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Carlson’s a top official

A bowls tournament tests not only the players, but also the game’s umpire and as someone who’s spent 33 years on the green, Sunbury’s...

Gisborne fest set to dazzle

Thousands will descend on Gisborne in a fortnight, when the town’s free annual festival kicks off. Hosted by the Gisborne and District Lions Club, the...

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Sunbury resident and Rotary past district governor Terry Grant has a long history with Sunbury. Oscar Parry spoke with Terry about his connection to...

Christmas coming to Riddells

Jingle bells will ring in Riddells Creek as Dromkeen Gallery hosts its Christmas Storytime event this month. Set for Saturday, December 7, children and families...

LEGO league legends

Students from two Sunbury schools travelled to Sydney to compete in a national LEGO robotics competition. The first LEGO League and its open championships aim...

Shelter’s koala safety focus

With koalas expected to spend more time on the ground until breeding season ends in February, a local shelter is reminding people to be...

Shelter set for summer

Sunbury BMX Club is home to a new shelter in time for summer, offering riders, spectators, and officials protection from the elements. Funded through Hume’s...

Health regulators unite against family violence

For the first time ever, Australia’s health practitioner regulators have united to call for an end to family violence. The five regulators: The Australian Health...

Rental reform bill announced

Renters in Victoria could have a raft of new rights if legislation announced by the state government this week becomes law. On Wednesday, Premier Jacinta...

Retirement village regulations bill introduced

The state government has introduced legislation to provide stronger protections for retirement village residents. Consumer Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams introduced the Retirement Villages Amendment Bill...

New measures to reduce gambling harm

New reforms introduced into the Victorian Parliament this week will give patrons more control over how much they spend, reducing gambling harm according...

New laws to help police crackdown on knife crime

The state government plans to get knives off Victorian streets and out of the hands of criminals with strengthened laws introduced into Parliament that...

School Saving Bonus announced

The state has begun rolling out its $400 School Saving Bonus, which aims to help busy Victorian families with the cost of living. Premier Jacinta...

Research shows alcohol labels are commonly misunderstood

A study from Cancer Council Victoria found three in four Australian adults misunderstood at least one health-related claim on an alcohol product, incorrectly believing...

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Bullengarook battle

With the region “escaping a bullet” when the December bushfire was contained, the Bullengarook CFA is urging residents to continue with bushfire preparation and...

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