Tag: News
My Place
Sunbury local Catherine Bebbington was appointed as the new unit controller at Sunbury SES this month. Oscar Parry spoke with Catherine about her connection...
Challenge to earthworks
Hume council has begun enforcement proceedings in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) in regard to earthworks on land at Riddell Road, Sunbury,...
Vineyard trial in the Ranges
Two Macedon Ranges vineyards were involved in a Melbourne Water study on the benefits of using urban recycled green waste, finding its use provides...
Spring displayed at Forest Glade
Open year-round, Forest Glade Gardens on Mount Macedon showcases a variety of landscaping styles, including English and Japanese-influenced areas.
With no bad time of the...
Felix’s two-Logie win
Macedon Ranges actor Felix Cameron has won two TV Week Logie Awards for his role as Eli Bell in Australian Netflix series ‘Boy Swallows...
Future-focused farming
Bulla Park in Diggers Rest is Australia’s largest organic mushroom farm and uses indoor vertical growing and artificial intelligence-informed farming practices. Oscar Parry spoke...
Understanding the Ranges climate
Macedon and Mt Macedon Landcare group is hosting an information session with climate scientist Dr Linden Ashcroft, focusing on the Mount Macedon region in...
Recycling messages in a bottle
Primary school students can lend their voice to an interactive message in a bottle installation at Scienceworks until September 20.
The installation is being created...
Increase in drowning prompts an urgent reminder about water safety
A new research report has depicted another tragic summer, with drowning incidents in rivers, at beaches and in swimming pools, prompting urgent calls for...
More young women working in construction than ever before
There are more young women working in the construction industry than ever before, but it is still not enough according to national industry Jobs...
Feedback sought on reserve plan
Macedon Ranges council is taking the next step in developing a master plan to guide the future of Woodend Racecourse Reserve, with more detailed...
Urgent call for blood donors
Australia’s blood supply has felt the freeze this winter with the percentage of people cancelling appointments due to cold and flu symptoms the highest...
Councils call for rate cap change
Restrictions on revenue sources, rising costs and population growth are creating ongoing challenges, according to the Outer Melbourne Councils (OMC) group.
The group, previously known...
Council requests trolley laws
Hume council will write to the state government to express its concern with dumped and abandoned shopping trolleys and to call for state-wide legislation...
Push for Sunbury Rd work
Hume council will write to the state government to seek duplication of a section of Sunbury Road and interim improvements to the median barrier.
The...
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Vernons’ winning show
It was the Vernon show as Gisborne claimed an important win against Sunbury United in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup.
After an...
