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Duo arrested after cop clash
Two men have been arrested after striking a police officer with a stolen vehicle in Diggers Rest on Wednesday afternoon.
A stolen vehicle was seen...
Frocks flock to rock
A Woodend resident took part in Frocktober, uploading a daily photo of herself, family, friends – and even her cat – in different frocks,...
Police call for Kyneton burglary witnesses
Police are investigating two burglaries in Kyneton last month.
It is alleged that two male offenders gained access to a mechanic shop on Mollison Place...
Vale Jack Ogilvie
Tributes have started flowing for Sunbury stalwart and former Hume mayor Jack Ogilvie who died yesterday.
The Sunbury resident died after a battle with oesophageal...
Death tax hike in Victoria
Bereaved families managing smaller estates in Victoria will no longer be slugged with a government death tax, but fees for those with larger fortunes...
Werribee Craft Festival is back!
The annual Werribee Craft Festival is back for the 44th year and organise are aiming for it to be bigger than ever.
Running between 5-9pm...
Sunbury softball pitched grant
Sunbury Softball Association received a grant that will go towards training sessions, games, and canteen costs.
Provided by energy company Jemena, the $3100 grant towards...
Visual arts marvels
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School in Sunbury hosted a visual arts show, displaying a colourful range of student works. Presented to parents...
Call for Neighbour Day support
Sunbury Neighbour Day is set for March next year, with organisations involved encouraging businesses and community groups to consider taking part.
An initiative of Relationships...
Emergency service funding boost
Macedon Ranges volunteer emergency service organisations received funding for equipment under an annual state grants program.
In the region, grants included $140,833 to CFA Bullengarook...
Watsons Road works begin
Major works on the Watsons Road level crossing in Diggers Rest will begin this month, with the crossing then closed until 2025.
Level crossings at...
Charity’s Macedon pit stop
Engines were roaring at Macedon Primary school when 27 muscle cars rolled onto the oval for a charity event.
Run by children’s charity Variety, the...
11 days of remembrance
The 11 Days of Remembrance program leading up to Remembrance Day 2024 offers public talks, music performances, activations and anniversary events from 1 November,...
Paramedics in the wilderness to help
With the warmer weather approaching and Victorians heading outdoors, Ambulance Victoria’s (AV) Wilderness Response paramedics are prepared for any emergencies in remote and wilderness...
Funding for reading fun
A big bout of funding has been poured into local libraries including those in Hume and Macedon Ranges, to ensure children develop lasting enthusiasm...
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Funding gives kids strong start
More children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds will receive support to access and attend kindergarten across 25 councils including Hume.
Children Minister Lizzie...
