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Striking Fenner Dunlop workers join global climate protest

More than 50 West Footscray workers who walked off the job on Monday are joining Friday's global climate strike in a push for more...

Green light for massive Seddon redevelopment

A multi-storey apartment development housing about 1000 people on the former Transdev bus depot site in Seddon has been given the green light by...

Driver dies following Woodend crash

A person has died following a car crash in Woodend this morning. It is believed the driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a...

Call to end solitary confinement

Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass is calling on the state government to prohibit solitary confinement at Malmsbury’s Youth Justice Centre. Ms Glass inspected Port Phillip Prison,...

App-lause for superhero students

Natalie, Emily, Janella, Christine and Holly are tech superheroes. The five Salesian College Sunbury students won the state and national heat of the Tech Girl...

Health services to combine

A proposal for a Kyneton District Health and Hepburn Health Service merger is a step closer. Chief executive of the two health services Maree Cuddihy...

Personal journey revealed

Jessica Cochran is ready to shine a light on her personal experiences. The Sunbury resident will be performing alongside Hadley Johnson and Xavier Gouault in...

Wineries ready for Budburst taste fest

Fine wine and good food will be on the menu at this year’s Macedon Ranges Wine and Food Budburst Festival. More than 25 wineries across...

Gisborne’s growth pain

A plan to develop 615 residential lots in Gisborne has been approved by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). The plan attracted 166 objections...

Cricket campaign a hit

Chelsea’s dream to play cricket has come true. After a visit from Macedon Ranges mayor Janet Pearce at St Mary’s Primary School Lancefield, Chelsea, 10,...

Just the right focus

Marnie Hibbert is used to being behind the camera but she was in full focus at The Rise International Photography Awards. The Sunbury photographer received...

Park name almost reserved

A move to name a reserve in Sunbury after a community identity is a step closer. During last Monday’s Hume council meeting, the council approved...

Grape time with pooches and pizza

Enjoy the perfect day out with your fur baby at Cleveland Winery in Lancefield. Dogs will be welcome every Sunday at the winery, while owners...

Residents divided over parking

Proposed changes to parking restrictions in Pasley and Ligar streets in Sunbury have residents divided. Hume council is considering introducing four hour parking on one...

Home care cancelled

Macedon Ranges council is set to scrap its Meals on Wheels service, as well as a home and community care program. In response to reforms...

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Export excellence awarded

The state’s top exporters were celebrated at the Governor of Victoria Export Awards last week. Fourteen businesses were honoured at the awards, including advanced technology...