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Making breast cancer less lonely

It was the loneliness of breast cancer which made Lesley Cole think about starting a local support group. The Gisborne resident was diagnosed with...

Community ambos need a hand

A community health organisation established to take pressure off the state’s emergency service has been knocked back in its request for state government funding,...

Low rental vacancy rates for Macedon Ranges towns

The state of the rental market in the Macedon Ranges has been a concern to locals for some time. Back in April, founder of...

Planet GAGA for community

Non-binary, transgender and gender diverse children and their parents and carers are invited to Sunbury and Cobaw and Community Health's (SCCH) 'Planet GAGA' morning...

Mount Macedon crowned state’s Top Tiny Town

It's almost unsurprising the delightful village of Mount Macedon has been crowned Victoria's best tiny town, and local tourism operators are "thrilled". The...

The will to sur-hive

There’s anxiety brewing among local beekeepers after a damaging parasite was detected in New South Wales, which could have a devastating impact on the...

Songs of The Carpenters coming to Kyneton

The beautiful songs of The Carpenters will ring through Kyneton Town Hall when Laura Davidson and her all-star band make their way to the...

‘Fright’-ful Sunbury Road

Sunbury residents are scared about the state of Sunbury Road, following a spate of recent incidents which have prompted outcry on social media. Tracy...

Winter coats for lambs at Edgar’s Mission

Cute, upcycled garments are keeping the lambs at Edgar's Mission warm, thanks to an un-baah-lievable local teen. Laura Knox from Sacred Heart College in...

A plastic-free month

Macedon Ranges council is encouraging residents to take part in the Plastic Free July challenge, recognised all over the world as a month of...

Protecting schools from bushfires

The state government is investing $9.5 million in 2022-23 to prepare schools for bushfire season. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced the funding, which will...

Best hoofs forward

There’s a bit to neigh about at the Riddells Creek Pony Club (RCPC), with two triumphs at the 2022 Horseland Pony Club Victoria Games...

Local talent representing country Victoria

Fourteen-year-old Rachel Stewart from Gisborne has made her way to Perth to represent Country Victoria state team in the under-16 Australian Junior Championships for...

Green light for new dental centre

A new dental clinic is on the way for Sunbury. At a meeting on Monday, June 27, council voted to approve the use and...

Nominations open for asset committee

Community members with a passion for Stanley Park in Mount Macedon have been encouraged by Macedon Ranges Council to join the Stanley Park Community...

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Stacey West’s netball passion

Stacey West has stepped up to take on the biggest role in Netball Australia appointed as the organisation’s new chief executive. She chats with...