New tool for Sunbury battlers
Returned soldiers are finding inspiration through a new book on “life’s little emergencies”.
Sunbury author Judith Te Huia’s latest book, The Toolbox for Life’s Little...
Judge sends message on crime
A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to four years and four months in prison after a crime spree in Sunbury and Macedon that ended...
New Gisborne Primary to get upgrade
Students at New Gisborne Primary School are a step closer to newer, better facilities with work now under way on a $772,000 redevelopment.
The construction...
Water works for Sunbury and Macedon
Major upgrades to recycled water plants at Sunbury, Melton and the Macedon Ranges are in the pipeline.
Planning minister Richard Wynne last week launched Western...
Juvenile detention centres “in crisis”
Rioting at Victoria’s juvenile detention centres has prompted calls for a state government inquiry into the youth justice system.
Families and Children Minister Jenny Mikakos...
The Boss is back at Hanging Rock
Legendary singer Bruce Springsteen might sing about being Born in the USA, but he clearly has a special bond with the Macedon Ranges.
The Boss...
Wild weather floods the Ranges
Kyneton was drenched with more than 100 millimetres of rain as burst river banks caused flooding across the Macedon Ranges during last week’s wild...
Quirky characters about town
There will be some quirky characters popping up in coming weeks in the lead-up to the Lancefield Agricultural Show.
Families are being encouraged to get...
Tamara and Barry’s quest for happiness
Tamara Collins and her pet bulldog, Barry, are on a mission to help young people.
As part of her campaign, the Macedon resident wants to...
Emergency services training returned to Mt Macedon
Mt Macedon will again be a hub for emergency services training when a remodelled Victorian Emergency Management Institute opens its doors.
Emergency services minister James...
Community kitchen marks three years
Volunteers at Sunbury Neighbourhood Kitchen served hot meals to just four people when the service started three years ago. They now feed about 170...
Veteran councillor to step down
“Everything must come to an end – and this is my end.”
These were the sentiments of Jacksons Creek ward councillor Jack Ogilvie when last...
Calling all creative crafters
Sunbury craft folk have had their work cut out for them preparing for the upcoming CraftZone Expo and community connection day.
The Sunbury Craft Group...
Sunbury sports clubs delight plan progress
Sunbury’s sports community is thrilled upgrades to their home grounds at John McMahon Reserve are on track to go ahead.
Hume council last week endorsed...
Permit row leaves a sting
Two Malmsbury beekeepers are packing up their hives and leaving town because of a long running dispute with Macedon Ranges council.
Malmsbury Honey business partners...
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Prostate cancer support groups flourish
Prostate cancer is a major threat to the health of Australian men.
Nationally it’s the most commonly diagnosed cancer, with more than 70 men...
