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My Place: Katrina Tyler

Yarraville artist Katrina Tyler creates wearable and sculptural pieces inspired by the industrial landscape in and around Melbourne’s inner west. She speaks with Benjamin Millar.   What’s...

Push for state millions to fix Maribyrnong riverbank

The state government should chip in the $12.5 million needed to revitalise the Maribyrnong River to offset the impact of the proposed West Gate...

Kyneton op shop celebrates 50 years

Kyneton’s first op shop is celebrating half a century of community service. The Kyneton Uniting Church Opportunity Shop began servicing the local area 50 years...

Heart study in Melbourne’s West

Lorraine has always tried to be proactive about her health. The New Gisborne grandmother hadn’t been concerned about her heart, but decided to have a...

What’s on in Sunbury and Macedon Ranges

Here's what's on in Sunbury and Macedon Ranges... SES starters Interested in being an SES volunteer? An information evening will be held from 7-9pm on Monday,...

Kyneton offers a taste of gardening

Keen Kyneton gardeners will demonstrate how to grow and maintain an edible garden next month. Eight gardeners from Kyneton and surrounding areas are inviting visitors...

Kyneton artist takes on the Young Archies

A young Kyneton artist has been recognised in a national youth art competition. Ella Byass has been selected as one of 20 finalists from 2000...

Michel Kroll loves Sunbury

Michel Kroll believes helping others is fundamental to happiness. He loves fostering a sense of community and positivity in Sunbury. He talks with Serena...

Animal cruelty on the decline

The number of animal cruelty reports in Macedon Ranges is declining, but compared to the number of residents, incidents still exceed the statewide average. RSPCA...

Bulla girl’s brave battle

Life drastically changed for a young Bulla family last month when two-year-old Elisha seemed to have picked up a flu virus. Mum Nicole became more...

Hume council seeks growth cash

State funding to develop Sunbury’s McMahon Recreation Reserve and the Sunbury Town Centre has been sought by Hume council. With Hume’s population steadily increasing, the...

More calls for Calder traffic fix

Calls for safety upgrades near Calder Park Drive continue. Western Metropolitan MP Bernie Finn raised the need for a Calder Park Drive overpass with Roads...

Breakfast club tastes success

A volunteer-run community movement which started out in Wyndham four years ago has since provided more than 250,000 breakfast meals to school students across...

Ballarat line on time,more often

V/Line trains on the Ballarat line have been more punctual than they have been in nearly a year according to the most recent on-time...

Diggers Rest residents take watch

Residents of a Diggers Rest street have taken neighbourhood watch to the next level, and a Sunbury street is about to follow suit. A spike...

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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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