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Backman Builders crowned winners
Kyneton business Backman Builders took home the Business of the Year award from this year’s Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards. Hosted at Mount Macedon Winery…
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Council encourages grant applications
Macedon Ranges announced the opening of three grant programs, with eligible community groups invited to apply throughout this month. The ‘Environment Group Support Grants’ are…
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Stand for local election
Local government election nominations are open, with those looking to make a difference in their community encouraged to apply. Candidates can nominate from Monday, September…
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Man arrested after evading police in stolen vehicle
Police arrested a man after he evaded authorities in an allegedly stolen vehicle in the Macedon Ranges this morning. Police attempted to intercept a stolen…
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Baby boom hits record numbers
Western Health delivered 695 babies in August, the most ever in a single month for the healthcare provider. The Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital…
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Calls for lift continue
Sunbury resident Mary Nehmy is continuing in her advocacy for a lift system to be installed at Sunbury Railway Station. Ms Nehmy has acrophobia –…
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My Place
Sunbury resident and entrepeneur Colin Marsh is passionate about the game of bowls and founded ‘Drake Scoreboards’ – a real-time digital scoreboard company. Oscar Parry…
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Short stay rental shakeup
The state government has announced new additions to its short stay levy bill, allowing councils and owners corporations to prohibit short stay rental accommodation. The…
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Council queries Amess drainage
Macedon Ranges council made a second submission to the Amess Road Precinct Structure Plan during an additional consultation period, which sought feedback on amendments to…
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Sunbury TAFE location announced
The state government has revealed the location of the Kangan Institute Sunbury TAFE campus, which is set to be completed in mid-2028. On Monday, September…
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Ambos roll up their sleeves to save lives in other ways
A team of paramedics, First Responders, and staff from Ambulance Victoria (AV) have made 480 donations as part of an annual blood drive by Australian…
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Electric bus boost
Victoria’s first zero emission bus contracts have been awarded. Accounting for one third of Melbourne’s bus network, the new metropolitan zero emission bus franchises are…













