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Mount Macedon house price spike

With modest housing price changes across Victoria this quarter, Sunbury and Macedon Ranges experienced varied price shifts. According to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s...

Sunbury Basketball’s 50th milestone

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Sunbury Basketball Association, with members new and old celebrating the organisation’s rich history. Sunbury Basketball Association founding...

More resources for respectful relationships

Victorian students will learn to recognise and respond to toxic masculinity, hate speech and coercive control online – with new respectful relationships resources being...

Capping education to cut immigration

The federal government is pushing ahead with plans to cap international student numbers, despite fierce opposition, including from its own side. Cade Lucas reports. 'Chaotic',...

ATO encourages tax evasion tip-offs

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) received 250,000 tip-offs about tax avoidance and other illegal behaviours since July 1, 2019, encouraging Victorians to continue reporting...

Week of free transport for Victorian carers

The state announced that Victorian Carer Card holders can use public transport for free during National Carers Week. Carers and Volunteers Minister Ros Spence...

A peek into creativity

Macedon Ranges artists will welcome the public to their homes and gardens next month, offering an insight into their equipment, processes and approaches. Celebrating the...

Western Warriors sign Honey, Douglass

The Western Warriors have secured two big signings as they look ahead to their second season in the Victorian Netball League. Former Melbourne Vixen Tayla...

Fire in the belly for Said

The disappointment of missing out on making the Vic Metro squad spurred Calder Cannons Patrick Said for the rest of the season. It led to...

Gisborne Giants setting the foundations

It’s been a positive start for the Gisborne Giants as they prepare for life in the Riddell District Football League senior competition. The Giants have...

Broadford’s move to Bendigo FNL approved

Broadford is now a Bendigo Football Netball League club. AFL Central Victoria has confirmed that AFL Victoria has approved Broadford's request to transfer to the...

Burras open their account

It was a winning start to the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield for Diggers Rest Bulla on Saturday. After a bye in round...

Rockies on the board

The Macedon Ranges Rockies opened up their account in the Country Basketball League north-west men’s competition with a win in the local derby on...

Retire in style at Bellbrook Gardens Country Club

Discover a peaceful, social and secure lifestyle amidst resort-style amenities at Bellbrook Gardens Country Club – a highly sought-after community for individuals and couples...

Pillow talk opens new store in Melton’s Homemaker Centre

Pillow Talk is delighted to announce the grand opening of its brand-new store at the Homemaker Centre in Melton. This exciting addition brings a...

Pilates: a path to wellness for rural communities

Pilates, a form of low-impact exercise, offers health benefits, making it an ideal choice for small regional communities seeking accessible ways to improve overall...

Healthy eating: a foundation for lifelong well-being

Healthy eating is a vital component of overall health that impacts every stage of life. Dietetics is a specialised field, using evidence-based medical nutrition...

Welcome home: Pillow Talk brings comfort to Melton

Pillow Talk is set to unfurl a cosy new chapter in its storied history with the much-anticipated opening of its Melton store, nestled in...

Senior SHC opportunities

Sacred Heart College Kyneton is a Catholic secondary school in the Mercy tradition, offering a caring and safe learning environment. The college is absolutely...

Centering childbirth coping strategies back to women

A La Trobe University study is hoping to challenge traditional categorisations of coping strategies in a bid to promote autonomy and create empowering childbirth...

Traumatic toilet birth

Lauren Green’s son made an unconventional entrance to the world – into a toilet. Lauren can see the funny side seven years on, but the...

Women’s health hubs boost access to care

Women in Melbourne's north-west will have improved access to sexual and reproductive health, following the announcement of four healthcare hubs in the region. The...

A mum’s worst nightmare

Solo mother Michelle Galea’s worst nightmare is her son losing his only parent. In September last year, she was forced to confront that fear...

Women’s health issues must be a priority: GPs

GPs are calling for greater action to better address women’s health issues. It follows the release of the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) guidelines...

Breast cancer service expands

Northern Imaging Victoria, part of Northern Health, has expanded its breast imaging services with a team of seven breast radiologists and dedicated mammography technologists....

Major road repair blitz

Major roads in Sunbury and Macedon Ranges are set to receive repair works as part of a statewide maintenance blitz. Roads and Road Safety Minister...

Bulla ready to restart hearts

Bulla residents are now better equipped to save lives from cardiac arrest after a community program aimed at improving public awareness and preparedness. The 12-month...

Slice of Solomon Islands life

A Woodend medical doctor's short film was selected to be screened at ACMI next month for an international phone film festival. Hosted on Friday, November...

Celebrate the Melbourne Cup with your own horse puppet

Each month, Stephanie Martinez will share an exciting craft project designed to inspire and spark creativity. Stephanie starred in the first season of Making It...

Residents run for research

More than 30 residents at Calvary Goonawarra aged care home will lace up their shoes for a cancer research fundraiser run later this month Starting...

Joan’s life has been child’s play

Ninety year old Altona author ​​Joan Healey is proof that age is just a number, publishing her first book on the 50th anniversary of...

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Mount Macedon house price spike

With modest housing price changes across Victoria this quarter, Sunbury and Macedon Ranges experienced varied price shifts. According to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s...