Shorten pledges $2m Sunbury child health hub
Opposition leader Bill Shorten has promised McEwen voters better access to child health and early intervention services under a Labor government, announcing $2 million...
Woman questioned over Calder crash
A Keilor woman has been interviewed by police following the fatal petrol tanker crash in Keilor East on Tuesday morning.
The 47-year-old spoke to police yesterday but...
Lancefield forum for change
The creation of a permanent megafauna exhibit, more town gatherings and a Christmas barbecue are among the ideas floated ahead of a Lancefield forum...
Federal election candidates weigh in on issues
Jobs, healthcare, school funding and a telecommunications ‘‘crisis’’ are shaping up as key federal election issues in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges.
The Labor-held seats...
Fundraising’s just their cup of tea
Close to 80 Sunbury residents have enjoyed a lovely cuppa, helping Carole Simpson, Joan Hitch and Rob Coulson in the fight against cancer.
The trio...
Tilly flies towards her gymnastic dream
A Sunbury gymnast who’s been honing her skills since the age of three is launching herself on to the national stage.
Matilda Gavaghan, 14, is...
Aussie muscle cars help raise funds in Kyneton
Muscle cars from the Australian auto industry’s heyday of 1963-77 were among those that lined up in Kyneton last Wednesday as part of a...
Refugee forum to ‘unwrap’ complex problem
People interested in the often vexed issue of Australia’s handling of asylum seekers are being invited to attend a forum in New Gisborne this...
Best foot forward for health
Employees at Western Water’s head office in Sunbury took to the footpaths beside Macedon Street as part of last Wednesday’s Walk the Block.
An initiative...
Call to action on Sunbury carparking
Commuters, traders and employees will be encouraged to sign a new petition calling on the state government to act on a parking crisis that’s...
Salesian’s all ears to students’ needs
The door to an inclusive education is being opened to students who are deaf or losing their hearing, thanks to a new partnership at...
Premier spruiks Kismet Park upgrades
Sunbury’s Kismet Park Primary School will be given the facilities needed to ensure its pupils get the best possible start in life, Premier Daniel...
Premier raises hopes about VU site
Premier Daniel Andrews has hinted at ‘‘exciting announcements’’ about the former Victoria University site at Jacksons Hill, raising hopes that the historic property will...
Drought forces switch to Melbourne water
Water customers in Sunbury, Riddells Creek and Diggers Rest have been switched to the Melbourne supply system, as below average rainfall continues to place...
$200k for Gisborne town centre facelift
Gisborne’s busy town centre is set to undergo another major facelift, with the state government lending its support to a $367,000 project aimed at...
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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...
