Paper pledge for tradies
Tradies who have successfully completed their apprenticeships in the past five years could soon be able to apply for Trade Papers.
Trade Papers, a separate...
Stars galore on show in Sunbury
Pretty ponies, scream-inducing rides and shiny Thunderbirds were high on the hit parade at Saturday’s Sunbury Agricultural Show.
It was the 98th anniversary of the...
Daniher rallies for a cure
Former AFL great Neale Daniher brought the fight for a cure for motor neurone disease to the bush last week.
Mr Daniher – who has...
Mining plan rocks ranges
A proposal for mining exploration in Lancefield and Romsey has residents questioning state government protections over the Macedon Ranges.
Macedon Ranges Resources, a new Perth-based...
Western Bulldogs to sell off pokies to help fund Whitten Oval upgrade
The Western Bulldogs have vowed to offload their remaining 65 poker machines within a year, tipping the proceeds into the redevelopment of Whitten Oval.
President...
Lori has it all stitched up
For Manor Lakes resident Lori Collins, knitting and sewing is more than a hobby – it is her life’s passion.
Ms Collins said while she...
Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson
FB: How would rate your cooking skills?
DC: I relish eclectic meals which ignite my senses but when it comes to my own cooking skills it comes...
Dog delight for paddle pup hero
By Alesha Capone
Dallas Harvey is being hailed a hero after rescuing a dog stranded in a Point Cook lake.
Mr Harvey said he saw a...
Push is on for new footy club
There is exciting news in store for Truganina children who would like their own football club.
A meeting will be held this week to discuss...
Auction breaks record
By Ewen McRae
The Sunshine area is turning into the capital of the west according to one real estate agent, following another record sale.
A property...
Banjo takes the next step
Banjo has always danced to his own beat.
Just three years after taking up hip hop dancing classes the 14-year-old, who trains at L2R Dance...
Rock solid protection
The protection of Hanging Rock will be a top priority no matter which party takes government next month.
The state government last week made a...
Man injured in car theft
A Sunbury man is recovering from serious injuries including broken ribs, a fractured femur and leg wounds he sustained when he confronted a car...
The community is there for Clare
Clare Waites has been told by doctors that only three people in the world have the same aggressive type of cancer that she does.
There...
MY MACEDON RANGES: Michelle Balthazar
What is your connection to the Macedon Ranges?
I’m the co-ordinator of the Romsey Neighbourhood House and live in the Macedon Ranges in Benloch.
How long...