Tag: News
Queerthentic returns for 2024
LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse artists from the Macedon Ranges and other regional or rural areas are encouraged to apply for the upcoming Queerthentic exhibition.
In celebration...
Flood assistance for Macedon Ranges
Macedon Ranges council and communities will be able to access disaster assistance following the Victorian floods and storms that commenced on December 24, 2023....
Swimming success for Sunbury
Sunbury swimmers are beginning the new year with an early win, following the announcement of the 25-metre indoor pool reopening on January 15.
In communication...
Rate cap squeezes tighter
A peak local council body has slammed the decision to limit rate rises this year, with Hume council saying it's too early to say...
Finding time to play
For most young families, time during the week is often a rush between work, school, cooking dinners, sport and carpooling, often squeezing out time...
Bridging the community
Sunbury Bridge Club president Michael Francis joined the club in about 2008 after seeing a notice for new members in the local paper.
Sixteen...
January tour for NGV
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Kids on Tour series has returned for 2024 and is coming to Sunbury for free activities and workshops...
More crime in Macedon Ranges
Criminal offences recorded in Macedon Ranges have jumped 11.7 per cent in the 12 months to September 2023, new crime data reveals.
Crime Statistics Agency...
Close calls for Darraweit Guim
Darraweit Valley Cider owner Marc Serafino has breathed a sigh of relief as the rain clouds cleared, sparing his apple orchard which was left...
Mum warns of water beads harm
Western suburbs mum Sana Awan is warning parents about the danger 'water beads' can cause after her son had to have one surgically...
Hume reappoint CEO
Hume council has reappointed chief executive Sheena Frost for another three years.
The council made the decision at its December 18 meeting to appoint extend...
Macedon multicultural events
Macedon group Victoria Arya Samaj Inc. has received $2000 for Holi Festival 2024, Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced late last year.
Arya Samaj Inc. was...
Diggers Rest flooding
4.10pm
A street in Diggers Rest has flooded, impacting six or seven houses, with the ground struggling to absorb the rain pelting down across the...
Macedon Ranges flood warnings
9.34am
Severe weather warnings and flood warnings have been issued for parts of the Macedon Ranges, with residents advised to monitor conditions and remain alert.
Flood...
Savour the summertime
It’s time to wine down in the Macedon Ranges with the 2024 Summertime Fling Cellar Door Festival in full swing.
The month-long extravaganza of...
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Stacey West’s netball passion
Stacey West has stepped up to take on the biggest role in Netball Australia appointed as the organisation’s new chief executive. She chats with...
