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...
Gisborne Vintage Machinery Society celebrates 40 years
Gisborne Vintage Machinery Society is inviting the community to join its 40th birthday celebrations on Sunday.
The society’s volunteers are hosting the annual steam rally...
Malmsbury’s Biggest Afternoon High Tea
Malmsbury locals are tweaking the traditional Biggest Morning Tea and are hosting a Biggest Afternoon High Tea to fundraise for the Cancer Council.
On the...
Special storytime sessions for National Families Week
Families with young children are being encouraged to head to storytime at their local library between May 15-21 in celebration of National Families Week.
Libraries...
Macedon Ranges dog attacks prompt warning
Dog owners are being reminded that it is illegal for dogs to be unsupervised on public land following a spate of serious attacks in...
Sunbury commuters to park outside houses?
Parking spaces in residential streets could be opened up for commuter parking under a new plan to address parking shortages.
Hume council’s draft parking restrictions...
Macedon Ranges farewells beloved Hanging Rock kangaroo
Macedon Ranges residents and visitors are mourning the loss of Snowy, one of Hanging Rock’s beloved kangaroos.
More than 1000 people have taken to Facebook...
Macedon Ranges burning off restrictions lifted
Restrictions for burning off on smaller properties in the Macedon Ranges have been lifted until June 12.
Residents living on land of less than one...
Nominations open for School Crossing Supervisor awards
Parents can look out for the school crossing supervisors who look out for their children.
Macedon Ranges council is encouraging everyone from its local school...
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