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Sunbury art on sale

Sunbury Art Society is preparing to host its annual art and craft studio sale, presenting the hard work and creativity of local artists. Held at...

Pride and puppies

Returning for its third year, Puppy Pride is coming to the Kyneton Botanic Gardens this month. The annual event is an opportunity for the LGBTIQA+...

Farewell ‘King Jack’

Former Hume mayor and Sunbury icon Jack Ogilvie is being remembered as a selfless man who wanted to make the Sunbury community the best...

Duo arrested after cop clash

Two men have been arrested after striking a police officer with a stolen vehicle in Diggers Rest on Wednesday afternoon. A stolen vehicle was seen...

Frocks flock to rock

A Woodend resident took part in Frocktober, uploading a daily photo of herself, family, friends – and even her cat – in different frocks,...

Police call for Kyneton burglary witnesses

Police are investigating two burglaries in Kyneton last month. It is alleged that two male offenders gained access to a mechanic shop on Mollison Place...

Vale Jack Ogilvie

Tributes have started flowing for Sunbury stalwart and former Hume mayor Jack Ogilvie who died yesterday. The Sunbury resident died after a battle with oesophageal...

Death tax hike in Victoria

Bereaved families managing smaller estates in Victoria will no longer be slugged with a government death tax, but fees for those with larger fortunes...

Werribee Craft Festival is back!

The annual Werribee Craft Festival is back for the 44th year and organise are aiming for it to be bigger than ever. Running between 5-9pm...

Sunbury softball pitched grant

Sunbury Softball Association received a grant that will go towards training sessions, games, and canteen costs. Provided by energy company Jemena, the $3100 grant towards...

Visual arts marvels

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School in Sunbury hosted a visual arts show, displaying a colourful range of student works. Presented to parents...

Call for Neighbour Day support

Sunbury Neighbour Day is set for March next year, with organisations involved encouraging businesses and community groups to consider taking part. An initiative of Relationships...

Emergency service funding boost

Macedon Ranges volunteer emergency service organisations received funding for equipment under an annual state grants program. In the region, grants included $140,833 to CFA Bullengarook...

Watsons Road works begin

Major works on the Watsons Road level crossing in Diggers Rest will begin this month, with the crossing then closed until 2025. Level crossings at...

Charity’s Macedon pit stop

Engines were roaring at Macedon Primary school when 27 muscle cars rolled onto the oval for a charity event. Run by children’s charity Variety, the...

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Taste of the tropics, the hottest fruit trends for 2025

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