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Lapping up lots of fun

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming – that’s the message Gisborne Thunder Swim Club will promote during its first 24-hour swim-a-thon. Club committee member Kyle...

Wildlife safety faces obstacles

A Romsey resident wants speed humps and chicanes introduced on Macedon Ranges roads to protect wildlife. Patrick Francis has urged the state government to look...

Residential plan refused

A plan for a development involving 711 residential lots in Gisborne has been rejected by Macedon Ranges council. During last Wednesday’s council meeting, all councillors...

Knees-up for playgroup

Woodend Playgroup turns 40 this year and plans on celebrating in style. Playgroup public relations committee member Olivia Desormeaux said it was a “fantastic milestone”. “The...

Club unhappy with funding snub

Sunbury United Sporting Club has been left disappointed that its proposal for expansion and renovations has gone unfunded in Hume council’s 2019-20 budget. Club president...

Friday night slices with a big heart

Nothing beats a Friday night pizza – especially when it delivers a boost for community wellbeing. During the winter months, Piper Street Food Company will...

A toy story with heart

Sunbury children are being encouraged to take their toys to infinity and beyond. To celebrate the arrival of Toy Story 4, Disney Pixar and Sunbury...

Gnome for the holidays

It’s gnome big mystery – the Great Sunbury Gnome Hunt is back for another year. Now in its sixth year, the event is a great...

GPs honoured for local research

Sunbury Medical Centre has been recognised for its part in a university student’s research project. The centre was presented with an Excellent Contribution to Research...

Thefts hit new high

Theft offences across the Macedon Ranges have hit a 10 year high, new figures reveal. The latest data from the Crime Statistics Agency reveals thefts...

Cash boost for regional road projects

Macedon Ranges motorists can look forward to safer roads. Macedon Ranges council has secured close to $1.1 million in the second round of funding for...

Master chef heads to the shed

Celebrity chef Tonia Todman will be cooking up a storm at the Kyneton Men’s Shed. Ms Todman will present a series of two-hour cooking lessons...

Horror flu season hits the state

This year’s flu season is shaping up as one of the worst in several years according to health professionals. Medical practices in Macedon Ranges and...

My Place: Diana Trimble

Diana Trimble has been volunteering at Sunbury Community Health Centre since 2001. The Sunbury resident chats with Jessica Micallef about her journey to becoming...

Funding fires up Riddells Creek

A new Riddells Creek fire station is a step closer. The state government earlier this month announced $3 million funding to provide the Riddells Creek...

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Coates Talent League Calder Cannons Jayden Nguyen finished third in the Coates Talent League Morrish Medal. Nguyen finished on 18 votes, three votes behind winner...

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