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Police issue fines for Macedon Ranges stay-at-home order breaches
Police have fined four people in the Macedon Ranges for breaching the directive to stay at home without a valid reason.
Police conducting spot checks...
Coronavirus cases rise
The number of coronavirus cases across Hume and Macedon has increased to 34 across the two...
Sowing seeds of goodwill
From little things, big things grow.
The Macedon Ranges Seed Savers group is providing free seed starter packs to locals who wish to create...
Aged care closure ‘taking a toll’
Aged care residents are no longer allowed visits from their families and social distancing measures have been put in place in response to the...
Hume and Macedon Ranges COVID-19 cases rise
The number of coronavirus cases across Hume and Macedon has increased to 26 across the two municipalities, up from 13 cases on Friday.
There are...
Hume offers COVID-19 relief
Sports clubs, community groups and ratepayers have been given a helping hand, with Hume council waiving fees and interest charges and refunding deposits in...
Fundraise with your pooch
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents and their furry pooches are being encouraged to hit the pavement in their own backyards and neighbourhoods as part...
More cash for more parking
Hume council will spend an additional $200,000 to create indented parking bays across the municipality's narrowest streets.
The council has increased its annual funding...
Messages of hope
Salesian College Sunbury students have showered the town with random acts of kindness.
As part of their humanities curriculum, year 8 students were learning...
Weathering the storm
Business closures and job losses have hit the country hard. Star Weekly spoke to Woodend resident and associate director at Blue Rock Law Lauren...
MP calls for calm
Remaining calm and working together is the message McEwen MP Rob Mitchell is sending out to all.
The federal MP told Star Weekly residents...
Hume redefines togetherness
Hume council is hoping social media can bring the community together.
The council has launched its Hume Together campaign to encourage residents to use the...
Virtual hugs to say we care
With social distancing now the new normal, aged care and community health provider Benetas is providing a virtual way for families to interact with...
A bloomin’ good place to live
A Diggers Rest resident has 2500 reasons to celebrate.
Stephen Wong is the 2500th resident to settle into his home in the Diggers Rest community...
Boost for agriculture businesses
Macedon Ranges agriculture businesses have received a boost.
Grants of up to $25,000 have been awarded to the seven agribusinesses in the region. The...