News
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Let there be light at Christmas
Christmas lights … let’s think about the concept. Why is Australia so big on them? Most people, if you ask them, mention children when thinking…
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Getting your child ready for prep
Starting school is a major milestone in a child’s life and a major transition. So how do you best prepare your child to start prep…
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Top barbecue ideas for summer
As summer sets in across Australia, it’s the perfect time to fire up the barbecue and enjoy some of the country’s best grilled dishes. From…
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Keep kids safe around pools this summer
Kidsafe Victoria has called on pool and spa owners to check their barriers and prioritise pool safety, in a bid to reduce the number of…
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Top 5 tips for shopping with kids
The holidays are a time of fun and relaxation, but often the weight of picking the perfect gift can invite unwarranted stress. Add to that…
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Dessert options for a sweet Christmas treat
While plum pudding, also known as Christmas pudding, is a traditional festive dessert in many parts of the world, some people prefer to explore alternatives…
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Creamy eggnog to put you in the festive mood
Eggnog is a creamy, rich beverage traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season. Its origins are thought to date back to medieval Europe, where people drank…
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Council services changes
There will be changes to Macedon Ranges council services over the holiday period. Council’s customer service centres in Gisborne, Kyneton, Romsey and Woodend will be…
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Keep pets safe during fireworks
Hume council is reminding dog and cat owners to take extra precautions to ensure the safety of their pets during public firework displays that may…
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Sport
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Draft dreams come true
The Calder Cannons will take the next step in their careers after being taken in the AFLW draft on Monday night. Cannons midfielder Chloe Baker-West…
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Bendigo FNL fixture released
Gisborne will play in the Bendigo Football Netball League next season, with the league releasing its fixture for next season. The Bulldogs tried to leave…
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BFNL fixture released
Ballarat Football Netball League action will kick off on Good Friday, with grand final rematches on the cards in round one. The 2026 season will…
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Sunbury fights back
Sunbury fought back well against PEGS to give itself a good crack at another win before Christmas in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara…
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Heelers continuing to build
Hanging Rock has been hanging to get out and play some more cricket, with rain causing havoc in the first part of the Gisborne and…
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Rymer takes on Bendigo role
Gisborne coach Tarryn Rymer will remain the Bendigo Netball League’s representative coach in 2026. The league announced that Rymer will lead the open representative team…
In Business
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See a skin cancer doctor for early detection
When SkinGP opened its doors in July last year, it introduced something new to the Macedon Ranges — a purpose-built skin cancer clinic dedicated to…
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Service at the heart of the schoolies alternative
Braemar College’s motto, One Body, Many Parts, speaks to a foundational belief that our community is strengthened by the diverse contributions of individuals working toward…
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Celebrate Christmas at Sunbury Square!
Sunbury Square is spreading festive cheer this Christmas with plenty of activities for people of all ages to enjoy. Whether you’re popping in for groceries,…
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The journey of your 10-cent containers
Ever wondered what happens to your drink cans, bottles and cartons after you return them for a 10-cent refund through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS…
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Celebrating the Braemar College Class of 2025
Imagine beginning your high school journey in 2020. You’ve just met new friends, joined your first sports team, and are looking forward to your first…
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Drink in the magic of Budburst
Budburst is back for another fabulous weekend. Taking place Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2025, this is your once-a-year opportunity to go beyond the…
Women’s Health
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Social media eating ills
Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia,…
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Free period products a bloody good idea
Free period products should be made mandatory at all community sporting facilities to support people who menstruate and play sport, according to new Victoria University…
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Tech neck a growing concern
With over 5.3 million Australians suffering from neck pain, including tension neck syndrome a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) commonly known as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck’,…
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Lauren aims for zero deaths
Lauren Philpot, 24, is raising awareness for a cause very close to her heart having lost her mother, Leigh, to breast cancer. A lifelong Maribyrnong…
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Keeping the heart healthy
Australia’s national heart health awareness week Heart Week, May 5–11, is a chance for people to consider their heart health and take steps to reduce…
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How to avoid bones breaking bad
Australia’s rapidly ageing population will have many and varied impacts in the coming years and an increase in cases of osteoporosis is set to be…
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Youth council sworn in
Hume’s youth council has been sworn in. The young councillors are ready to lead after officially being sworn in at the council chambers in Broadmeadows…
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For some, the festive times aren’t always fun
The holiday period can be a challenging time for people with eating disorders, an expert has warned. Around 80,000 residents of Melbourne’s northern and western…
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Woman critical after crash
Police are investigating a three-vehicle collision in Clarkefield on 13 December. It is understood a Jeep Wrangler, a Mazda 3 and a Toyota Corolla collided…
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Holiday timetables
V-Line train and coach services will operate to altered timetables this festive season. On Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December, V-Line trains and coaches will operate…
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New top cop for Ranges
A new divisional commander has this week began overseeing the Greater Bendigo, Macedon Ranges, Campaspe and Goldfields areas. Superintendent Paul Gardiner – a 32-year police…
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New leader for Sunbury Business Association
The Sunbury Business Association (SBA) has a new president, with Michael Osborne standing down after 14 years. Mr Osborne decided to step away from the…