Tag: News
Volunteering efforts recognised
A Macedon Ranges resident received a Victorian Senior of the Year Award for his dedication to community service and education within the community.
Kyneton resident...
Building change for Lacey
A Macedon family is raising money to build a comfortable and accessible home for their daughter.
Lacey Duffield has Vulto-van Silfhout-de Vries syndrome – a...
It’s a wonderful life in St Albans
Local community theatre group Powderkeg Players is gearing up for a re-telling of the classic Christmas story “It’s a Wonderful Life” in St Albans...
State announces new rental dispute resolution service
The state announced a new free service that aims to give renters an easier way to resolve landlord disputes.
Consumer Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams visited...
Park pulls dual award
Romsey Ecotherapy Park received two national awards for landscape architecture, celebrating its design and community benefits.
Designed by ACLA Consultants, the park received two Australian...
Lancefield Netball celebrates grant
Lancefield is set to benefit from resurfaced netball courts and new lights at the Lancefield Recreation Reserve, funded by a community grant.
The court resurfacing...
Gisborne home to new AED
Gisborne is now home to a new public automated external defibrillator (AED), after a donation from community members.
AEDs are automated devices used to shock...
Kyneton Farmers’ turns 20
Kyneton Farmers' Market is turning 20 this month, marking the milestone with a community raffle that will raise funds for a local primary school.
The...
Libs select Hawke candidate
The Liberal Party has endorsed local Simmone Cottom to be its candidate for Hawke at the next federal election, after she was chosen by...
Check your pool barriers and prevent tragedy
Kidsafe Australia and Royal Life Saving Australia are urging pool and spa owners to check their barriers and help reduce the number of toddler...
Be bold festival returns
On Saturday, November 9, the west will come together for another year of the Be Bold Festival.
The Bowery Theatre and the St Albans Community...
Development opposition continues
Northern Victoria liberal MP Wendy Lovell delivered a petition to the planning minister planning signed by Macedon Ranges residents opposed to the plan for...
Call for safer intersection
The Kyneton Bushland Resort owners corporation chair has launched a petition that will be lodged with state parliament calling for safety improvements at the...
Police focus on phishing
Police are encouraging Victorians to learn more about phishing scams in the last week of Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Phishing is a common scam tactic...
Pharmacotherapy grants open
The state government is making sure Victorians seeking help for opioid dependence can access medical treatment closer to home – with a new pharmacotherapy...