News
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Virtual solution for ADHD medication problem
Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be difficult enough without having to urgently replace a lost, expired or depleted prescriptions for medication. To…
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Employers fined millions for safety breaches
Victorian employers were fined more than $17 million for unsafe work in 2025. The total of $17,391,325 in fines, costs and undertakings for breaches of…
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Australian Open smashes attendance records
This year’s Australian Open was officially the most attended on record. More than 1.368 million tennis fans flocked to Melbourne Park for the 2026 tournament,…
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‘Too long’: green light for more GPs to tackle ADHD
Australians will soon find it much simpler to be diagnosed and treated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Victoria has joined a growing list of states…
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Cancer researchers supported
The next generation of cancer research leaders are being supported through a four-year cancer research fellowship program, supported by the state government. Health Minister Mary-Anne…
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Who are these Australians?
The iconic ‘Three Well-Known Australians’ has made its way to Melbourne’s west for a limited time. The work, painted by Martin Shaw in 1982, depicts…
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Aussie icons head west
Powerhouse vocalist Casey Donovan will join a star-studded season of entertainment at The Clocktower Centre in a year that will also bring some of our…
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Fleetwood Mac hits Melton
TUSK: The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show is rolling into town on Saturday 28 February with a golden anniversary celebration that promises to be a night…
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Airport chaplain inspires drama
A new eight-part drama series called The Airport Chaplain, inspired by the real-life experiences of Melbourne Airport chaplain Martyn Scrimshaw, is set to bring the…
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Sport
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Moore the fire power
Existing connections within Diggers Rest led to the signing of a powerhouse forward for the RIddell District Football League season. The Burras announced that Callum…
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Sports shorts
RDNL Chelsea Hulm will join Kyneton for the Riddell District Netball League season. Hulm joins the Tigers from Casterton-Sandford in the Western Border Netball League,…
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Gray joins Thunder
Former Port Adelaide captain Robbie Gray is set to pull on the jumper for East Sunbury in the Essendon District Football League division 2 competition…
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Loss for GDCA
The Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s side fell short in its opening game of the season in the Central Highlands Women’s Representative Competition. The…
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Kyneton Women continue fight
Kyneton Women’s Football Club is continuing to call on AFL Victoria to act now to stop the club from being without a home for 2026,…
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Moore joins Burras
Diggers Rest has locked in a reigning league best and fairest winner and leading goalkicker as it aims to return to the top of the…
In Business
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Treat hospitality staff with respect
Summer can be a great time for dining out, but it can be a hetic and difficult time for those working in kitchens and front…
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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…
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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Walk to Work Day coming
The Pedestrian Council of Australia has announced a new initiative for Walk to Work Day, partnering with the Black Dog Institute to spotlight the mental…
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What your federal MPs are talking about
Federal politicians are used to the public and pundits scrutinising their every word, but now AI has joined the long list of watchdogs keeping tabs…
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Community Calendar
Sunbury Lions Club Sunbury Lions Club is reforming. The club will hold an induction of new members on Wednesday 11 February from 6.30pm for a…
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Love is in Tylden’s air
Grab your partner and spin them round and round for a rockin’ and rollin’ Valentine’s Day Prom in Tylden. For the fourth year in a…
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Delivering for over 155 years
One of Kyneton’s most beloved buildings has reached a special milestone. Kyneton Post Office recently marked 155 years, with Australia Post celebrating its rich history…
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Bushfire deemed suspicious
Police are investigating a bushfire in Lerderderg on 3 February. Emergency services responded to reports of the blaze near O’Brien’s Crossing about 7pm. An investigation…
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Blood donation popup
Lifeblood will be hosting a blood donation popup in Sunbury this month. From 16-27 February, Sunbury locals will be able to donate blood close to…
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Ranges’ budget wishlist
Footpaths, parks and geese protections were some of the 90 funding requests made to Macedon Ranges council for its upcoming budget. On Wednesday 4 February,…
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Sunbury siege
A man barricaded himself inside a Sunbury home for more than nine hours in a standoff with police. Police were called to an address in…
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Water record broken
A Macedon Ranges town broke its daily water usage record last month. Coliban Water said Kyneton set a new daily record on Thursday 8 January,…