Tag: News
Dive into free swim lessons
AQUA Schools Sunbury is offering a week of free swimming lessons to children under the age of five in an effort to improve confidence...
Greater caution required on rural roads
The Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) is urging drivers to take greater care when driving on rural roads, after recent data found two in...
Bed donation a life saver
Sunbury resident Andreas Beyer will now be able to receive life-saving treatment in the comfort of his own home, all thanks to the Rotary...
Road blitz coming to the Ranges
The state government is launching a regional road maintenance blitz this spring that will include works in parts of the Macedon Ranges.
Road rehabilitation works...
Call to bridge healthcare gaps
Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health (SCCH) has called for greater support of the healthcare sector in the region.
SCCH chief executive officer Phillip Ripper...
Gateway development rejected
Macedon Ranges council has knocked back two proposed commercial developments near a gateway to the Kyneton township.
The two separate proposals for land at...
‘No support’ for storm-affected business
Following 86 days of forced closure, Top of the Range Tea Rooms owner Luke Chapman has voiced his frustration at the lack of support...
Businesses slow to reopen
Macedon Ranges businesses are still battling with lockdown measures despite restrictions easing last week, as the state recorded 473 cases in the 24 hours...
Sunbury Autobarn listed as exposure site
Sunbury Autobarn has been listed as a tier two exposure site, as 324 cases were recorded in the state in the past 24 hours....
Commit to the outdoors
The People and Parks Foundation is encouraging everyone to make a daily commitment to connect with the environment this month.
The Nature Pact campaign...
Council urges caution during clean-up
Macedon Ranges council is reminding residents to stay safe as clean-up efforts from the damaging storms continue across the shire.
In June, the region...
Mental health hero an award finalist
Youth mental health advocate Kyle Hayes has been listed as a finalist for the Westfield Local Heroes award, with a chance to win a...
Lockdown restrictions to ease in regional Victoria
Lockdown restrictions will be lifted in all regional areas in Victoria except Shepparton from midnight Thursday, as 221 cases were recorded in the past...
Land use strategy questioned
The Macedon Ranges Residents Association (MRRA) has slammed the council’s draft rural land use strategy document, describing it as a “blunt instrument” that will...
Support for older residents
Older members of the Hume community will soon have greater access to support, with a rights advocacy organisation announcing it is seeking new advocates...
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Shifting the lens on gender
As part of a global campaign against gender-based violence, a Macedon Ranges photography competition aims to challenge gender stereotypes, expectations, and norms.
16 Days of...
