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...
Schools share in extra maintenance funding
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges school classrooms, gyms, canteens and art areas will be upgraded, with the region’s state schools to share more than $1.81 million...
Sunbury students’ spectacular musical effort
Sunbury Primary School pupils are warming up their vocal chords for the state’s biggest school concert.
The group of about 20 songsters will form part...
Students debate right to be racist
Is racism freedom of speech? That’s the question to be debated by close to 100 young people who will meet for a regional schools...
Nine-hour blitz nets $275,000 in unpaid fines
A nine-hour police blitz on Melton drivers netted more than $275,000 in unpaid fines last week.
Police used automatic numberplate recognition to identify offenders in...
Positives drawn from Broadmeadows summit
Broadmeadows will finally get its northern city gateway – a tree boulevard and improved road interchanges along its Pascoe Vale Road town entrance.
The oft-neglected...
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Firefighters delighted
Fire brigades in the Macedon state electorate have welcomed money for much-needed equipment. Grants announced last week by MP Mary-Anne Thomas would help...
Manufacturing workers thrown lifeline
La Trobe University is offering retrenched manufacturing workers a jobs lifeline.
The university has tailored a 17-week free program for staff made redundant by Ford,...
Supa donation for Sunbury CFA
Sunbury CFA’s response capability has been given a boost, with a local supermarket donating almost $1500 for new equipment.
Sunbury Supa IGA manager George Malevitis...
Coles and Woodend residents head to VCAT
Residents who fought off plans for a service station development at Woodend will take their battle to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Food and...
Romsey school site deal signed off
The group behind a campaign for an all-abilities park in Romsey can finally begin planning work with the sale of an old school site...
Sight of homeless inspire’s Sunbury cub to help
A family holiday to the United States not only opened Hamish Hunter’s eyes to the plight of people less fortunate – it inspired him...
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Anzac Day in Sunbury
On Thursday, April 25, thousands of residents from Sunbury and Macedon Ranges gathered for dawn and morning services on the national day of commemoration....
