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Wheelchair donation a “godsend“
An electric wheelchair owned by Sunbury stalwart and former Hume mayor Jack Ogilvie, who died in November last year, was donated by a friend to…
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Goldie mobile coverage boost
The Goldie area in the Macedon Ranges has been provided with new and improved 4G mobile coverage. The changes also improve public safety communications for…
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SunFest rises again
There is less than a month to go until the 49th SunFest, with the volunteer committee excited to unite Sunbury residents for the two-day annual…
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Sunbury museum pitch
From rabbits to film history – a Sunbury resident is calling for a museum dedicated to stories from the suburb’s past. Lifelong Sunbury resident and…
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Trivia for brigade benefit
The Diggers Rest Country Fire Authority (CFA) is hosting a trivia night to raise funds towards a new forward command vehicle. The event is at…
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Year of low rainfall for Victoria
The Bureau of Meteorology released its official record of Australia’s climate, water, and notable weather events for 2024, revealing that rainfall was below average in…
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New vision for hume
The 2045 Hume Community Vision for “a thriving community with a strong sense of belonging” has been adopted by council. The 2021 vision was reconsidered…
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Sunbury grassfire extinguished
A grassfire in Sunbury erupted and was extinguished, involving collaboration between Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) firefighters. Igniting on Sunday, February…
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Hume to explore new rate system
Hume council will explore the introduction of a differential rating system which would charge a different rate in the dollar to different property classes. Council…
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Designing dry garden oases
Kyneton Horticultural Society’s next speaker night will present a talk from accomplished Macedon Ranges gardening expert Michael McCoy, covering the topic of dry gardens. A…
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Summer irrigation struggles
Macedon Ranges farmers have been challenged by low water levels in private dams and creeks, following a winter of reduced soil moisture. Wildwood Farm owner…
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Pool improvement proposals
Local residents are calling on Hume council to clean-up and improve the Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Suggested improvements for the site include enclosing the…
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