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11 days of remembrance

The 11 Days of Remembrance program leading up to Remembrance Day 2024 offers public talks, music performances, activations and anniversary events from 1 November,...

Paramedics in the wilderness to help

With the warmer weather approaching and Victorians heading outdoors, Ambulance Victoria’s (AV) Wilderness Response paramedics are prepared for any emergencies in remote and wilderness...

Funding for reading fun

A big bout of funding has been poured into local libraries including those in Hume and Macedon Ranges, to ensure children develop lasting enthusiasm...

A year of returning

The first anniversary of the introduction of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) has coincided with a huge milestone for the project. The program began on...

Movember returns for another year

Movember is officially back for another year, with men across the country getting involved. Since 2003, Movember has become a symbol of solidarity and support...

Community Calendar

Country and Western Night The Rotary Club of Sunbury is hosting its annual country and western night from 6.30pm on Saturday, November 16 at Memorial...

Safe trading sites expanded

Special zones where buyers and sellers can exchange items purchased online have been established outside 35 24-hour police stations across Victoria, including in the...

Gears shift on cannabis driving

Victorians prescribed medicinal cannabis will soon be able to drive without fear of mandatory loss of licence if unimpaired behind the wheel. On October 31,...

Survivors at the core

Western suburbs creatives Bill Marshall and Patricia Stewart share stories of abuse, mental health battles and resilience through their podcast series, Billy and PS...

Free vaccine for mosquito season

Macedon Ranges residents are now eligible for a free Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) vaccination in time for the fast-approaching mosquito season. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas...

Diggers Rest armed robbery witness appeal

Victoria Police is asking for public assistance after a supermarket was robbed in Diggers Rest last month. Police believe an unknown offender armed with a...

Netballers pass 50 years

The Sunbury Netball Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month, marking a long history on and off the court. A celebratory afternoon is set...

Gardening glory on display

Set on nine acres in Tylden, Verdicus garden is a stunning display of horticulture and landscape design and will be open to the public...

November in the west

Melbourne’s west will come alive this November, with a packed calendar of festivals, live music, and community events. From First Nations indie rock to vibrant...

Volunteering efforts recognised

A Macedon Ranges resident received a Victorian Senior of the Year Award for his dedication to community service and education within the community. Kyneton resident...

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Taste of the tropics, the hottest fruit trends for 2025

Move over mangoes, it’s time to go beyond bananas. Traders at Melbourne’s wholesale fruit and vegetable market have revealed the hottest trends in...

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