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New vision for hume

The 2045 Hume Community Vision for “a thriving community with a strong sense of belonging” has been adopted by council. The 2021 vision was reconsidered...

Sunbury grassfire extinguished

A grassfire in Sunbury erupted and was extinguished, involving collaboration between Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) firefighters. Igniting on Sunday, February...

Hume to explore new rate system

Hume council will explore the introduction of a differential rating system which would charge a different rate in the dollar to different property classes. Council...

Designing dry garden oases

Kyneton Horticultural Society’s next speaker night will present a talk from accomplished Macedon Ranges gardening expert Michael McCoy, covering the topic of dry gardens. A...

Summer irrigation struggles

Macedon Ranges farmers have been challenged by low water levels in private dams and creeks, following a winter of reduced soil moisture. Wildwood Farm owner...

Pool improvement proposals

Local residents are calling on Hume council to clean-up and improve the Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Suggested improvements for the site include enclosing...

Making local change

Macedon Ranges council and a local non-profit sustainability group are partnering to host a week-long festival focused on promoting environmental action at a grassroots...

Sunbury main burst contained

Emergency services and organisations worked throughout the weekend to repair a major water main burst in Sunbury, which flooded homes and businesses and left...

Five years of repairs

Repair Cafe Sunbury is marking its fifth birthday, celebrating five years of repairs, community connection, and skill sharing. A volunteer-run program of Sunbury Neighbourhood House,...

Study finds eating eggs lowers risk of cardiovascular disease-related death

Regular consumption of eggs is associated with a 29 per cent lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death in relatively healthy older adults, new research...

Australia’s first Paramedic Practitioner laws pass parliament

Legislation to enshrine Australia’s first Paramedic Practitioner into law has passed state parliament, paving the way for them to deliver urgent care and prescribe...

Recommendations made for strengthening civics education

A report by the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters has recommended a stronger and more standardised approach to civics education for Australian students....

Library grants available

The state government has opened applications for grants to help upgrade libraries, support education programs and deliver mobile library vans. Earlier this week, Local Government...

Breastfeeding helpline receives more than 1000 contacts during festive season

During the 2024/25 festive season, 188 Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) volunteers answered almost one thousand calls and chats from families reaching out for support...

National flower centre ready for Valentine’s Day rush

Wholesale flower traders and growers at the National Flower Centre are set to sell more than 1.5 million roses and other flowers in the...

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Responses sought for autism survey

Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) has launched its first national survey in 10 years, seeking feedback from parents and carers of children and young adults...

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