Tag: News
Spring into action, update your asthma action plan now
As we leave the winter months behind and look forward to warmer days ahead, Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are urging Victorians to update their...
Batteries driving cheaper bills
Applications for the second round of the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program are now open, expanding to include energy back-up systems that will improve energy...
Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...
Police warn of malicious MyGov tax time scammers
This Scams Awareness Week, detectives from the Cybercrime Squad are urging Victorians to be vigilant of scammers targeting myGov sign in details to commit...
A sentimental Father’s Day for Sunbury dad
This Father’s Day, Sunbury dad Tim Racovalis is feeling a range of emotions from excited and euphoric to bittersweet and sentimental.
After son Lachie was...
Hume has its say on growth plan
Hume has released its submission to the state’s Plan for Victoria, with the state government calling for input in regards to five ‘pillars’ of...
Barkly is a top dog
Sunbury’s very own Barkly, the German Shepherd assistance dog, is be competing in Australia’s Top Dog finals.
He is one of the 20 finalists chosen...
Melbourne International Jazz Festival heads west
The Melbourne International Jazz Festival will return this year, including to the west.
Spotswood and Footscray will host a series of gigs as part...
Listies heading to town
World renowned comedy duo The Listies are on their way to The Bowery Theatre in St Albans this weekend.
Fresh off touring the UK, the...
Pyjamas with purpose
Killara Primary School in Sunbury held a pyjama day and non-perishable item donation drive, providing support to a local crisis-relief centre.
Students and staff...
Spring planting in the Ranges
With spring and warmer temperatures imminent, a local community group has offered planting advice, saying some vegetables are easier to grow than others.
Macedon Ranges...
New laws target organised crime, bikie gangs
The state government says it is introducing some of the toughest laws in Australia to stop thuggery and bad behaviour as part of a...
ACCC recommends fuel price apps and websites
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) latest petrol industry report on fuel price apps and websites has illustrated the benefits these can bring...
A tale of courage and comradery
“Heart-stopping. Funny. A ripping yarn!“ Woodend resident Michael Dillon’s latest documentary, The Great White Whale, is an adventurous tale of courage...
Preparing for council elections
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is urging candidates who are standing in the upcoming postal election for Hume and Macedon Ranges councils to use...