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Sunbury’s state of decay

Patients are waiting for up to 36 months for general dental care as Sunbury Community Health struggles to keep up with demand in the...

Hope alive in Sienna search

Almost a month has passed since fire consumed Durrol House, a 117-year-old hill station on Mount Macedon. But the hope of finding a loyal 15-year-old...

Shed surrenders its historic secrets

Bill Compston stumbled on a historic find while cleaning out his father-in-law’s shed last week. The long-time Sunbury resident discovered two newspapers, well preserved in...

Labor sports precinct pledge

The Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct could be a step closer with the state government making an election pledge of $5.6 million towards its...

Farewell to a Woodend stalwart

In October 2012, the Victorian Parliament made a formal apology to the women and children who were victims of the forced adoption policies of...

Hume artist digs deep

Sunbury artist Elly-Louise Tyquin’s exploration of her emotions through her work has earned her an arts award. The 23-year-old, who is completing a masters degree...

Blooming good festival

Kyneton is ringing in spring with a bunch of festive activities. The town’s annual Daffodil and Arts Festival runs from August 30 until September 9. The...

Ambulance response improving

Ambulances are arriving at code one emergencies in the Macedon Ranges quicker, latest figures shows. June quarter ambulance data, released recently, revealed that 65.2 per...

New Gisborne Regional Sports Field cash blow

A Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct remains a top priority for the council, despite missing out on federal funding. The council had sought $4 million in...

New day for old wares at the Kyneton Antique and Vintage Fair

Visitors will delight in the detail of what’s on offer at the Kyneton Antique and Vintage Fair. Now in its 22nd year, the fair will...

Grand day at the hill for Trentham District Primary School

Trentham District Primary School’s music program is to get a key boost from a classy fundraiser. Music lovers will be treated to a performance of...

MY PLACE: Michelle Huggan

Michelle Huggan is about a week into her new role as principal at Killara Primary School. She chats with Esther Lauaki. What is your connection...

A life journey continues for Stephanie Rock

Stephanie Rock has come through the worst part of a journey with depression and she’s about to embark on a new path of reflection. The...

Thanks for helping hand

The unsung heroes who keep things ticking over at four Macedon Ranges community centres will get a helping hand thanks to state government grants. Lancefield,...

Kyneton ready to rock again

Aussie rock icon Adalita will headline this year’s Kyneton Music Festival as a huge line-up of 18 bands takes to the stage over two...

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Pokie policy disappoints

Kyneton bowlers say they are “deeply disappointed“ with Macedon Ranges’ new gambling policy, which will force the club to get rid of its poker...

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