Tag: News
Gisborne SES awarded volunteer grant
The future is bright for SES Gisborne Unit, which has received a federal government volunteer grant to purchase headlamps for members.
McEwan MP Rob...
Rubbish behaviour from illegal dumpers
Last year, councils and relevant authorities in Melbourne’s northern suburbs received more than 9500 complaints about dumped rubbish, and more than 6500 reports about...
Modern times for Romsey primary
A $3.2 million upgrade of Romsey Primary School is complete, providing pupils with bigger classrooms and better facilities.
The state government funding has elevated...
On the road to the Archibald
The paint on Kay Le Vennais’ portrait of mental health advocate Nigel Gould has dried and now it’s ready to hit the road –...
Sunbury train line update
New high-capacity trains are a step closer for residents using the Sunbury line, after crews worked day and night to connect substations and complete...
Women’s-only cycling event ‘hugely successful’
Cycling 65 stunning kilometres around the Macedon Ranges doesn’t sound like a bad way to spend a Saturday.
Alison Skene certainly thinks so, which...
Police officer thanks paramedics who saved his life
When Kylie Wakelin laid eyes on the ambulance paramedics who saved her husband Danny’s life, her eyes filled with tears.
Mr Wakelin, a Sunbury...
Concerns over Macedon Ranges cycling infrastructure
Cyclists have complained about the lack of cycling infrastructure in the Macedon Ranges after taking routes outlined in a council-endorsed Ride Guide.
Alice Clarke,...
Agribusiness forum is no more
After nine years, the Macedon Ranges Agribusiness Forum will come to an end due to waning membership and involvement.
At a meeting on February...
Hume unemployment rate drops
New data reveals Hume’s unemployment rate has decreased in the past quarter by 1.6 per cent, but still remains high.
National Skills Commission data...
Through the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors.
30 years ago
February 18, 1992
Communities throughout the Macedon Ranges are being asked to identify local...
Workshopping positive support
A new series of online workshops aiming to tackle traditional stereotypes of men and boys is set to be launched in the Macedon Ranges....
Ranges festival needs your help
A not-for-profit music festival based in the Macedon Ranges is on the hunt for volunteers to bring the festival to life.
Established in 2013,...
Young musos take centre stage
For over 15 years, Music in the Sticks has been giving young people in the Macedon Ranges an entry point to music and the...
My Place: Andrew Towner
Andrew Towner is the owner of the award-winning Braeside Mount Macedon Country Retreat. On January 26, Mr Towner received an Australia Day Award for...
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Live music to rock on in Victoria
The state government announced that it will pour $3.9 million into gigs and festivals to ensure Victoria ‘remains the live music capital’ of the...
