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A festival of light
The Diwali Festival is an important annual event for countless people around the world. Originating from India, the five-day celebration is celebrated by several...
Storms batter Sunbury
SES Sunbury has responded to more than 100 calls for assistance as extreme winds tore down trees and power lines this morning.
Since 6.30am...
Council facilities closed due to power outage
A number of council operated facilities across the Macedon Ranges are closed due to power outages following the extreme wind that lashed the state...
Ranges ready to welcome back tourists
The Macedon Ranges’ peak tourism body is ready for the return of visitors to the area as Victorians can once again travel around the...
High burglary rates in shire postcodes
Three suburbs in the Macedon Ranges have been ranked among the most burglary-prone postcodes in the state, according to new data.
The RACV data...
Vaccination pop-up in Bulla today
A pop-up vaccination clinic will be set up today at the Jack McKenzie Community Hall in Bulla.
Residents wishing to receive either a first...
Restoring Kyneton history
A 150-year-old Kyneton home has been restored to its former glory.
The heritage listed home - known as ‘The Lawns’ for its sweeping garden landscape...
Major market coming to Oakland
A major outdoor market with a plant nursery is coming to Oaklands Junction following Hume council’s approval of the plan at a meeting held...
Exposure sites added in the Macedon Ranges
A number of COVID-19 exposure sites have been listed across the Macedon Ranges today.
The Department of Health is still urging all people, including...
Learn to rein in your mind
On a 20 acre property in Woodend, Annie Hamer is putting her horses to good use.
Earlier this month Annie and her husband Mike...
Spooky Sunbury
When asked to weigh in on the debate of whether Australians should celebrate Halloween, Patrick Blume had a simple response.
“I don’t really care...
Inclusive kinder funding
Kindergartens across the Macedon Ranges will now be better suited to accommodate all children, following a funding announcement for early education centres earlier...
Help with hampers
The Sunbury Neighbourhood Kitchen (SNK) is on the lookout for community donations to help those most in-need this holiday season.
Founded by Marianne and...
Macedon Street works planned
Macedon Street is set to receive a facelift with resurfacing works confirmed for next month.
At a council meeting held last week a letter from...
Country football, netball club grants open
Applications for the Country Football and Netball program grants are now open.
The $5 million state government initiative is designed to support clubs to...
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’Weak’ crash case thrown out
A magistrate has criticised prosecutors as he threw out their “weak“ case against a diabetic driver who ploughed into and killed five people seated...
