Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly

  • Wineries open up

    Wineries open up

    Summertime Fling is in full swing across Macedon Ranges wineries. Happening across weekends in the Macedon Ranges in January, wineries across the regions are opening…

  • Learn how to get bushfire ready

    Learn how to get bushfire ready

    Kyneton residents are being encouraged to attend a community information session to learn more about bushfire readiness. Kyneton Fire Brigade will host the information session…

  • Connect with nature

    Connect with nature

    Sunbury residents that are passionate about the environment are being urged to apply for Hume council’s Nature Stewards program. The 10‑week environmental education course is…

  • Discarded on the dump

    Discarded on the dump

    In December 1949, 12-year-old Ivan Lawson, scrounging in the Footscray rubbish tip for bike parts, got the shock of his life when he found a…

  • Crafternoon surprise

    Crafternoon surprise

    Kids showed off their crafty side during a special under-the-sea-themed arts and craft session at Sunbury Library recently. Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic stopped by…

  • Women’s squad revealed

    Women’s squad revealed

    The Gisborne and District Cricket Association has announced its women’s representative side. The side will face off against other regions, with some of the best…

  • Roar’s batting on show

    Roar’s batting on show

    Sunbury produced its highest score in nearly two years as it moved into the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield top four. The Roar…

  • Every Hall has a story

    Every Hall has a story

    Valentine’s Day. Many will spend it over a candlelit dinner or a romantic movie. If that is not the style for you— or your beloved–…

  • McKinstry voted out

    McKinstry voted out

    Bendigo Football Netball League chair Carol McKinstry has lost her seat on the league’s board. The league on Monday hosted its annual general meeting held…

  • Woodend bushfire safety session

    Woodend bushfire safety session

    Woodend CFA will be hosting a Bushfire Safety Session for residents. Join members of the Woodend CFA and hear some lessons they’ve learnt from fighting…

  • Immunisation sessions

    Immunisation sessions

    Macedon Ranges council are providing free immunisations for residents. The next round of sessions will be held across the shire on Tuesday 20 January. In…

  • Splashing into fun

    Splashing into fun

    Sunbury and Macedon Ranges families are making the most of the summer holidays with plenty of trips to the pool. On Tuesday 13 January, Sunbury…