News
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Sunbury Men’s Shed celebrates
The Hume Men’s Shed Sunbury has reached a milestone year. The shed celebrated its 15th anniversary on Wednesday 3 December, with a big turnout from…
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Community Calendar
Scottish Country Dancing Group The Macedon Ranges Scottish Country Dancing Group meet every Thursday, 1pm to 3pm, at Buffalo Stadium, Woodend. The dancing involves social…
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Blame shifted on arterial road maintenance
Sunbury MP Josh Bull has called out Hume council for walking away from an agreement with the state government. Mr Bull took to Facebook to…
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My Place
Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre’s new manager Pauline Fyffe recently caught up with Georgia Tacey to chat with her new appointment, and everything that’s going…
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Students’ hard work pays off
Ten students from Gisborne Secondary College and Kyneton High School have been working hard as part of Central Ranges Local Learning and Employment Network (CRLLEN)…
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Gisborne Lions bring festive fun
The Lions Gisborne Festival is gearing up for another festive summer night. The free event will bring the town together with its annual street parade,…
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Rates arrears targeted
Hume council will explore ways in which it can reduce the growing rate arrears across the municipality. In September, council revealed the municipality’s rate arrears…
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Merry makeover
The Riddells Creek Lions Club and the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House (RCNH) have sprinkled some festive cheer around town. RCNH president Justus Homburg said the…
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Vanishing act on Houdini monument
A monument honouring Australia’ first powered flight by American escapist and magician Harry Houdini has been destroyed for the second time this year. The historic…
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Sport
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RDFNL to kick off on Good Friday
The Riddell District Football Netball League season will kick off on Good Friday with two big match ups. The league announced the season would start…
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El Achkar is living the dream
Hussien El Achkar may have spent plenty of time at Essendon but it’s still settling in that he is now an AFL player at the…
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O’Sullivan steps up at Riddell
New Riddell A-grade coach Chris O’Sullivan jumped at the chance to step up at the Riddell District Netball League club. O’Sullivan has been at the…
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Around the grounds in Sunbury and Macedon Ranges
VTCA Sunbury’s match with Williamstown Imperials has ended in a draw in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield. The Roar was 1-22 chasing…
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East Sunbury needs to fire quickly
East Sunbury is hoping its best is still ahead of it in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield. It hasn’t been the first…
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Rockies into granny
Macedon Ranges Rockies are through to their first Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League grand final. After building over the years since having a side for…
In Business
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Service at the heart of the schoolies alternative
Braemar College’s motto, One Body, Many Parts, speaks to a foundational belief that our community is strengthened by the diverse contributions of individuals working toward…
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Celebrate Christmas at Sunbury Square!
Sunbury Square is spreading festive cheer this Christmas with plenty of activities for people of all ages to enjoy. Whether you’re popping in for groceries,…
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The journey of your 10-cent containers
Ever wondered what happens to your drink cans, bottles and cartons after you return them for a 10-cent refund through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS…
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Celebrating the Braemar College Class of 2025
Imagine beginning your high school journey in 2020. You’ve just met new friends, joined your first sports team, and are looking forward to your first…
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Drink in the magic of Budburst
Budburst is back for another fabulous weekend. Taking place Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2025, this is your once-a-year opportunity to go beyond the…
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Discover the joy of community at open day
In a world of endless to-do lists, unfamiliar neighbours, and days that we rush through, the search for community feels more important than ever. For…
Women’s Health
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Social media eating ills
Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia,…
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Free period products a bloody good idea
Free period products should be made mandatory at all community sporting facilities to support people who menstruate and play sport, according to new Victoria University…
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Tech neck a growing concern
With over 5.3 million Australians suffering from neck pain, including tension neck syndrome a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) commonly known as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck’,…
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Lauren aims for zero deaths
Lauren Philpot, 24, is raising awareness for a cause very close to her heart having lost her mother, Leigh, to breast cancer. A lifelong Maribyrnong…
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Keeping the heart healthy
Australia’s national heart health awareness week Heart Week, May 5–11, is a chance for people to consider their heart health and take steps to reduce…
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How to avoid bones breaking bad
Australia’s rapidly ageing population will have many and varied impacts in the coming years and an increase in cases of osteoporosis is set to be…
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Petition tabled
The No Sunbury Waste Incinerator group has taken its fights to stop a waste-to-energy facility being built in the town all the way to state…
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Out and about
Each week Star Weekly photographers are out and about capturing events and people across the north and north-west. Keep an eye on this new weekly…
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Primary school grows
Christmas has come early for Diggers Rest Primary School as it is set for a major transformation, with construction on its long-awaited community hub upgrade…
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Have your say on sport facility licences
Hume council is inviting residents and sporting clubs to give their feedback on the draft sports facility lease and licence framework. According to the council,…
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Camper killer’s crimes detailed as suppression lifts
Convicted murderer Greg Lynn’s interactions with police decades before the missing campers’ deaths can now be revealed after a years-long suppression was lifted. The order,…
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Festive shopping in Sunbury
A new market is coming to Sunbury, just in time for Christmas. The Sunbury Business Association (SBA) is bringing the town together for a Twilight…