Mental health is ‘everyone’s business’
With Friday marking World Suicide Prevention Day, a mother bereaved by suicide is encouraging the community to engage in more open dialogue on the...
Get fire ready this spring
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is urging landholders to use the beginning of spring to prepare for the bushfire season, despite recent forecasts suggesting...
Koala-ty fundraiser
A wildlife charity has developed a campaign to encourage people to make small changes to their life to help protect koalas.
The Australian Koala Foundation’s...
Find your flock
Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health (SCCH) will host a new series of luncheons for gender and sexually diverse adults in the community, as a...
Tradie’s hardwork recognised
Apprentice plumber Andrew Jan has been selected as a finalist in the Apprentice of the Year category at the Victorian Training Awards.
After spending 11...
Study addresses COVID stress
The Black Dog Institute is calling for participants in a trial for a positive mood program to manage stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The...
Dads’ Group drives quality time
At Sunbury Heights Primary School, Josh McPhan is the co-ordinator of a program designed to help dads spend more quality time with their children....
Vaccine incentives rejected
Hume and Macedon Ranges councils won't be following in the footsteps of a south-east Victorian council offering incentives to residents who vaccinate themselves against...
Sports clubs share in council grants
Hume council has awarded $81,254 in grants to 43 sporting clubs across the municipality to ease the financial burden of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The...
Bypass deemed a low priority
A Bulla resident has been left fuming after the development of the Bulla Bypass was listed as only a ‘consideration’ in a statewide infrastructure...
Lockdown to be extended
Victorians are bracing themselves for the sixth COVID-19 lockdown to be extended with 76 cases announced on Tuesday, including one new case in the...
Break-in another blow
Sunbury United Football Club has been dealt a double-blow, with its clubrooms robbed while the season remains on hold due to lockdown restrictions.
The...
Little library of joy
Sunbury resident Olly Downie has always loved literature.
“I had a habit when I used to travel overseas, once I’d finished reading a book I’d...
Book Week takes to the streets
Romsey Primary School got creative last week to bring Book Week to town despite Melbourne’s lockdown restrictions.
With the majority of the school's pupils...
Doggy dress up for a good cause
Sunbury resident Olivia Miller and her four-legged friend Tilly have committed to raise awareness of the importance of assistance dogs for kids in need....
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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...
