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In-home paramedics blazing a new trail

Six months after establishing Australia’s first team of community paramedics, HMS Collective is hoping to raise awareness of how the service can improve lives...

Calls for climate policy to reflect voters’ priorities

The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group is calling for federal reform on environmental policy making following the release of a landmark study that found a...

Killara’s sustainable success

Killara Primary School has been recognised for its sustainable practices. The Sunbury school has been listed as one of 81 primary schools across the...

Crossing works ramp up

Construction works are set to ramp up to remove the level crossing at Gap Road in Sunbury, as the builders will soon get started...

Help the Ranges get connected

Macedon Ranges council is seeking feedback from the community to improve mobile and broadband connection across the shire. The feedback will assist the state...

Drop a line in Sunbury

Sunbury families now have a new way to enjoy the outdoors, with Spavin Lake stocked with stonker rainbow trout for recreational fishing. The Victorian...

My Place: Tony Rains

Tony Rains is the president of the Sunbury Community Arts Network and the treasurer of the Boilerhouse Theatre Company. Last week, more than 400...

Crafting back on the cards

In the midst of Victoria’s sixth lockdown, one Sunbury resident is using her time to rediscover one of her favourite pastimes - card making....

Dive into free swim lessons

AQUA Schools Sunbury is offering a week of free swimming lessons to children under the age of five in an effort to improve confidence...

Greater caution required on rural roads

The Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) is urging drivers to take greater care when driving on rural roads, after recent data found two in...

Bed donation a life saver

Sunbury resident Andreas Beyer will now be able to receive life-saving treatment in the comfort of his own home, all thanks to the Rotary...

Road blitz coming to the Ranges

The state government is launching a regional road maintenance blitz this spring that will include works in parts of the Macedon Ranges. Road rehabilitation works...

Call to bridge healthcare gaps

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health (SCCH) has called for greater support of the healthcare sector in the region. SCCH chief executive officer Phillip Ripper...

Gateway development rejected

Macedon Ranges council has knocked back two proposed commercial developments near a gateway to the Kyneton township. The two separate proposals for land at...

‘No support’ for storm-affected business

Following 86 days of forced closure, Top of the Range Tea Rooms owner Luke Chapman has voiced his frustration at the lack of support...

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Ministers visit for mental health

Mental health has been on the agenda in Kyneton, with a recent gathering of ministers at Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health to hear about...