All the fun of the Fayre
33Visitors can expect old favourites and new surprises at the upcoming Malmsbury Village Fayre. The November 20 event supports many Malmsbury groups and organisations,...
Forums to fight addiction
It’s often the families and friends of people abusing drugs and alcohol that need most support, with their loved ones caught up in addictions.
Sunbury...
Woodchopping champions all in the family
The Meyer family is made of tough stuff.
The Romsey clan has produced four generations of woodchop champions, and recently notched up another win, taking...
Kyneton Presbyterian returns
It has been 40 years since Kyneton had a Presbyterian church, but it’s making a comeback.
Parishioners Joy and Noel Johnston (pictured) want to reach...
Cycling star Cadel Evans wanted by Williamstown police
Williamstown police put out a wanted call for Tour de France champion Cadel Evans after his wallet was handed in to the station.
Victoria Police...
Community Fund celebrates a decade of helping Hobsons Bay
A decade of service to the communities of Hobsons Bay features in a new publication.
The work of the philanthropic Hobsons Bay Community Fund (HBCF)...
Pieces of local history feature in art trail
Peter “Patto” Patterson’s latest artworks are freshly created but there’s a lot of history behind them.
“Patto” is among the artists who have signed on...
My place: Dave Allan on Sunbury’s community spirit
Dave Allan is big on community spirit – and finds Sunbury has plenty of it. The long-serving Rotarian spoke to Esther Lauaki.
What is your...
Sunbury residents can get a taste of the StreetLife
Who doesn’t love a good old street festival?
The Sunbury StreetLife Festival will be back to liven up O’Shanassy Street on Sunday, November 20.
Event co-ordinator...
Greyhound facility clears hurdle
A Romsey greyhound trainer has won her bid to continue operating next door to land earmarked for a major housing development.
Macedon Ranges council granted...
Dig deep for Poppy Appeal
Tin shakers and poppy sellers are gearing up for the Returned and Service League’s annual appeal, which starts in coming weeks.
Woodend RSL volunteers are...
Kyneton hospital funded for obstetrics training
Kyneton District Health has received funding to improve its fetal monitoring systems in the wake of the baby death scandal at a Bacchus Marsh...
Five little piggies go home
Five piglets have been returned to their home after a bizarre custody battle involving a not-for-profit animal sanctuary and the animals’ owner.
Edgar’s Mission, in...
Bulla Bypass passed over
The planned Bulla bypass and link to Melbourne Airport has failed to get off the ground.
Planning Minister Richard Wynne last week blocked VicRoads’ plans...
New wing attracts medical services to Kyneton
The undulating Macedon Ranges have inspired the design of the new Kyneton District Health ambulatory wing that is helping to attract a raft of...
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Lions into granny
Two years ago, the Sunbury Lions didn’t have an A-grade side in the Ballarat Netball League.
Now they are playing off in a grand final.
The...
