Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly
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Attacks prompt major changes
A series of dog attacks in Sunbury in 2024 have contributed to a push to change the state’s Domestic Animals Bill in a bid to…
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5G coming to Lancefield
Better mobile service is coming to Lancefield, with 5G on its way. Telstra will be upgrading its mobile base station located North of Lancefield-Tooboorac Road,…
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Restoration boost
Waterways, vegetation and habitats for some of the Gisborne area’s most vulnerable wildlife are set to benefit from a grant-funded restoration project over the next…
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Hume’s flexible waste vouchers success
Hume council’s move to a more flexible waste voucher system has been an overwhelming success in its first year, with residents redeeming nearly 95,000 waste…
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Lions sitting pretty
The Sunbury Lions feel they’ve had the perfect warm up to the Ballarat Football League finals. Having sat in the top four all season, the…
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Sunbury Road set for major works
Sunbury Road travellers are being warned to prepare for heavy delays, with works are set to begin on the third runway at Melbourne Airport. The…
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Expo the bee’s knees
Don’t bug out – the National Insect Expo is back again for 2025. The largest event of its kind continues to call Woodend home, and…
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Cyclist survey
Macedon Ranges council is seeking feedback from pedestrians and cyclists around Romsey. A study will further investigate existing pedestrian and cycling routes in Romsey, and…
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Energy upgrades for Sunbury sports
Hume council’s energy-efficient building upgrades are set to help tenants for one of Sunbury’s sporting facilities. The sports clubs that lease the McMahon Sports Pavilion…
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New novel for local author
Local author Margaret Lygnos has released her fifth novel, The House. The novel, released in June, follows a group of women and children who had…
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Finals spots up for grabs
The race for the final Riddell District Netball League finals spots will go down to the wire. With two rounds remaining, three sides are fighting…
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Sharing food and care
Woodend Neighbourhood House is seeking donations for the Woodend Food Bank. The community service is available for anyone to stop by and access food, household…
