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Sacred ground claimed in song and dance at Sunbury

Indigenous music and dance were central to a colourful display of Aboriginal culture held at Sunbury as part of NAIDOC Week (July 3-9). Face-painting, a...

Winter roadworks program continues

Roadworks for a new shared path that will connect a crossing on Barringo Road, New Gisborne, with Holy Cross Primary School and Gisborne Montessori...

Growing support behind Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub

A Macedon father of six has joined the growing chorus of residents calling for federal, state and local governments to support a centrally located...

Footscray designer Iva Pfeiffer raises funds for refugee charity

The auction of a clothing collection inspired by harrowing journeys made by refugees has raised more than $3000 for charity. Pieces from Footscray designer Iva...

Bendigo commuters welcome return of V/Line services

Passengers on the Bendigo line have welcomed the long-awaited return of all V/Line services after almost six months of disruption and inconvenience. Two new peak...

Diabetes data prompts push to revive Sunbury support group

Efforts to revive a Sunbury support group are under way after new data revealed more than 11,500 Hume residents have diabetes, well above the...

Woman critically injured following Sunbury collision

Two people, one with life-threatening injuries, has been taken to hospital following a head-on collision at Sunbury. Police believe a black Holden utility was travelling...

Gisborne residents back push for truck bypass

Gisborne residents have thrown their support behind a push for a truck bypass of the fast-growing regional centre, with an increasing number of heavy...

Support group for Sunbury families affected by drug use

The success of a free program helping families isolated by a loved one’s drug use has led to the creation of a monthly support...

Voters dispel ‘CFA effect’ fears in McEwen and Bendigo

The election result may be in doubt federally, but voters in the central Victorian seats of McEwen and Bendigo were clear in their assessment...

Woodend CFA keen to hear from community-minded drivers

Woodend CFA needs a few good men, or women, to ensure its two trucks and a pumper are able to turn out for incidents. First...

‘Dangerous’ Gap Road crossing in Sunbury gets nod

Safety on a busy stretch of Sunbury’s Gap Road will be greatly improved, with work to install traffic lights starting last week. A crossing will...

Reverse collisions caused of most claims in Macedon Ranges

Cameras and sensors are no substitute for common sense – that’s the message from the Macedon Ranges’ top traffic cop after data revealed the...
Missing woman Karen Ristevski with her daughter and husband

Search for missing Taylors Lakes business owner enters fifth day

The daughter of a missing Taylors Lakes business owner has made an emotional plea for help to find her mother. Karen Ristevski, 47, who owns...

Park works delay ‘frustrating’

Members of a group responsible for planning a $940,000 community park at Kyneton have criticised the length of time it’s taken Macedon Ranges council...

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Preventing Gendered Violence At Work

Safer workplaces are on the way with a state government initiative aiming to prevent work-related gendered violence. WorkSafe Victoria has partnered with the Sir Zelman...