A poet and barista
A Woodend barista with a passion for poetry will share selections from his growing body of work at a spoken-word event this weekend.
By day,...
Protect your pets from the cold
Macedon Ranges residents rugging up for winter are being reminded not to forget their pets. With wind chills often below zero, Gisborne Veterinary Clinic’s...
Fears of Sunbury stoush
Transition auditors reviewing Sunbury’s separation from Hume have been urged to ensure security guards are present at a public meeting later this month.
The call...
Disability committee in urgent need
People with a commitment to social justice are being urged to help an organisation that has been fighting for the rights of Sunbury and...
Police seek witnesses over Sunbury assault
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered facial injuries after being punched in the head several times in Sunbury late last month....
Thumbs up for Mount Macedon rezone
The creation of a special-use zone designed to ensure appropriate development in Mount Macedon is a step closer after Macedon Ranges council endorsed a...
Council slammed over mural censoring
A Yarraville artist has expressed surprise at Maribyrnong council censoring part of a mural he created to celebrate the Yarraville community.
A team led by...
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...