Tag: News
Pedestrian safety in spotlight
Sunbury’s pedestrian crossings could be made more accessible for people with disabilities, according to a disability support organisation based in Sunbury. ...
My Place: Joseph Chapman
Joseph Chapman is a writer and producer for local performance group, InSync Entertainment. He spoke with Oliver Lees.
What is your...
Basketball’s back in action in Romsey
Basketball is back in Romsey.
Following a hiatus of more than 10 years, the Romsey Basketball Association (RBA) has returned, with the popularity of...
Sunbury show of strength
Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Sunbury to voice their disapproval at the proposed dumping of contaminated soil at a site...
Hume looks to crackdown on hoons
Hume council is calling for police to be given greater power to deal with hoon drivers, as it prepares to review its own local...
Calder campaign revs up
Calls to upgrade the Calder Highway have revved up once again, following the launch of Brimbank council’s ‘Fix the Calder’ campaign.
Last Saturday in...
More than a board game
A new board game highlighting the best bits of the Macedon Ranges is on the cards.
The Connecting Communities Game will take its players...
A new trail to explore nature
Sunbury residents will have a new avenue to enjoy their surroundings, following the announcement of funding for a new walking trail around Mount Holden....
Bringing the Indian community together
The Dulap Wilim Hub at Sunbury Heights Primary School is now host to a rare program teaching languages from the Indian subcontinent.
Commencing in...
Mental health check-in
Schools across the Macedon Ranges are focusing on the mental health of their students.
Through a Macedon Ranges Live4Life program, called Risk it to...
Help for Harper
Like many mothers, Haidee Murnane has no shortage of praise for her four-year-old son, Harper.
“He is a super cheeky, easy-going...
Sunbury house prices surge
Sunbury experienced a spike in residential property prices in three months to March, according to data released by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria...
Farmers fear for future
When farmers Heather Dodd and John McKenzie inherited their property on Sunbury Road, they were determined to continue their family’s legacy.
But following the...
Budget delivers ‘overdue’ projects
A record spend on capital works is the centrepiece of Hume council’s draft 2021-22 budget.
Councillors unanimously adopted the draft budget last week, which includes...
Kangaroos legend honoured
Sunbury football legend Dennis McIntyre is set to be honoured for his contributions to the community.
Hume councillors last week voted to name one...
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Sunbury church turns 150
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church is turning 150 this month, with its parish celebrating the occasion with anniversary events throughout the next...
