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Festive joy in Sunbury

Christmas bells will ring in Sunbury this December with the return of the Rupertswood Carols. After a rained out event last year, the Combined...

Doors open for safe space

The Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group (MRSPAG) is opening its new Community-Led Safe Space this month, which aims to provide mental health support...

Sunbury parkrun’s 300th dash

Sunbury parkrun celebrated its 300th run, celebrating seven years of the weekly social exercise event. Marking the occasion on Saturday, November 9, Sunbury parkrun founder...

Celebrating cool climate wine

Involving more than 20 winemakers across 15 locations, BudBurst festival returned for another year of celebrating Macedon Ranges as a unique wine region. Hosted by...

Paramedic practitioner bill introduced

Paramedic practitioners are one step closer to becoming a reality in Victoria with the state government introducing a bill into parliament to enshrine the...

Ambulance board members required

Ambulance Victoria (AV) is recruiting for new board members and a chair to oversee the service. The new board members will be required to attend...

Williamstown to become dog town

Dogs will have their day at Commonwealth Reserve in Williamstown on Sunday, December 1. It’s where the Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand will be holding...

Tough penalties under laws to tame tobacco turf war

Dodgy traders busted selling black market cigarettes and vapes will face Australia's toughest penalties under long-awaited Victorian laws to curb a raging tobacco turf...

Livingston new VIS boss

Three-time Olympic swimmer and high-profile sports administrator and commentator, Nicole Livingstone is the new chief executive of the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS). Livingston joins...

Campaign calls for dash cam footage

Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are calling on the community to share footage of high-risk driving in a new campaign titled ‘See It....

Djerriwarrh Festival is back bigger and better

The City of Melton’s biggest family festival is back with a bang when Djerriwarrh Festival returns on Saturday, November 23, with its family-friendly vibes...

Community calendar

Birthday Dance Kerrie Hall is hosting a 90th birthday dance, also featuring a Devonshire tea, face painting, and a traditional country supper. The hall is...

Shifting the lens on gender

As part of a global campaign against gender-based violence, a Macedon Ranges photography competition aims to challenge gender stereotypes, expectations, and norms. 16 Days of...

‘Beautiful’ Eleanor remembered

The tight-knit community for Riddells Creek gathered to honour Eleanor Bryant, who died while protecting children from a truck that crashed in to Macedon...

Dinjerra story hub set to open

Braybrook’s Dinjerra Primary School has teamed up with youth literacy program 100 Story Building to create a dedicated story hub to help inspire students’...

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Victorians urged to book flu vaccination

Victorians are being reminded to book in their annual flu vaccination ahead of winter peak season, with free flu vaccines now available for children...