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Vaccine incentives rejected
Hume and Macedon Ranges councils won't be following in the footsteps of a south-east Victorian council offering incentives to residents who vaccinate themselves against...
Sports clubs share in council grants
Hume council has awarded $81,254 in grants to 43 sporting clubs across the municipality to ease the financial burden of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The...
Bypass deemed a low priority
A Bulla resident has been left fuming after the development of the Bulla Bypass was listed as only a ‘consideration’ in a statewide infrastructure...
Lockdown to be extended
Victorians are bracing themselves for the sixth COVID-19 lockdown to be extended with 76 cases announced on Tuesday, including one new case in the...
Break-in another blow
Sunbury United Football Club has been dealt a double-blow, with its clubrooms robbed while the season remains on hold due to lockdown restrictions.
The...
Little library of joy
Sunbury resident Olly Downie has always loved literature.
“I had a habit when I used to travel overseas, once I’d finished reading a book I’d...
Book Week takes to the streets
Romsey Primary School got creative last week to bring Book Week to town despite Melbourne’s lockdown restrictions.
With the majority of the school's pupils...
Doggy dress up for a good cause
Sunbury resident Olivia Miller and her four-legged friend Tilly have committed to raise awareness of the importance of assistance dogs for kids in need....
Workshop to help your farm thrive
Macedon Ranges council will host a workshop designed to help residents employ regenerative farming techniques on their land.
The Health Landscapes Practical Regenerative Agricultural...
Park named after volunteer
Sunbury volunteering legend Kathleen Aitken will have a park named in her honour.
At a meeting last week, Hume councillors endorsed a proposal from...
My Place: Kate Beattie
Kate Beattie is a teacher and a lifelong resident of the Macedon Ranges. Her poem, Validation, was written as a reflection on our collective...
Sunbury football legend honoured
Sunbury legend Dennis McIntyre will be honoured for his contribution to the community.
At last week's Hume council meeting, councillors endorsed a proposal to rename...
Adult literacy inquiry welcomed
An organisation in the Macedon Ranges committed to providing life-long learning opportunities has welcomed an inquiry into the importance of adult literacy.
At a...
Check before burning
The Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network (MRWN) is reminding residents to check their piles for animals before they burn off.
Earlier this month Macedon Ranges...
Pool program for vision impaired
A one-of-a-kind program is helping vision impaired people in Melbourne’s north-west get in the pool.
The aqua fit classes have been tailored to suit...
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Birthday Dance
Kerrie Hall is hosting a 90th birthday dance, also featuring a Devonshire tea, face painting, and a traditional country supper. The hall is...
