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Husky breeding plan for Gisborne knocked back

An application to house 20 adult huskies for breeding in Gisborne has been unanimously knocked back by Macedon Ranges council. The proposal for 111 Tweddle...

Sunbury College Film Festival to hit the big screen

The work of Sunbury’s up-and-coming producers and directors will hit the screen at Readings Cinemas next week. Sunbury College’s third annual film festival on June...

State to keep former Kyneton Primary School site

The Kyneton community has had a win in the long-running battle over the former Kyneton Primary School site. In a major backflip, the state government...

Salute to volunteers

Kate Stephens is one of the many local volunteers who make up the Macedon Ranges’ community. As part of the council’s casserole club, she cooks...

Wild fungi prompt poison warning

As mushrooms pop up across the Macedon Ranges, residents are being cautioned about eating wild fungi. The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services has...

Gisborne Secondary College aims for the stars

Hundreds of stargazers are expected to gather at Gisborne Secondary College tomorrow night to participate in a national attempt to break a Guinness World...

Autumn’s a fine season in Macedon

More than 850 parking infringements were issued in Macedon as people flocked to admire the autumn leaves. Macedon Ranges council gave out 850 fines –...

Fire brigades warn residents about winter

Local fire brigades are warning residents to take extra caution as the colder weather sets in, following a busy call-out period. Gisborne CFA was one...

New Gisborne Playgroup after more members

Calling all little people and their carers – New Gisborne Playgroup is looking for more members. President Helen Barnett is encouraging new families to join...

Cole family backpack the world for a year

Rather than renovating their house and buying a new car, Lisa and Steve Cole decided to take their four daughters travelling around the world...

Romsey and Lancefield parents call for high school

Parents in the Romsey and Lancefield areas are ramping up their calls for a secondary school. The push for a local secondary school has escalated...

Anthony Stephens receives CFA award

Malmsbury Fire Brigade’s captain has been honoured in the inaugural Spirit of CFA Awards. Anthony Stephens received the state Inclusion and Fairness award at a...

Community voice on Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct

Malmsbury residents now have a forum to voice opinions on happenings at the town’s detention centre. The state government has established a Community Advisory Group...

Nathan Blair named State Apprentice of the Year

Romsey’s Nathan Blair has taken out the titles of both State Apprentice of the Year and Metropolitan Apprentice of the Year. The 22-year-old carpenter received...

Trucks flout Yarraville school crossing bans

Hundreds of truck drivers have been caught flouting bans during school drop-off and pick-up times in Yarraville, but angry parents argue they are just...

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Help save koalas in September

For the rest of September, the Australian Koala Foundation is inviting wildlife lovers from all over the world to ‘Join the Chorus’ of support...