Jail sentence over home burning stays
A woman and her five-month-old baby daughter had a lucky escape when her estranged husband burned down the house they were living in after...
Macedon Ranges farmers told to prepare for drought
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges livestock farmers are being urged to prepare for a dry finish to the year.
With the Bureau of Meteorology recently confirming...
Bogan bingo fundraiser just the ticket
Throw on your flannelette shirt, tease out that big hair and squeeze into some black skinny jeans – it’s almost time to help raise...
Sunbury’s Roxy Marshall gears up for MCG stomp
Roxy Marshall is making every stride count as she prepares to tackle the MCG’s 7000-plus steps.
The Sunbury resident is training daily for this year’s...
Field Trip offers youth $500 to chase dreams
When you wish upon a star … or if you get a chance to speak, your dreams may come true.
The Field Trip, a young...
Kyneton clubs embrace Barkly Square upgrades
Soccer has been given a handy kick-along at Kyneton, with significant upgrades to Barkly Square finally complete.
A $1 million pavilion, funded by Macedon Ranges council,...
Doctors rail against Kyneton District Health cuts
Budget cuts at Kyneton District Health could trigger an exodus of specialist staff, an experienced anaesthetist has warned.
Dr John Gray, who has worked at...
NBN rollout holding businesses back
Sunbury businesses frustrated by the delayed rollout of the National Broadband Network have complained that slow and unreliable internet is holding them back.
The town...
MP calls for Sunbury auditor to be removed
A western suburbs MP has been accused of trying to undermine a review into Sunbury’s planned secession from Hume after calling for transition auditor...
Council improves satisfaction ratings
Community satisfaction with Macedon Ranges council’s performance has improved in several key categories, a new report reveals.
But the area’s biggest residents group maintains the...
Macedon Ranges: Meals a recipe for friendship
Romsey’s Sandra Chestnutt and Ron Jackson (pictured) are enjoying the benefits of a food-sharing initiative that is rolling out across the Macedon Ranges.
The pair...
Sunbury auditors talk about secession
Sunbury auditors Frank Vincent and John Watson talk to Star Weekly in detail about Sunbury’s planned split from Hume council.
Star Weekly: We’re now several months into this...
Questions marks over Western Distributor under Yarraville
A boost in public transport spending and moving more freight via rail could kill the need for the proposed Western Distributor, a public forum...
Melton police reject ‘gun culture’ claim
Melton police have denied that the area is turning into a ‘ghetto’ amid reports guns are being discovered in cars every two days in...
Bacchus Marsh Pony Club fears ‘eviction’
Bacchus Marsh Pony Club could face closure if the club is not relocated before redevelopment starts at Bacchus Marsh Racecourse Recreation Reserve (BMRRR), according...
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Bombers fall short after brave comeback
A second half comeback from Riddell fell just short in the Riddell District Netball League grand final on Sunday.
Facing Woodend-Hesket in the decider for...
