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Teal takeover for ovarian cancer month
These days the colour teal is usually associated with the political independent movement which won a swag of seats at the last federal election. With…
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’Heartless’ cemetery thefts
In a “heartless” act, eight memorial plaques were stolen from the Gisborne Cemetery’s Ironbark Memorial Walk this month. Victoria Police believes the cast bronze plaques…
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Independent schools a live-saver for many
Precede: An alternative school in Epping is helping students who have struggled at mainstream schools to re-engage with learning. For some of the students, the…
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Discover the timeless elegance of the Ao Dai
Brimbank locals will have the unique opportunity to explore the gracefulness of ‘Ao Dai’ – a traditional Vietnamese dress commonly worn by women – as…
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Oliver tops list again
Oliver maintained its 11-year streak as the most popular male baby name in Victoria in 2024. For girls, the most popular name last year was…
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Relay returns to Lancefield
The Macedon Ranges Relay for Life event will return to Lancefield in March, with Cancer Council Victoria calling for community members to take part in…
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Safe space sing-along spectacular
Broomsticks will descend on Taylors Lakes as a Macedon Ranges-based practice theatre group hosts its sing-along screening of the musical fantasy Wicked this month. The…
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Council considering truck ban
Hume council is proposing to ban trucks on sections of Bardwell Drive, Konagaderra, Gellies and Wildwood roads following increased traffic on the roads. Following a…
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Sunbury hosts January 26
Sunbury was home to Hume’s Australia Day celebrations this year, with a family-friendly event hosted at Sunbury Village Green. The council’s Australia Day in the…
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Free vaping education material released
Quit Victoria released a range of free Victorian curriculum-aligned vaping education resources to teach young people about the harms of vaping. Primary school teachers and…
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Include pets in your bushfire survival plan
CFA and RSPCA Victoria are urging residents to include pets in their bushfire survival plans, with significant fire activity already impacting the state this summer.…
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Film is a fine romance
Romance will have a green hue that is far from new this Valentine’s Day, and that is because a free outdoor movie screening of Shrek…













