Tourism reeling from Hume council’s cuts
Hume council’s decision to stop funding Daylesford and Macedon Ranges Tourism has sparked fears other local governments may follow suit.
Citing a tighter budget due...
Smart plan for the Macedon Ranges
Business and community leaders are being invited to lead the charge for change in the Macedon Ranges.
Funded by the state government, social venture Make...
Hope for councils to bear less of the cost burden
There are hopes that a statewide review of school-crossing funding arrangements will lead to councils bearing less of the cost burden.
VicRoads is working with...
Calder Freeway shut after chemical spill
Northbound lanes on the Calder Freeway remain closed near Gisborne after a chemical spill early Thursday morning.
Traffic is being detoured onto Mount Macedon Road,...
A chance to play in Macedon Ranges snow
Woodend’s Angus, 3 (pictured), was among the many youngsters who welcomed the chance to run and play after snow blanketed the Macedon Ranges on...
Sunbury’s foodie precinct calls for permanent smoking ban
A trial smoking ban in Sunbury’s foodie precinct has been hailed a tremendous success, with restaurateurs calling for a permanent ban ahead of statewide...
Thumbs up on bushfire progress in Benloch
Residents of Benloch and surrounding areas have welcomed a progress report that shows the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is on track...
No threat to Sunbury’s community kitchen future
Organisers of a community kitchen that feeds more than 170 Sunbury residents every week believe it is stepping into a brighter future as an...
Sacred ground claimed in song and dance at Sunbury
Indigenous music and dance were central to a colourful display of Aboriginal culture held at Sunbury as part of NAIDOC Week (July 3-9).
Face-painting, a...
Winter roadworks program continues
Roadworks for a new shared path that will connect a crossing on Barringo Road, New Gisborne, with Holy Cross Primary School and Gisborne Montessori...
Growing support behind Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub
A Macedon father of six has joined the growing chorus of residents calling for federal, state and local governments to support a centrally located...
Footscray designer Iva Pfeiffer raises funds for refugee charity
The auction of a clothing collection inspired by harrowing journeys made by refugees has raised more than $3000 for charity.
Pieces from Footscray designer Iva...
Bendigo commuters welcome return of V/Line services
Passengers on the Bendigo line have welcomed the long-awaited return of all V/Line services after almost six months of disruption and inconvenience.
Two new peak...
Diabetes data prompts push to revive Sunbury support group
Efforts to revive a Sunbury support group are under way after new data revealed more than 11,500 Hume residents have diabetes, well above the...
Woman critically injured following Sunbury collision
Two people, one with life-threatening injuries, has been taken to hospital following a head-on collision at Sunbury.
Police believe a black Holden utility was travelling...
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Don’t let your campfire become a bushfire this Summer
Fire authorities and public land managers have called on anyone camping in Victorian parks, reserves and forests this summer to check the conditions and...
