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Council calls out levy grab
Hume council is demanding answers about the growing cost of the state government's compulsory waste levy.
The waste levy has cost Hume $48 million...
Call to keep pool open
Sunbury residents are petitioning Hume council to keep the 50-metre outdoor pool open year-round, saying there is not enough room in the indoor 25-metre...
Coles ticked off shopping list
A hunger for more convenient groceries is soon to be satiated for Diggers Rest residents, with Coles announcing that a full-line supermarket for the...
Chopping locks for change
With his dark blond hair getting longer every day, an 11-year-old from Sunbury is counting down the days until he shaves off his beloved...
Top work in Top Designs
A Sunbury student’s work is set to be showcased at the Melbourne Museum when Top Designs returns for 2024.
The exhibition will include creations of...
Council calls for excise cut
Hume council will write to the federal government urging it to cut the fuel excise.
Councillors voted at Monday's council meeting to write to the...
New nature strip policy
Get ready for more gardening in Sunbury, as a new nature strip policy has been adopted.
Under the new Hume council policy, if a resident...
Carer shortage a ‘perfect storm’
A leading family services agency is calling on families in Hume and the western metro region of Melbourne to consider fostering a child, amid...
Bulla takes another step
The Bulla community has welcomed a new heart-starting device, with a publicly accessible automated external defibrillator (AED) gifted as part of the Heart Safe...
Shining a local light
The untold story of famous Australian Sir Bruce Small and his connection to Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges will be explored in a new...
Reducing disaster risk
Macedon Ranges council will receive $65,000 to purchase a generator as part of government funding to reduce the risk and impact of disasters.
In...
Speedsters have an expensive weekend
As Victorians across the state enjoyed their long weekend and tried to stay cool, Victoria Police detected 42 traffic offences in Hume and Macedon...
United fans fight racial slur ban
When Western United takes to the pitch for their first home games at Tarneit in coming weeks, three devoted green and black supporters won’t...
Cross generation connections
Newham Primary school students are crossing generations this year, with students set to continue their visits to Bupa Aged Care in Woodend following a...
Riddells Creek event trifecta
Riddells Creek residents are getting ready for a trifecta of sustainability focused community events on Saturday, March 16, at the Riddells Creek Primary School.
Located...
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New bridge on the cards
A plan for a new Jacksons Creek footbridge has been outlined following Macedon Ranges council awarding a contract for replacement works.
The bridge was closed...
