News
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Autumn on display in Ranges gardens
Celebrating the change of seasons, four gardens in the Macedon Ranges will be open to the public as part of the 2025 Macedon Ranges Autumn…
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Learn a life-saving skill
A community organisation is hosting a free public demonstration of automated external defibrillator (AEDs) in Romsey this month, aiming to arm local residents with life-saving…
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Holiday fun in Sunbury
Hume council will host a series of activities in Sunbury this month, offering an antidote for school holiday boredom among local youth. For those aged…
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First resident welcomed
A new aged care service in Romsey opened its door to its first resident late last month, marking the occasion with a welcome ceremony. Hosted…
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Multi-million dollar election promise for Calder Freeway
The federal government has made a multi-million dollar election promise to invest $300 million towards fixing the Calder Freeway if re-elected. The funding will be…
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Craft prowess pulls prize
Sunbury Neighbourhood House presented a colourful 35-metre long hand-crafted banner that trailed through Sunbury last month for SunFest, taking home an award for its impressive…
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Marsden’s literacy legacy honoured
Following his death late last year, the life and legacy of Macedon Ranges author John Marsden will be honoured through the naming of a premier’s…
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Riders gallop to China
Two Macedon Ranges Pony Club riders have had the honour of representing Australia in China. Clara Greenwood, a Macedon Pony Club rider, and Madeleine Manton,…
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Teaching kids about bugs benefits the environment
Pro-environmental behaviour increases among school students who participate in insect-related science projects, according to new research from the University of Adelaide. Students who participated in…
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Literary bests recognised through awards
Talented writers from across Australia have been celebrated through this year’s Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards, which mark 40 years in 2025. The Victorian Premier’s Literary…
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Winnie Wizard and Ditzy Dizzard to go west
Winni the Wacky Wizard is returning to the west next month and she’s bringing her friend Ditzy Dizzard along too. Winni Wizard and the Ditzy…
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Foundation shares financial literacy tips
This April marks Financial Literacy Month and not-for-profit, Financial Basics Foundation is highlighting the need for improved financial literacy education to counter the sophisticated marketing…













