News
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Residents urged to take control of health
Experts have called for increased funding of health programs in the wake of a major report that reveals regional residents are living shorter lives and…
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Second wind for Woodend project
A community group behind plans for a stalled wind farm project near Woodend says the dream of a small-scale operation providing enough energy to power…
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Sunbury mum wins design award
A Sunbury woman who completed an advanced diploma of building design as a mature-age student has won a statewide competition. Melinda Sanz, who is continuing…
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Idea to convert kinder to court waiting space
A Macedon Ranges councillor has suggested a kindergarten could be converted in order to ease waiting space problems at Kyneton Magistrates Court. Cr John Letchford…
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Three arrested after teenager stabbed
Police have arrested three men following the alleged stabbing of a 17-year-old teenager in Melton yesterday. Police and emergency services were called to the Primary…
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Sunbury market raises funds for MND
People can pick up a bargain and help raise money for research into motor neurone disease (MND) at a Sunbury market this Saturday. Held at…
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Businesses get behind gala ball for Jack Ogilvie
Businesses have been quick to support a black-tie ball to help Hume councillor Jack Ogilvie recover from a severe stroke. More than $11,000 in goods…
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$2.3m works to begin on Riddell Road
A $2.3 million project to improve safety on one of Sunbury’s busiest arterial roads should be completed by the end of the year. Sunbury MP…
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Wallaby plan fails to win council approval
A critically endangered wallaby species could still be reintroduced to the Macedon Ranges despite a proposal for an enclosure at Black Hill Reserve failing to…
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Fewer residents sent final notices for unpaid rates
Most ratepayers in the Macedon Ranges are paying their rates in full and on time, with council data showing the number of ratepayers sent final…
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Health workers rally for marriage equality
A Macedon Ranges community health service has called on federal MPs to legalise same-sex marriage, saying the move would greatly improve the health of many…









