Chef claims silverware
A Sunbury teen chef has taken home the silverware at a national competition.
Kimberly Tang, 19, was recently named one of Australia’s best young chefs...
Calling on “backyard legends” to dig deep
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and volunteer to be “backyard legends” for a day.
Volunteers can register...
Crime continues to soar in Sunbury
Drug offences and breaches of court orders are behind a massive 77 per cent annual spike in Sunbury’s crime rate.
Data released by the Crime Statistics...
Dog owners warned to check for ticks
Dog owners in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges are being warned to protect their pets from paralysis ticks moving into the warmer months.
Australia’s paralysis...
Artists inspire minds for mental health week
Artists and contributors to the upcoming Inspirational Minds exhibition hope their work will “uplift” those who visit.
The exhibition, at Kyneton Town Hall from October...
Childcare worker wins award
Children in Margaret Walla’s care are in good hands.
The Woodend family day care educator was a regional winner in this year’s Excellence in Family...
Angling club looking for new fish
The Sunbury Angling Club is casting a wide net in the hope its coming family day will lure new members.
Committee member Greg Golding and...
Macedon Ranges burn restrictions lifted on small blocks
Burning-off restrictions have been lifted for land parcels below 4000 square metres in the Macedon Ranges to assist residents in getting fire ready.
Macedon Ranges...
‘Legend’ status for Djerriwarrh Community and Education
A Melton community service has been recognised for its legendary commitment to engaging and educating local residents.
Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services were awarded the...
Lawrence Camenzuli: local with big heart
Lawrence Camenzuli isn’t the type of person who can say no. So, when the Heart Foundation asked Mr Camenzuli to donate his time, he...
A piece of heritage up for sale
In the peak-of-spring flush that brings the best of Mount Macedon’s available properties on to the market, Sefton is undoubtedly this season’s star attraction.
And...
Election race is on for Hume and Macedon Ranges councils
The race is on in Hume and Macedon Ranges which have attracted big fields of candidates for next month’s council elections.
There are 14 nominations...
Oo Roo from Teldorado
Macedon Ranges’ ultimate blokey backyard is no longer open to the public, but money raised by its owner, Terry Moore, will have a lasting...
Flexiride arrives in Romsey
Woodend’s new bus service will hit the streets next week.
Flexiride buses will finally be rolled out from Monday (October 3) following a long-running campaign...
Let them eat cake!
Woodend bakers will have their cake and eat it, too, at an upcoming community fundraiser.
The local Red Cross branch will host its annual Big...