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Taking a stand with the Clothesline Project

The Clothesline Project will take a stand against domestic violence in Sunbury during the global Week Without Violence campaign. Both Goonawarra Neighbourhood House and...

Footscray film-makers take first prize in film festival

Two budding Footscray filmmakers are basking in the glory of winning first prize in the secondary school category at the Sunshine Short Film Festival. Orlando...

Daughters of the West kicking health goals

  A free health program helping women stay in good shape is kicking off across the west. Daughters of the West is an eight-week program focusing...

New chapter for library

Bookworms rejoice – Little Library is back at the Melton train station permanently to keep literature lovers entertained. Readers are encouraged to “take a book...

The 97th Sunbury Agricultural Show

Sunbury’s Tahlia and Bella-Anne are prepping pets Dusty and Chester for their appearance in the Pet Parade at Sunbury Show on Saturday. This weekend’s show...

Macedon Ranges’ new After Dark Group

A new way for young Macedon Ranges people aged 18 to 25 years to make connections and socialise has been created. Run by Macedon Ranges...

Salesian College Sunbury above the herd

A local school has had success at this year’s Royal Melbourne Show. Salesian College Sunbury’s agricultural entries took out the title of Reserve Champion Simmental...

Birds, wine on Cloud 9

Macedon Ranges’ birdlife will be under scrutiny this month. A free, unique bird watching experience is being offered at Cloud 9 Farm in Pipers Creek...

Walk for prems

Almost three years ago, Gisborne’s Fiona Hale gave birth to twins Lily and Penelope just 25 weeks into her pregnancy. Tragically, Penelope passed away three...

Funding for Macedon Ranges flu surge

Kyneton’s hospital is getting $92,844 from the state government as it copes with one of Victoria’s worst-ever flu seasons. According to Kyneton District Health Services,...

Upgrades at Hanging Rock

A $3.15 million development of Hanging Rock’s amenities and landscape has just been completed. Senator Jane Hume and Macedon Ranges council mayor Jennifer Anderson unveiled...

Catherine Neill wins Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout

A Gisborne woman has triumphed in a nationally renowned equestrian event at the Royal Melbourne Show. Catherine Neill won the prestigious 83rd Garryowen Equestrienne Turnout...

Cheap rent in Sunbury

Sunbury is one of the cheapest Melbourne suburbs to rent a house, new rental data has revealed. Three-bedroom houses have come in as particularly low...

Malmsbury’s Ros Stevens

Ros Stevens has long been a keen participant in the Malmsbury community. The 77-year-old grandmother is particularly passionate about the area's history. She speaks...

Macedon Ranges council stays put on off-road ban

A controversial ban on using motorised recreational vehicles on land within 500 metres of a house will remain in place, despite a push by...

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How to have a happy and healthy festive season

Maintaining a commitment to healthy eating during the festive season can be a challenge, given the abundance of indulgent foods and tempting treats. However,...

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