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Business women take it to the next level

Sunbury’s Women in Business Dinner will have something of a fashion-and-finance vibe this year. Bendigo Bank’s Coral Simmons and the fashionistas from Sunbury’s Elusive Style...

Never too old to get on ya bike

You’re never too old to learn a new skill … that’s the message from Macedon Ranges resident Trish McNamara. Ms McNamara took up cycling lessons...

New tool for Sunbury battlers

Returned soldiers are finding inspiration through a new book on “life’s little emergencies”. Sunbury author Judith Te Huia’s latest book, The Toolbox for Life’s Little...

Judge sends message on crime

A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to four years and four months in prison after a crime spree in Sunbury and Macedon that ended...

New Gisborne Primary to get upgrade

Students at New Gisborne Primary School are a step closer to newer, better facilities with work now under way on a $772,000 redevelopment. The construction...

Water works for Sunbury and Macedon

Major upgrades to recycled water plants at Sunbury, Melton and the Macedon Ranges are in the pipeline. Planning minister Richard Wynne last week launched Western...

Juvenile detention centres “in crisis”

Rioting at Victoria’s juvenile detention centres has prompted calls for a state government inquiry into the youth justice system. Families and Children Minister Jenny Mikakos...

The Boss is back at Hanging Rock

Legendary singer Bruce Springsteen might sing about being Born in the USA, but he clearly has a special bond with the Macedon Ranges. The Boss...

Tamara and Barry’s quest for happiness

Tamara Collins and her pet bulldog, Barry, are on a mission to help young people. As part of her campaign, the Macedon resident wants to...

Emergency services training returned to Mt Macedon

Mt Macedon will again be a hub for emergency services training when a remodelled Victorian Emergency Management Institute opens its doors. Emergency services minister James...

Community kitchen marks three years

Volunteers at Sunbury Neighbourhood Kitchen served hot meals to just four people when the service started three years ago. They now feed about 170...

Veteran councillor to step down

“Everything must come to an end – and this is my end.” These were the sentiments of Jacksons Creek ward councillor Jack Ogilvie when last...

Wild weather floods the Ranges

Kyneton was drenched with more than 100 millimetres of rain as burst river banks caused flooding across the Macedon Ranges during last week’s wild...

Quirky characters about town

There will be some quirky characters popping up in coming weeks in the lead-up to the Lancefield Agricultural Show. Families are being encouraged to get...

Calling all creative crafters

Sunbury craft folk have had their work cut out for them preparing for the upcoming CraftZone Expo and community connection day. The Sunbury Craft Group...

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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...

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