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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...

Businesses slow to reopen

Macedon Ranges businesses are still battling with lockdown measures despite restrictions easing last week, as the state recorded 473 cases in the 24 hours...

Sunbury Autobarn listed as exposure site

Sunbury Autobarn has been listed as a tier two exposure site, as 324 cases were recorded in the state in the past 24 hours....

Commit to the outdoors

The People and Parks Foundation is encouraging everyone to make a daily commitment to connect with the environment this month. The Nature Pact campaign...

Council urges caution during clean-up

Macedon Ranges council is reminding residents to stay safe as clean-up efforts from the damaging storms continue across the shire. In June, the region...

Mental health hero an award finalist

Youth mental health advocate Kyle Hayes has been listed as a finalist for the Westfield Local Heroes award, with a chance to win a...

Lockdown restrictions to ease in regional Victoria

Lockdown restrictions will be lifted in all regional areas in Victoria except Shepparton from midnight Thursday, as 221 cases were recorded in the past...

Land use strategy questioned

The Macedon Ranges Residents Association (MRRA) has slammed the council’s draft rural land use strategy document, describing it as a “blunt instrument” that will...

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Gisborne raring to go

Things are starting to come together for Gisborne in the Bendigo Netball League. It’s been an interrupted start to the season for the Bulldogs, who...

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