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Call for a sky road in Sunbury

  Traffic congestion in Sunbury has sparked a call for a “sky road” by Liberal MP Bernie Finn. The Bulla-based western metropolitan MP wants a third...

Business women take it to the next level

Sunbury’s Women in Business Dinner will have something of a fashion-and-finance vibe this year. Bendigo Bank’s Coral Simmons and the fashionistas from Sunbury’s Elusive Style...

Never too old to get on ya bike

You’re never too old to learn a new skill … that’s the message from Macedon Ranges resident Trish McNamara. Ms McNamara took up cycling lessons...

New tool for Sunbury battlers

Returned soldiers are finding inspiration through a new book on “life’s little emergencies”. Sunbury author Judith Te Huia’s latest book, The Toolbox for Life’s Little...

Kyneton hospital picks up Best Business award.

Kyneton District Health acute care ward staff members are thrilled about winning this year’s Bendigo Bank Macedon Ranges Business of the Year award. The team...

Water works for Sunbury and Macedon

Major upgrades to recycled water plants at Sunbury, Melton and the Macedon Ranges are in the pipeline. Planning minister Richard Wynne last week launched Western...

The Boss is back at Hanging Rock

Legendary singer Bruce Springsteen might sing about being Born in the USA, but he clearly has a special bond with the Macedon Ranges. The Boss...

Tamara and Barry’s quest for happiness

Tamara Collins and her pet bulldog, Barry, are on a mission to help young people. As part of her campaign, the Macedon resident wants to...

Emergency services training returned to Mt Macedon

Mt Macedon will again be a hub for emergency services training when a remodelled Victorian Emergency Management Institute opens its doors. Emergency services minister James...

Community kitchen marks three years

Volunteers at Sunbury Neighbourhood Kitchen served hot meals to just four people when the service started three years ago. They now feed about 170...

Quirky characters about town

There will be some quirky characters popping up in coming weeks in the lead-up to the Lancefield Agricultural Show. Families are being encouraged to get...

Calling all creative crafters

Sunbury craft folk have had their work cut out for them preparing for the upcoming CraftZone Expo and community connection day. The Sunbury Craft Group...

Sunbury sports clubs delight plan progress

Sunbury’s sports community is thrilled upgrades to their home grounds at John McMahon Reserve are on track to go ahead. Hume council last week endorsed...

Permit row leaves a sting

Two Malmsbury beekeepers are packing up their hives and leaving town because of a long running dispute with Macedon Ranges council. Malmsbury Honey business partners...

Renewed calls for equine centre

The push is on again to get an equine centre up and running in the Macedon Ranges. Upper House Liberal MP Wendy Lovell has called...

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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...

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