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Arts festival fundraiser

Woodend Country House has donated a stunning original artwork by Marlene Young Nungurrayi, which is on auction to raise money for the next annual...

MIFF award nod to Frankie

A young Sunbury actor played a lead role in a short film that won an award for ‘Best Australian Short Film’ at the Melbourne...

Superb Stockroom selection

Kyneton Stockroom is showcasing a new selection of artworks across its gallery rooms and ceramic space. Gallery one will feature an exhibition by Michael Carney...

Police arrest trio of alleged traffickers

Thee people have been arrested and large quantities of illicit drugs, cash and weapons seized during police raids in Melbourne’s west on Monday. After building...

Running to vanquish the black dog

In an extraordinary effort to raise awareness and funds for mental health, runner Alex Cleary has set himself an epic challenge, to run 100kms...

Send him down to the shed

Men’s Shed Week is an annual recognition of the benefits of men’s sheds across Australia, led by the Australian Men’s Shed Association. Running from September...

My Place

Sunbury's Garnet Jacob is a social worker with non-for-profit organisation Give Until it Hurts (GUIH) and is passionate about social work. Oscar Parry spoke...

Every conversation matters

Kids Helpline is reminding Australians that we can all play a part in promoting safety and wellbeing among children and young people. Kids Helpline is...

DonateLife raises awareness of eye and tissue donation

DonateLife is calling for more eye and tissue donors, reminding Australians that you do not need to die in hospital to be considered for...

Sunbury CFA calls for volunteers

Sunbury CFA Fire Brigade is calling for more volunteers, with both operational and support roles available. Sunbury CFA captain Paul Brown said due to the...

Sharing kitchen skills

Participants of a Sunbury disability support group held a free cooking class, demonstrating the skills learnt through ongoing educational sessions covering kitchen skills and...

Council split on gambling policy

Macedon Ranges councillors voted to adopt a new Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy and revoke the previously adopted Electronic Gaming Machine (Pokies) Community Policy at...

Maplestone dumping concerns

A petition calling for action on illegal dumping on vacant blocks in Maplestone Eetate, Sunbury, has been presented to Hume council. During the August 26...

Council adopts heritage strategy

Macedon Ranges council adopted its 10-year heritage strategy, which received input from several historical societies, three registered Aboriginal parties, and local museums. The strategy contains...

Safety tips for your garage

Victorian fire services are calling on residents to prioritize garage fire safety this winter, following an increase in garage-related fires. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)...

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Two men arrested in Lancefield

Two Lancefield men were arrested following a string of burglaries at various local sporting clubs. Victoria Police executed a search warrant at a property on...

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