Violinist on the rise
When Nyssa Sanguansri was three years old, she saw a television cartoon of Bugs Bunny playing the violin.
That inspired her to ask her parents...
Sunbury businesses fuel loyalty
Sunbury businesses are uniting in a campaign to encourage residents to go local.
Several shops have jumped on board a co-operative fuel discount program that...
My Place: Bullengarook’s Julie Madden
Bullengarook mother-of-four Julie Madden found her passion and purpose in hypnotherapy. Now 15 years on, she is helping others do the same. She speaks...
Sunbury ‘bloody legend’: Robert Henley
Sunbury’s Robert Henley has been named a ‘bloody legend’ for exceeding the milestone of 50 lifesaving blood donations this National Blood Donor Week.
The 57-year-old...
Jack Charles shares his colourful life
Jack Charles’ life has been a bit more colourful than most.
The Indigenous television and theatre star has been convicted 22 times for burglary and...
Macedon Ranges: Birthday honours for vets work
Two Macedon Ranges residents were honoured this Queen’s Birthday for their service to veterans and their families.
Not only do these locals share a first...
Gisborne South husband a lifesaver
A Gisborne South woman is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her first grandchild, thanks to the lifesaving efforts of her husband and local paramedics.
Ulgen...
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges volunteers all fired up for upgrades
Emergency service volunteer groups across Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges have been given a boost to make their work easier.
Local CFA brigades and SES...
MY BRIMBANK
What’s your connection to Brimbank?
I was born here and have been living in the area since. I’m currently living in Cairnlea.
What do you like...
My Place: Gisborne’s Kevin Keating
Recent retiree Kevin Keating's life has been all about the Macedon Ranges. Besides bringing up his family in the area, he spent 35 years...
Safety fund helps Sunbury locals fight crime
The Sunbury community is being urged to fight crime in the region by applying for grants of up to $10,000.
Sunbury MP Josh Bull says...
Macedon Ranges potters’ exhibition
Jan Maxwell is one of 11 Macedon Ranges potters busy at their kilns in preparation for this weekend’s annual exhibition.
The potters’ ceramic work will...
Safety concerns fast-track Kyneton Airfield maintenance plans
Aircraft safety concerns at Kyneton airfield have prompted Macedon Ranges council to fast-track plans to maintain the airfield and its surroundings.
The council has moved...
Macedon Ranges step up for gender equality
Macedon Ranges community organisations are being urged to take part in a program to boost gender equality and prevent violence against women.
The Rural Challenge...
Sunbury Heights breakfast of champions
Sunbury is banding together to ensure students have a nutritious start to their day, to get the most out of their education.
Free breakfast is...
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Tips for smooth Christmas food shopping
’Tis the season for gathering with loved ones around a table full of food, but the art of food-shopping during the silly season can...
