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Finally, more parking for Sunbury

It’s “full steam ahead” for a new multi-level carpark for Sunbury station. Up to 600 additional parking spots will be provided in the parking lot...

Schools champion breakfast club

Sunbury and Diggers Rest children will soon have their own breakfast club. Killara Primary School, Kismet Park Primary School, Sunbury Downs College and Diggers Rest...

Director makes debut

A first-time director is excited to see her work come to life on the big stage. Sunbury’s Boilerhouse Theatre Company will play host to Cassidy...

Carnival with a sustainable twist

The St Ambrose Woodend Community Carnival is back for another year and is promising to be bigger and better. About 2500 carnival-goers are expected to...

Service doesn’t cut it

“Inferior” and “poor” is how the Macedon Ranges council describes the standard and practice of tree pruning across the municipality. Trees in the region are...

Centenarians celebrated

Doris Caddaye and Connie Dunlop are Macedon Ranges’ newest centenarians. The ladies recently celebrated their 100th birthdays surrounded by family at Warrina Aged Care in...

Airfield in holding pattern

The future of Kyneton Airfield’s plans for expansion are still up in the air. Residents will have to wait another three months for a decision...

Anger over Sunbury trains

An afternoon V/Line service between Southern Cross and Kyneton is overcrowded and getting worse, according to a Gisborne resident. The resident, who did not wish to...

Musician’s homecoming

Musician Shaun Kirk always looks forward to performing in front of a home crowd. The Sunbury singer-songwriter will be on stage at the Macedon Ranges...

Hospital prepared for coronavirus

As the coronavirus spreads across the globe, Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents are being reassured local hospitals are equipped to deal with the virus. Western...

New life for old tram

A retired W-class tram will be transformed into a miniature train passenger waiting area in New Gisborne. The Gisborne Vintage Machinery Society was one of more...

Four bin system for all residents

All Victorian households are set to receive a fourth bin to dispose of glass under a new state government recycling scheme. The plan is in...

Pursuing their catwalk dreams

Two girls – one with a “passion for fashion” and one with a love of science, are making theirmark in the modelling...

Celebrating stories

Book yourself a day at the Dromkeen Homestead for its annual Litfest. The festival, now in its fifth year, celebrates all things children’s literature. Dromkeen owner...

Mobile tower boosts reception

A new Optus mobile tower has been switched on in Kyneton. Located on Kyneton-Heathcote Road, the tower will provide coverage to northern parts of Kyneton. More...

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Watts claims B and F

Ruby Watts wanted to find her love of football again and she did exactly that this season with Macedon this year. Watts joined the Riddell...