Tag: News
Council acknowledges “inadequate” connectivity
Macedon Ranges council has acknowledged the significant challenges the shire faces relating to mobile and broadband connectivity, following the release of a report which...
This week’s photographer’s choice
This week's photographer's choice photo is of Stephen Wainrib and Rita Rosa celebrating Barefoot Cinema's return to the State Rose Garden, Werribee.
West Gate funding snub
The West Gate Tunnel Project team has recognised the need to support Sunbury and Bulla, after members of the community were left frustrated by...
Compensation not in plans: airport
Melbourne Airport has confirmed it has no plans to compensate residents affected by its plan to construct a third runway.
The airport recently released...
Council lists project priorities for 2022
Macedon Ranges council has outlined its priorities for 2022, with four major projects highlighted as most essential to the shire as it continues to...
My Place: Ron Cole
Ron Cole is the president of the Kyneton and District Soccer Club. On January 26, Mr Cole accepted the Healthy People and Environment Award...
Autism in the workplace
Amaze, Australia’s peak body for autistic people and their supporters, will be hosting a workshop at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute Hall to teach leaders...
Kia’s ‘spicy’ city runabout
Google tells us that “Picanto” relates to the Spanish and Italian words “picante/piccante”, meaning “spicy”. The Kia Picanto does have a “spicy” look that...
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...
Counting sheep sales
The very first Victorian Suffolk Ewe Auction was held in Kyneton on February 5, with the event bringing together the state’s sheep breeders.
The...
Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors.
30 years ago
February 4, 1992
Communities throughout the Macedon Ranges are being asked to identify local...
Help shape the Gisborne Skate Park
Skaters of the Macedon Ranges are being asked to provide feedback to help shape the vision of the Gisborne Skate Park.
Macedon Ranges council...
Vaccination clinic at Kyneton Health today
Kyneton Health is hosting a pop-up vaccination clinic today at its centre located on Caroline Chisholm Drive.
The pop-up will be accessible to anyone...
The Woodend Lions Arts Show returns
The Woodend Lions Art Show is returning in March for its 47th year.
Held at St Ambrose Hall on Templeton Street, artists will be...
Find your healthy habits
A free program designed to help men improve their physical and mental wellbeing is returning to Sunbury.
Established by the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation,...