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Hume’s art community pleads for better venues
Hume’s creative community has renewed its decades-long call for improved arts infrastructure in the municipality, as Hume council considers community feedback on the matter....
Tree damage not our responsibility: council
A Sunbury resident has been left stumped after Hume council decided not to provide compensation for damage sustained to her property, despite the issue...
CFA region commander commends quick response to Clarkefield grassfire
A car which came into contact with long grass was the ignition point of a grassfire which burnt 40 hectares and destroyed a shed...
New Woodend Art Group president Colin Robinson excited for year ahead
Newly elected Woodend Art Group (WAG) president Colin Robinson is looking forward to getting on with the job of celebrating creatives from across the...
Calling all artists in the Macedon Ranges
Artists across the Macedon Ranges are being encouraged to step up and make their mark on the shire.
Macedon Ranges council is currently seeking...
Free fencing for storm affected primary producers
Bushfire Recovery Victoria and Rural Aid is handing out free fence posts to eligible businesses in the Macedon Ranges following the devastation of last...
Rewilding the Woodend Golf Club
As the founder of Australia’s first environmental consultancy firm for sporting clubs, Annabel Sides’ dream is to drive a greener future for clubs across...
Fire warning issued for Bolinda, Clarkefield and Riddells Creek
A watch and act alert has been issued for the suburbs of Bolinda, Clarkefield and Riddells Creek after a grass fire broke out at...
Teenager arrested following a stabbing in Diggers Rest
A teenage boy was arrested following a stabbing in Diggers Rest on Tuesday, which left a teenage girl with life-threatening injuries.
Victoria Police and...
CFA urges ongoing property clean ups
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is reminding Macedon Ranges residents to be vigilant and keep their properties clear of potential fire hazards throughout the...
Council receives grant to expand kinder program
Macedon Ranges council has received a grant that will go toward developing infrastructure for the roll-out of three-year old kindergarten across the shire.
The grant...
Grant promises to boost sporting participation among youngsters
Community sporting clubs from Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges are being encouraged to apply for a grant that will help them improve membership numbers...
Sunbury chef crafts isolation care packages
With the current outbreak of COVID-19 forcing thousands of people to isolate across the state, chef Lucy Kelly-Norris has decided to put her culinary...
Police investigate suspected burglary at Sunbury Bunnings
Police are investigating an alleged aggravated burglary that occurred at Sunbury Bunnings this morning.
Police have been told that a man forced his way...
Gisborne CFA to gain state-of-the-art tanker
Gisborne CFA has been named as one of 20 brigades to receive a new tanker to bolster its fleet.
A total of 48 heavy tankers...
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Livingston new VIS boss
Three-time Olympic swimmer and high-profile sports administrator and commentator, Nicole Livingstone is the new chief executive of the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS).
Livingston joins...
