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Customers sold on Adam

When it comes to realty, there’s no room for fake pitches – that’s the core of Adam Sacco’s approach to the property game. The director...

Spring into Blue September to fight cancer

People are being urged to join the fight against men’s cancers as part of Blue September. Autobarn Sunbury’s Peter Ryan, Brodie Meddings and Catherine Greenaway...

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Fire stops play Basketball games were abandoned at Sunbury’s Boardman Reserve last Wednesday after a fallen powerline caused a small fire outside the stadium. Police...

Wide-eyed world of sports

Five young reporters from Salesian College Rupertswood are off to Samoa to cover the Commonwealth Youth Games. After close to a year of media training,...

Hanging Rock review no picnic

Macedon Ranges council has endorsed its submission to a state government review into the future of Hanging Rock, but not before two councillors slammed...

Nature’s healing plain to see

One of the Macedon Ranges’ most significant nature reserves will reopen eight months after a fire burnt close to 90 per cent of its...

‘Come home factor’ lifts property prices

Property experts say the ‘‘come home’’ factor is one reason Gisborne has led regional Victoria in price growth for four-bedroom houses. Latest Real Estate Institute...

Small business minister tours Sunbury CBD

New state Small Business Minister Phil Dalidarkis has joined Sunbury MP Josh Bull on a tour of the town’s CBD, including Evans and O’Shanassy...

Three arrested for growing cannabis in Sunbury

A man and two women have been charged as part of an operation targeting the cultivation of cannabis in Sunbury. Sunbury police, with the assistance...

Boardman stadium evacuated during small fire

Basketball games were abandoned at Sunbury's Boardman Reserve on Wednesday night after fallen powerline caused a small fire outside the stadium. Police and the CFA...

Expectant mums can visit GPs for antenatal care

  Expectant mums will be able to consult their own doctor during most pregnancies under a model used at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The Shared Maternity Care...

New push for specialist autism school

A Macedon Ranges support group has floated the idea of putting a specialist facility in the new Kyneton education precinct amid reports that the...

Out of the Shadows walk brings issue into light

A suicide prevention group working with Macedon Ranges council on a community action plan is encouraging people to ‘‘stomp all over stigma’’ during a...

Sunbury parking woes bad for business

  The long-term carpark at Sunbury train station is full to capacity well before the shops open. The early arrivals leave retail workers and shoppers to...

Alcohol still shadows ice for ambulance call outs

Paramedics are being called to fewer ice-related incidents in Hume, despite widespread fears about the use of crystal methamphetamine. A new report by drug and...

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Burras hold on

Diggers Rest was able to hold on late against a fast finishing Macedon to claim the points on Anzac Day in the Riddell District...

New fire facility

Drug action plan