Sunbury push for retail fix
A consortium of Sunbury organisations is pushing for revitalisation of the town’s retail precinct.
An unprecedented number of empty shops and a change in shopping...
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School kicking goals
There’s something in the water at New Gisborne’s Holy Cross Catholic Primary School.
In the past eight years, six former pupils have pulled on their...
Sexual assault in Werribee
Police have arrested three men following an alleged sexual assault in Werribee last night.
Investigators said the men approached a woman sleeping under a footbridge...
Hard decisions for Hanging Rock
A new visitor centre, new cafe and improved parking will be considered as the future of Hanging Rock is mapped out.
The suggestions have been...
Macedon Ranges Photographic Society’s eclectic exhibition
The masterpieces of local photographers are on show in Lancefield.
Macedon Ranges Photographic Society’s exhibition is open to the public at Mad Gallery and Cafe...
Sunbury firefighter models for charity
A Sunbury firefighter is doing his bit to help alleviate the suffering of children affected by burns and illness.
It was Aaron Ficheroux's first year...
K9 book launch for Woodend author
Dog lovers and dogs are invited to Woodend library for the launch of a local author’s 18th book, K9 Heroes.
Having produced a range of...
Sunbury station ‘switch’ a carpark fix
Long-time Sunbury resident John McKerrow believes he has the solution to Sunbury’s parking woes.
The former Bulla shire engineer and town planner for 36 years...
A Walk in the Park for people living with Parkinson’s
Macedon Ranges residents are gearing up to take part in a Victorian event dedicated to improving the lives of people living with Parkinson’s disease.
Locals...
Sunbury SES celebrates cash flow
Sunbury State Emergency Service volunteers are celebrating after the latest round of state government funding.
Last month, Sunbury SES unit was granted a further $190,600...
The next step for the Kyneton Primary School site
Future plans for the Kyneton Primary School site are a step closer.
The state government last week announced it was putting $65,000 towards developing a...
Gisborne artist’s reputation flying high
A Gisborne artist has been named as a finalist in a national art competition.
William Ritchie’s oil painting Pyro will be exhibited in Caloundra, Queensland...
Gisborne’s only female MICA paramedic celebrates 25 years
Dee McDonell is the only female Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance paramedic in the Macedon Ranges.
Her recent 25-year milestone of working as a paramedic coincided...
Macedon Ranges Live4Life program leads nation
A mental health program offered in Macedon Ranges schools is inspiring other councils.
Macedon Ranges council’s Live4Life program was last week awarded the 2017 Community...
Council adopts budget and future plan
Sports, festivals and infrastructure are the big winners in the 2017-18 Brimbank council budget.
Council last week adopted the budget, and a four-year plan which...
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