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Making local change
Macedon Ranges council and a local non-profit sustainability group are partnering to host a week-long festival focused on promoting environmental action at a grassroots level.…
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Sunbury main burst contained
Emergency services and organisations worked throughout the weekend to repair a major water main burst in Sunbury, which flooded homes and businesses and left thousands…
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Five years of repairs
Repair Cafe Sunbury is marking its fifth birthday, celebrating five years of repairs, community connection, and skill sharing. A volunteer-run program of Sunbury Neighbourhood House,…
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Study finds eating eggs lowers risk of cardiovascular disease-related death
Regular consumption of eggs is associated with a 29 per cent lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death in relatively healthy older adults, new research from…
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Australia’s first Paramedic Practitioner laws pass parliament
Legislation to enshrine Australia’s first Paramedic Practitioner into law has passed state parliament, paving the way for them to deliver urgent care and prescribe medicines…
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Recommendations made for strengthening civics education
A report by the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters has recommended a stronger and more standardised approach to civics education for Australian students. “Australia’s…
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Library grants available
The state government has opened applications for grants to help upgrade libraries, support education programs and deliver mobile library vans. Earlier this week, Local Government…
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Breastfeeding helpline receives more than 1000 contacts during festive season
During the 2024/25 festive season, 188 Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) volunteers answered almost one thousand calls and chats from families reaching out for support with…
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National flower centre ready for Valentine’s Day rush
Wholesale flower traders and growers at the National Flower Centre are set to sell more than 1.5 million roses and other flowers in the lead…
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Community Calendar
Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club invites women of all ages to join the group for social badminton, every Thursday morning from 9.30am–12pm…
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Birdwatching at the precinct
Sunbury’s BoilOver Performance Ensemble will present the magic of physical theatre at the Sunbury Arts and Cultural Precinct opening day next weekend. As part of…
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Golden recognition for Ranges
The federal government has approved a bid for the Victorian Goldfields to seek World Heritage Listing, involving the Macedon Ranges region. Macedon Ranges council said…
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