Comedy event for a cause
A WALLAN not-for-profit organisation will host Comedy for a Cause next month at Kilmore Soldiers Memorial Hall, a fundraiser that also aims to bring the community together for a laugh after lockdown.
Comedy for a...
Lion Dance performers welcome Lunar New Year
Lion Dance performers visited Wellington Square on Sunday to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and to welcome in Year of the Ox. The performers danced to traditional music, entertaining all shoppers.Lion Dance performers visited...
Community honoured
By Colin MacGillivray
MITCHELL Shire Council marked Australia Day with the presentation of community awards at a ceremony in Wallan this morning.
Wandong man John Simpson was named Mitchell Shire Citizen of the Year for his...
OAM for volunteer work
WALLAN’S Allan Gray has proved the adage that age is just a number, receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia, OAM, at the age of 86.
Mr Gray was recognised for more than a...
Nillumbik businesses unite for ‘Back in Business’ summer season
YARRAMBAT Park Golf Course, Golden Hills Brewery, and Yield Specialty Coffee Roasters are uniting to celebrate the summer season and being back in business, following a tumultuous year of COVID-19 related restrictions and closures.
The...
Musicians awarded for online contest
WINNERS of the Macedon Ranges 2020 Battle of the Bandwidth competition – renamed in line with COVID-19 restrictions forcing the activity online – are being recognised for their talent.
The competition encourages young people aged...
Public pools open for summer
MACEDON Ranges Shire residents can grab their swimming gear and get ready for a visit to the pool, as Woodend and Lancefield outdoor pools have opened for the summer season.
The two outdoor pools will...
Wallara park set for renaming
THE community will be able to have its say on the name of a park in Wallan’s Wallara Waters estate following an issue with the original name.
A new name was needed for the park...
Unique carols event on Friday
THE City of Whittlesea’s Carols by Candlelight on Friday will be streamed live on the internet, allowing performers and the community to connect in a COVID-safe, socially-distanced manner.
Pictured from left, Emma Leatham, Mycah Toral-Padilla,...
Christmas in Romsey lights up
THE annual Christmas in Romsey festival has swung into full gear to lighten the community’s mood in what has been a challenging year.
Last weekend, an all-time record of 90 Christmas trees, decorated by schools,...