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Jackson warms up for Sound of Music

A Sunbury boy who wowed crowds with a central part in Les Miserables is preparing for his second major role. Jackson Rudge, 11, recently won...

Church abuse survivor home from Rome

More church abuse survivors from Sunbury have spoken up in the wake of Cardinal George Pell’s Royal Commission appearance. Sunbury’s Paul Levey, who was in...

Michaela tackles schoolyard sexism

Students, parents and staff helped Salesian College’s Michaela Franz walk the talk as part of an International Women’s Day event at the Sunbury school...

Motorists urged to put local traffic issues on map

Sunbury and Macedon Ranges motorists are being urged to become ‘squeaky wheels’, to pester decision-makers amid fears the area’s major roads are going to...

Preps learn the importance of water

Sunbury and Macedon Ranges preppies are discovering there’s a lot more to water than simply turning on a tap. Western Water mascots Sammy the Snake...

Cubby project brings causes together

Members of a Macedon Ranges youth group have enlisted the support of the Woodend Men’s Shed to build a cubby house for the youngsters...

Underquoting laws ‘don’t go far enough’

Proposed changes designed to stamp out the underquoting of estimated auction results don’t go far enough, former Real Estate Institute of Victoria ethics committee...

SunFest celebrates 40 years

A talent show, live music, stalls, a carnival and street parade will be part of Sunbury’s 40th annual SunFest this weekend. The free, three-day festival,...

Support for council probe

An independent, statewide investigation into the transparency of local government decision- making has been welcomed by the Sunbury Residents Association. Group president Bernie O’Farrell applauded...

Developer snaps up prime Sunbury site

Central Sunbury is on the move again, with a prominent corner site snapped up by a Melbourne property developer for $1.25 million. The 2640 square-metre...

Officer’s ride to honour fallen colleagues

A Kyneton traffic cop whose police academy colleague was killed in the line of duty is training for a charity ride to a national...

New push for dedicated special school

A support group is involved in talks that may lead to the creation of a dedicated specialist school at Kyneton. Macedon Ranges Central Victorian Autism...

Lilly defies odds in and out of the pool

A Sunbury Heights Primary School pupil is continuing to defy the odds, overcoming a birth defect, relative inexperience and the death of her mother,...

Managing pests without chemicals

People wanting to manage garden pests without resorting to chemicals are being encouraged to take part in a free workshop at Woodend Neighbourhood House...

Pool party as Sunbury Aquatic Centre turns 50

A pool party was the perfect 50th anniversary celebration last Sunday for Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre, a training ground for the likes of...

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Have your say on the plan for Victoria’s renewable energy future

VicGrid is asking communities, landholders, Traditional Owners, and the energy industry to get involved and have their say in developing the long-term strategic plan...