Tag: News
Gisborne Festival cancelled
The Gisborne Festival will not go ahead for the second year running as COVID-19 restrictions continue to impede the organisers’ ability to plan.
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My Place: Rebecca Light
Rebecca Light is a Diggers Rest resident and a proud bee-lover. Along with her husband, Shane, the pair run BeeResponsible. Their business promotes sustainable...
Council to dissolve wellbeing committee
Macedon Ranges council will dissolve its Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee (HWBAC) after seven years following a lack of engagement from its members.
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Vaccine milestone reached
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents enjoyed greater freedom over the weekend as another COVID-19 vaccination milestone was reached.
On Sunday, Victoria hit its target...
My Place: Deanne Lewis
Deanne Lewis is the owner of Doll Face Hair and Beauty and a long term Sunbury resident. She spoke with Oliver Lees about her...
Works projected for Old Lancefield Road
Macedon Ranges council has revealed its plan for Old Lancefield Road after a petition was lodged that requested all heavy vehicles be prohibited from...
Community Calendar
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30 years ago
November 5, 1991
Burke MHR Neil O'Keefe has urged Premier Joan Kirner to intervene...
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...
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Roar batters struggle
It’s a case of deja vu for Sunbury in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield.
Without a win so far, the Roar was...
