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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...
Pandemic hits rate payments
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted rates payments, with Hume council owed $20.2 million in outstanding rates.
A report to last week's council meeting revealed that...
Libraries thrive during lockdown
More than 671,000 items were borrowed from Hume's libraries in 2020-21, including close to 30,000 items which were delivered to homes during lockdowns.
Hume Libraries...
Sunbury Train Line listed as exposure site, again
The Sunbury train line has once again been listed as a tier two exposure site after a case travelled on public transport on three...
Watchdog probes soil approval
The Sunbury and Bulla communities’ calls to probe the decision to allow toxic soil to be stored in Bulla have been answered, with the...
Ranges back in lockdown
Macedon Ranges residents have been plunged back into lockdown as case numbers continue to surge across the state.
Victoria recorded 71 cases in the 24...
Sunbury line works blitz
Major works will take place on the Sunbury train line as part of a five-day around the clock construction blitz.
The blitz between September 3...
Vaccine options expanded
People in Melbourne’s north-west have more places to get their COVID-19 vaccines, with TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacies now administering the jab.
TerryWhite and Chemmart last week...
Mandatory vaccines not supported
Business advocates in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges do not agree with employers mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers, but have agreed they can...
Post Office celebrates 150 years
In 1871, one of Kyneton’s most distinctive buildings was opened to the public at 113 Mollison Street - The Kyneton Post Office.
This year...
A place to call home
A lifestyle community housing estate resident is rapt with his new property.
Bruce Ealam, who moved into Lifestyle Deanside’s newest community positioned close to...
Flying doctors need help
The Royal Flying Doctors Service is on the hunt for volunteers in the Macedon Ranges to assist its community transport program.
The Flying Doctor...
Car donations needed
The Sunbury State Emergency Service (SES) is asking the community to donate cars to help the unit train its volunteers for rescue operations.
SES...
Literacy program funding boost
A Kyneton business aiming to improve childhood literacy has received a funding boost to extend its service online.
Story Box Library was announced as...
My Place: Sarah Fiddelaers
Sarah Fiddelaers is a Romsey resident and author, who just released her second historical anthology, A Season in Paris, available at Collins Booksellers in...
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Djerriwarrh Festival is back bigger and better
The City of Melton’s biggest family festival is back with a bang when Djerriwarrh Festival returns on Saturday, November 23, with its family-friendly vibes...
