who struck in Kyneton Botanic Gardens earlier this month.
A shed at the public gardens was broken into and...
Hume council challenges VPA’s plan for Jacksons Hill
Hume council has slammed the Victorian Planning Authority’s draft master plan for Jacksons Hill, saying its vision and principles cannot be achieved because of...
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Caravan security tips after a rise in thefts
RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria are reminding caravan owners to keep their vans secure, with caravan thefts or attempted thefts reaching the highest level...
