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In the Christmas spirit

Sunbury’s Errel Gray has 1600 empty shoeboxes to fill with essentials for disadvantaged children in parts of the Pacific – but she needs help. The...

Cash bonus for central Sunbury

Sunbury’s town centre and its regional playspace Galaxyland will soon look more than a million dollars thanks to a state funding boost. The Sunbury Town...

Show to remember

Business is blooming for Sunbury’s Annette Duff and Fiona Warncke as they prepare for the upcoming Sunbury Show. Next weekend’s show marks the 98th grand...

Lasting impressions

John Damrow was a “young, gung ho” gym junkie when he had a stroke that changed his life. It has been 14 years since his...

A warm embrace

A Romsey photographer is spreading some warmth by raising $6000 to help families that have lost a baby. Emma-Amanda Baker will donate the proceeds from...

Doctor cutback fears

Sunbury patients fear that they could face long wait times in hospital emergency rooms after hours if Gap Road Medical Centre reduces its opening...

Stepping up for Africa

Leah and Azahria are about to dance their way to South Africa – but they need help to get there. Nine-year-old Leah and 10-year-old Azahria...

Burn-off warning

Sunbury and Macedon Ranges landowners are urged to take extra care with any burn-offs as the weather warms up. Macedon Ranges council, in consultation with...

Tributes flow for ‘selfless’ Katie

Tributes are flowing for Diggers Rest netballer Katie Dregers who has been remembered for her selflessness. The 26-year-old died last Tuesday, just weeks after her...

Ranges’ major sports boost

Sports and recreation clubs in the Macedon Ranges have received a major financial boost to encourage residents to get active. The Gisborne Bulldogs, Gisborne Giants...

Dedication is the target

Neil Stewart saw an advertisement for the Melton Pistol Club at a shopfront more than three decades ago. He decided to give it a go...

Man jailed over violent robbery

By Ewen McRae   A man involved in an armed robbery in Sunshine last year has been sentenced in the County Court to five years jail. Berihum...

Call to review public transport

State politicians are being urged to fix Melton’s “woefully inadequate” public transport, particularly bus routes. The Melton Transport Community Reference Group has started a petition...

Guy planning, population pledge

A Coalition state government has pledged to rein in housing approvals in booming Melbourne suburbs that are struggling with a lack of infrastructure, despite...

A champion campaign

Do you know an outstanding woman doing wonders in the sporting community? Djerriwarrh Health Services is calling for nominations for women who have made a...

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Spring has sprung in Kyneton

Celebrating the beauty of spring, the streets of Kyneton were full of colour for the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts festival this month. Running from September...

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