Tag: community
Smart farms the way of the future
Sunbury farmer Amanda Woods is part of a new movement towards smarter farming and she wants to spread the word.
That’s her aim as the...
Passengers call for more trains to Sunbury
Passenger loading survey results from Public Transport Victoria have fuelled renewed calls for more trains on the Sunbury Metro line.
The latest survey, which recorded...
Chef claims silverware
A Sunbury teen chef has taken home the silverware at a national competition.
Kimberly Tang, 19, was recently named one of Australia’s best young chefs...
Calling on “backyard legends” to dig deep
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and volunteer to be “backyard legends” for a day.
Volunteers can register...
Cheaper, greener living
Interest free loans on renewable energy systems are helping to get Macedon Ranges residents living greener.
The new funding initiative, by the Macedon Ranges Sustainability...
Artists inspire minds for mental health week
Artists and contributors to the upcoming Inspirational Minds exhibition hope their work will “uplift” those who visit.
The exhibition, at Kyneton Town Hall from October...
Childcare worker wins award
Children in Margaret Walla’s care are in good hands.
The Woodend family day care educator was a regional winner in this year’s Excellence in Family...
Crime continues to soar in Sunbury
Drug offences and breaches of court orders are behind a massive 77 per cent annual spike in Sunbury’s crime rate.
Data released by the Crime Statistics...
Dog owners warned to check for ticks
Dog owners in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges are being warned to protect their pets from paralysis ticks moving into the warmer months.
Australia’s paralysis...
Angling club looking for new fish
The Sunbury Angling Club is casting a wide net in the hope its coming family day will lure new members.
Committee member Greg Golding and...
A piece of heritage up for sale
In the peak-of-spring flush that brings the best of Mount Macedon’s available properties on to the market, Sefton is undoubtedly this season’s star attraction.
And...
Election race is on for Hume and Macedon Ranges councils
The race is on in Hume and Macedon Ranges which have attracted big fields of candidates for next month’s council elections.
There are 14 nominations...
Oo Roo from Teldorado
Macedon Ranges’ ultimate blokey backyard is no longer open to the public, but money raised by its owner, Terry Moore, will have a lasting...
Flexiride arrives in Romsey
Woodend’s new bus service will hit the streets next week.
Flexiride buses will finally be rolled out from Monday (October 3) following a long-running campaign...
Let them eat cake!
Woodend bakers will have their cake and eat it, too, at an upcoming community fundraiser.
The local Red Cross branch will host its annual Big...
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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...
