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Council opposes servo plan

Macedon Ranges council has expressed opposition to a planning permit for a service station on the Calder Freeway in Woodend, with the application set...

Easter joy at Ranges libraries

Easter fun will be on offer at the libraries in Macedon Ranges these school holidays, with a program of free events and activities set...

Easter Bunny hops to Sunbury

The Easter Bunny has found a gap in its calendar this month to make a special trip to Sunbury as part of an annual...

No funding for bypass

The timeline for building a proposed bypass of Bulla and the duplication of a section of Sunbury Road is unclear, as the state confirmed...

Calder funding promised, again

After withdrawing funds for the Calder Freeway in 2023, the federal government has put the project back on the agenda, with a fresh promise...

Stay vigilant this Bath Safety Week

Kidsafe Victoria is urging parents and carers to remain vigilant around bath time as it launches Bath Safety Week. Running from Monday, March 31 to...

West recycles for a ‘paws-itive’ cause

Empty bottles and cans really do make a difference, with Melbourne's western suburbs donating more than $41,000 to RSPCA Victoria through the Victorian Container...

Vernon claims Sullivan Medal

Gisborne’s Riley Vernon says hard work and a lot of fun is the key to his Gisborne and District Cricket Association Sullivan Medal win. Vernon...

Italiano takes on Sunbury coaching role

New Sunbury coach Leo Italiano thought he was done with cricket, but the opportunity to coach the Victorian Turf Cricket Association Steve McNamara Shield...

Cricket season ends on high

Cricket season came to an end on Saturday, with the last of the grand final held. While cricket season is over, basketball and soccer...

Women’s competitions finalised

The Essendon District Football League women’s competition will remain at three senior divisions this season. The league announced the rest of its female structure last...

Sunbury set to light up the court

Sunbury Jets' Big V men's squad is ready to hit the ground running for another exciting season in 2025. After an intense pre-season, coach Nathan...

Bees throw everything at Dragons, fall short

Sunbury United seemed like for a second straight week it could pull off the nearly impossible but it wasn’t to be in the Gisborne...

Getting the best out of your home care support

If you are looking for a Home Care Package provider, you will want to find an organisation you can trust to give you value...

Students learn, care and flourish at Sacred Heart College

The College’s byline ‘Learn. Care. Flourish.’ celebrates the essential principles of a Sacred Heart education. These three simple words describe the rich, deep and personalised...

Support at home tailored to your needs

For people over 65 who have been approved for a government Home Care Package, the next step to receiving support at home is to...

Grainger Legal proud to showcase women in the law

Would it surprise you to know that today there are more women practising law in Victoria than men? Not just a few extra, either,...

A huge year ahead for the Sunbury line

Sunbury locals already benefitting from Big Build road and rail upgrades have more to look forward to as crews prepare to open the Metro...

Charming Victorian home on a spacious 4,429m² block

Located in the picturesque Gisborne South, just 44km from Melbourne’s CBD, this stunning Victorian-style farmhouse, dating back to circa 1840, offers the rare opportunity...

Program aim to turn men into women’s allies

Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) has launched an online training program for men who want to become better allies in promoting gender equality – whether...

Relief for POP

Pelvic Organ Prolapse refers to any dropping or bulging of the pelvic organs – the bladder, uterus, or bowel – happening when there is...

Public fertility service welcomes first baby

The family of the first baby born due to intervention from Northern Health's fertility service recently made a special visit to the health service's...

Conversations are key this White Ribbon Month

As White Ribbon Month gets under way, the organisation is working harder than ever to prevent violence against women by engaging men and boys...

Taranto’s road to recovery

One of the hallmarks of the rise of women’s sport over the last decade, is the sense that it is different. Rather than just...

Survivor wins the battle

After a courageous battle, Myrniong’s Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year. She spotted a lump on her armpit while shaving while pregnant...

A walk around Seabrook

Jaidyn Kennedy takes you on a 'typical' Friday evening walk around his home suburbs Seabrook, with a little help from his friends. No, it’s...

New space for Sunbury sport

Community sport groups and students will benefit from a new sports pavilion at Salesian College, Sunbury. Officially opened on Monday, March 31, the new $6.3...

Autumn on display in Ranges gardens

Celebrating the change of seasons, four gardens in the Macedon Ranges will be open to the public as part of the 2025 Macedon Ranges...

Learn a life-saving skill

A community organisation is hosting a free public demonstration of automated external defibrillator (AEDs) in Romsey this month, aiming to arm local residents with...

Holiday fun in Sunbury

Hume council will host a series of activities in Sunbury this month, offering an antidote for school holiday boredom among local youth. For those aged...

First resident welcomed

A new aged care service in Romsey opened its door to its first resident late last month, marking the occasion with a welcome ceremony. Hosted...

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Council opposes servo plan

Macedon Ranges council has expressed opposition to a planning permit for a service station on the Calder Freeway in Woodend, with the application set...