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Duo arrested after cop clash

Two men have been arrested after striking a police officer with a stolen vehicle in Diggers Rest on Wednesday afternoon. A stolen vehicle was seen...

Frocks flock to rock

A Woodend resident took part in Frocktober, uploading a daily photo of herself, family, friends – and even her cat – in different frocks,...

Police call for Kyneton burglary witnesses

Police are investigating two burglaries in Kyneton last month. It is alleged that two male offenders gained access to a mechanic shop on Mollison Place...

Vale Jack Ogilvie

Tributes have started flowing for Sunbury stalwart and former Hume mayor Jack Ogilvie who died yesterday. The Sunbury resident died after a battle with oesophageal...

Death tax hike in Victoria

Bereaved families managing smaller estates in Victoria will no longer be slugged with a government death tax, but fees for those with larger fortunes...

Werribee Craft Festival is back!

The annual Werribee Craft Festival is back for the 44th year and organise are aiming for it to be bigger than ever. Running between 5-9pm...

Sunbury softball pitched grant

Sunbury Softball Association received a grant that will go towards training sessions, games, and canteen costs. Provided by energy company Jemena, the $3100 grant towards...

Blythe steps into the coaching role at the Kangaroos

One of the Sunbury Kangaroos inaugural women’s players has taken on the coaching reins for next year’s Essendon District Football League season. The Kangaroos announced...

Rockies confidence growing

The Macedon Ranges Rockies go into the second half of the Country Basketball League north-west women’s season full of confidence. The Rockies had the bye...

O’Hare joins Kyneton aiming to build the foundations

New Kyneton coach David O’Hare is hoping to lay the foundations for the future in the Riddell District Netball League. O’Hare takes on the coaching...

Sunbury opens account

Club Sunbury is on the board in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 1, section 1 competition. It was a big weekend for Sunbury, playing...

Dragons yet to fire

Gisborne is hoping things start to click in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup soon. Having not last a match last season on...

Thunder continues to show development

East Sunbury’s core group is back and keen to further develop in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone Shield. The Thunder have fielded a...

End the anxiety: there are other ways to access any university pathway

As Victorian students brace themselves for the stress and scrutiny of VCE exams, a familiar ritual plays out: teachers teaching explicitly to the examiners'...

Training for those who work with older LGBTIQA+ people

Those working with older people are invited to take part in some free LGBTIQA+ awareness training next month. The two-hour introductory training, delivered by...

Experience resort-style of living every day in your retirement

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...

Celebrating children’s achievements and potential

Young people have a far greater capacity than we give them credit for. At just 13, Shiloh has been a driving force behind the establishment...

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...

From trauma to triumph: The journey through birth trauma

Thirteen years ago, Leanne Murphy’s life was irrevocably changed by a traumatic birth experience that left her battling with severe physical, emotional, and financial...

Supporting women through birth trauma

In the halls of the Royal Women's Hospital, a specialist team of seasoned midwives stands out for its unique initiative in supporting women who...

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...

Visual arts marvels

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School in Sunbury hosted a visual arts show, displaying a colourful range of student works. Presented to parents...

Call for Neighbour Day support

Sunbury Neighbour Day is set for March next year, with organisations involved encouraging businesses and community groups to consider taking part. An initiative of Relationships...

Emergency service funding boost

Macedon Ranges volunteer emergency service organisations received funding for equipment under an annual state grants program. In the region, grants included $140,833 to CFA Bullengarook...

Watsons Road works begin

Major works on the Watsons Road level crossing in Diggers Rest will begin this month, with the crossing then closed until 2025. Level crossings at...

Charity’s Macedon pit stop

Engines were roaring at Macedon Primary school when 27 muscle cars rolled onto the oval for a charity event. Run by children’s charity Variety, the...

11 days of remembrance

The 11 Days of Remembrance program leading up to Remembrance Day 2024 offers public talks, music performances, activations and anniversary events from 1 November,...

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Duo arrested after cop clash

Two men have been arrested after striking a police officer with a stolen vehicle in Diggers Rest on Wednesday afternoon. A stolen vehicle was seen...

Vale Jack Ogilvie