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Passion for pouches

A group of ladies has been knitting up a storm, creating pouches for animals left injured and orphaned in the horrific bushfires. In a week,...

Ralph is lapping it up

Ralph Ewart has made a splash at the Gisborne Aquatic Centre. The Romsey resident has just lapped up 10,000 kilometres in the one pool. He...

Our new Citizen of the Year

Woodend’s Lisa Richards was named Macedon Ranges Citizen of the Year for leading the way in recycling and reducing waste. Ms Richards, 48, said she was...

Big boost for local CFA crews

Six CFA’s across the Macedon Ranges will receive much needed tankers and equipment. Emergency Services Minister Lisa Neville announced last week 294 grants totaling more...

Riddells Creek answers the call

Scott Trezise is doing his bit to raise much needed funds in the aftermath of the Victorian bushfires. The Riddells Creek resident is busily organising...

Rally behind Sunbury mum

The Sunbury community is rallying behind a much-loved mother who has been diagnosed with cancer. Sunbury woman Michelle Grech, 39, was diagnosed with stage 4...

Pilot recognised for dedication

Gisborne’s James Lindsay has been recognised for his dedication to local volunteering and his work as a pilot. Mr Lindsay has been appointed an officer of...

Honours for our finest

Sunbury’s Vicki Key has been appointed an officer of the Order of Australia in this year’s Australia Day Honours list. Ms Key, 64, was recognised...

Music journey starts early

At just 12 years old, Kristina Bogic has released her first single. The young Point Cook resident said that she started singing at the age...

Mamas make music

Kaitlyn Secker is looking forward to performing on home soil. The musician, originally from Woodend, is a singer from Melbourne based band The Mamas. Ms Secker,...

Litter app ready to clean up

Sunbury residents are being encouraged to lead the way in litter removal. Water authority Melbourne Water is trialling the use of the Litterati app as...

Scholarships for students

Macedon Ranges students who are about to embark on a university degree are encouraged to apply for a 2020 Gisborne and District Community Bank...

Safer roads ahead for motorists

Macedon Ranges motorists can look forward to safer roads. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said work is underway to build two roundabouts, new road safety barriers...

My Place: Ryan Watts

Romsey’s Ryan Watts is an avid supporter of the Melbourne Football Club and is passionate about working with local youth. He spoke with Jessica...

Emergency cash cut hits

Access to financial assistance for people struggling to make ends meet is no longer being provided to Macedon Ranges residents. Federal government funding for emergency...

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Shelled athletes race for gold

The Paris Olympics may have recently come to an end, but for a group of bustling and energetic tortoises at Werribee Open Range Zoo,...