Tag: community
Forums to fight addiction
It’s often the families and friends of people abusing drugs and alcohol that need most support, with their loved ones caught up in addictions.
Sunbury...
Pieces of local history feature in art trail
Peter “Patto” Patterson’s latest artworks are freshly created but there’s a lot of history behind them.
“Patto” is among the artists who have signed on...
My place: Dave Allan on Sunbury’s community spirit
Dave Allan is big on community spirit – and finds Sunbury has plenty of it. The long-serving Rotarian spoke to Esther Lauaki.
What is your...
Sunbury residents can get a taste of the StreetLife
Who doesn’t love a good old street festival?
The Sunbury StreetLife Festival will be back to liven up O’Shanassy Street on Sunday, November 20.
Event co-ordinator...
Greyhound facility clears hurdle
A Romsey greyhound trainer has won her bid to continue operating next door to land earmarked for a major housing development.
Macedon Ranges council granted...
Dig deep for Poppy Appeal
Tin shakers and poppy sellers are gearing up for the Returned and Service League’s annual appeal, which starts in coming weeks.
Woodend RSL volunteers are...
Bulla Bypass passed over
The planned Bulla bypass and link to Melbourne Airport has failed to get off the ground.
Planning Minister Richard Wynne last week blocked VicRoads’ plans...
Kyneton hospital funded for obstetrics training
Kyneton District Health has received funding to improve its fetal monitoring systems in the wake of the baby death scandal at a Bacchus Marsh...
Five little piggies go home
Five piglets have been returned to their home after a bizarre custody battle involving a not-for-profit animal sanctuary and the animals’ owner.
Edgar’s Mission, in...
Parking properly could pay off – Council
Drivers who ignore parking restrictions in the Macedon Ranges are on notice.
Council enforcement officers will be patrolling the shire’s hot-spots for parking offences, including...
New wing attracts medical services to Kyneton
The undulating Macedon Ranges have inspired the design of the new Kyneton District Health ambulatory wing that is helping to attract a raft of...
Colourful symphony coming to Macedon
A symphony will play out amid the riotous colour of a Macedon garden this weekend.
The private garden of Dale Simpson and Jonathan Hazelton, at...
‘Appalling’ call on train delays
Journey times have nearly doubled for some Macedon Ranges V/Line users who have to catch buses as level crossing removal works continue, according to...
High winds put emergency crews through the ringer
Sunbury rescue crews had their work cut out for them as wild winds lashed Victoria last week.
State Emergency Service workers responded to more than...
A very vine time for all
Elizabeth Hudspeth and Alex Stephenson are among the vignerons who will throw open their doors for the Macedon Ranges Food and Wine Festival.
Visitors will...
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Bullengarook battle
With the region “escaping a bullet” when the December bushfire was contained, the Bullengarook CFA is urging residents to continue with bushfire preparation and...
