Tag: News
Ranges leisure centres reopen
All leisure centres and sports stadiums in the Macedon Ranges have reopened for public use.
Modifications are in place at all facilities due to the...
Face masks become compulsory
Sunbury residents will join the rest of Melbourne and Mitchell Shire having to wear face masks when going outside to help slow the spread...
Podcast brings nature to your home
Macedon Ranges council is bringing the region's nature to its residents through a new podcast.
The council has launched the Macedon Ranges Nature Pod podcast,...
Mascot needs a name
A new face of recycling has popped up in the Macedon Ranges, but it is missing one thing.
The council is calling on locals to...
Countdown to council elections
Preparations have begun for the 2020 Macedon Ranges council election, scheduled for October 24.
The council will enter an "election period" , to run from...
Technolgy connects seniors
Macedon Ranges’ oldest locals are learning the ropes of technology.
Residents aged over 65 years are keeping in touch with their family and friends...
Kinder fee relief announced
Additional funding has been provided for four-year-old kindergarten in the Macedon Ranges.
The state government last month announced that families would receive an extra $230...
New recycling centre
Recycling in Lancefield has been made a bit easier thanks a new local initiative.
Lancefield Neighbourhood House members have set up the Lancefield Recycling...
Sunbury in lockdown
Macedon Ranges residents have dodged a second lockdown, while Sunbury locals and have been reimposed with ‘stay-at-home’ orders.
Last week, Premier Daniel Andrews announced all...
New push to postpone elections
Hume councillor Joseph Haweil is calling for the municipality's October election to be deferred.
Cr Haweil wrote to the minister for local government Shaun Leane,...
Shed project shovel-ready
A new shed for Romsey men to gather is a step closer to reality.
Romsey Men’s Shed members have obtained a building permit to...
Upgrade for mechanics institute
The Romsey Mechanics Institute has received a funding boost.
The institute has been granted $35,000 as part of the state government's Delivering For Regional...
Ranges cat curfew begins
A cat curfew is now in place across the Macedon Ranges.
All cats within the region must be confined to their owner’s property from sunset...
Puppy appeal
Petbarn Sunbury is lending a helping paw to the Seeing Eye Dogs Appeal.
The Sunbury store is accepting donations for The Petbarn Foundation’s appeal until...
Partnership boost job pathways
A new partnership has been created to strengthen employment pathways in Hume.
Hume council and Victoria University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which will...