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Mind how you go

A mother and daughter are reaching out to young people struggling with mental health and autism through a new social group. Riddells Creek 18-year-old Chloe...

A lot riding on campaign

A community campaign to collect old, unwanted bikes, fix them up and sell them is set to go global. The Wilkinson’s Wheels community initiative was...

Dance of a lifetime

The love story of John and Judy Wills began at a barn dance in Myrtleford. The Woodend couple admit they didn’t think much of each...

Macedon equine industry saddles up for a fight

The push to get an equine strategy back on the Macedon Ranges council agenda is on again. Councillors voted in February to shelve plans for...

Good work is in the bag

What goes around comes around – that’s what a group of Sunbury crafters hope will happen as they try to find a fix for...

A career with spark

A Sunbury sparky has earned himself a flash new title as a Kangan Institute Apprentice of the Year. Electrician Steve McKinnon, above, claimed top honours...

Cash injection for Hume

Upgrades to Sunbury Aquatic Centre, implementation of the Sunbury McMahon Recreation Reserve master plan and construction of the Hume Global Learning Centre are the...

Boulevard plan gets big tick

A “derelict” site at Caroline Springs will soon be demolished to make way for two multi-storey developments in a bid to “bring glory” to...

Gisborne Botanic Gardens’ future

Gisborne residents are being asked to help frame the future of their botanic gardens. Their views are wanted by Macedon Ranges council on its draft...

Sports club’s female fix

Mice have been known to frolic in female changerooms at Gardiner Oval in Gisborne – and the town’s football and netball clubs have had...

Funding for Sunbury and Macedon Ranges schools

Sunbury and Macedon Ranges schools are planning some major upgrades after funding wins in the 2017-18 state budget. Sunbury Downs Secondary College will receive $3.9...

Towering news for Pipers Creek black spot

Calls to improve phone and internet coverage in Pipers Creek have been answered. Telstra has installed a mobile tower in Pipers Creek as part of...

Sunbury SES and CFA unite

Sunbury’s SES and CFA volunteers are training together to determine how the services can complement each other at emergency callouts. More than 20 SES and...

State budget brings money for Brimbank schools and roads

One of the big-ticket items in last week’s state budget for Brimbank residents is $23 million...

Hume to get more cops

Hume will gain 36 additional police officers in the next few weeks, but it is unknown how many will be allocated to Sunbury. The new...

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Caravan industry calls for safety first this holiday season as 2.8...

Whether towing a caravan, charging lithium-ion batteries, or enjoying the amenities of a caravan park, planning and awareness are key to ensuring a happy...