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Five new bike paths flagged for Whittlesea

Five proposed off-road bike paths in Whittlesea have been flagged as “priority trails”. The planned trails – the Edgars Creek Trail, Merri Creek Trail Link,...

High praise for Kyneton CFA

Kyneton CFA member Shani McCulloch thrills to a unique perspective of the Macedon Ranges during a loop with pilot and fellow CFA volunteer Matt...

Callous thieves steal donated bikes from Reclink

Members of a Sunbury team which provides sporting opportunities for disadvantaged people are reeling after the theft of four bicycles from a locked container...

Council slams large-scale copper thefts

Hume council has slammed as ‘‘appalling’’ the theft of large amounts of copper wire from ratepayer-funded venues at Sunbury. Even as the council decried the...

Recycled water boost for Sunbury

Sprawling estates in Sunbury and Diggers Rest will be provided with an additional 4 million litres of recycled water every day once a $53...

Pancake fundraiser for flipping good cause

Gisborne Uniting Church’s annual Pancake Day fundraiser helps people in times of crisis. Volunteers will be serving up these simple delights at the IGA supermarket...

Opposition slams Ranges’ NBN woes

That was the view expressed by Bendigo Labor MP Lisa Chesters and federal opposition communications spokesman Jason Clare during a tour of the electorate...

Sports funding for Riddells Creek clubs

Future stars from Riddells Creek Cricket Club and Junior Mixed Basketball Association will soon look the part after receiving $1000 for new uniforms and...

Young Kyneton chef to learn from best

Being creative under the eagle eyes of some of Australia’s culinary leaders is top of the menu for young Kyneton chef Harry Gibbs. The 18-year-old...

Badminton club seeks new members

Fresh after scooping the pools at a tournament in Queensland, Macedon Ranges Badminton Club members are urging others to join their ranks. The club entered...

New schools needed in Sunbury

Hume council says it stands ready to help the state government build new education facilities, with 21 new schools needed to meet the demands...

Paterson’s Curse found on Calder

Patches of Paterson’s curse growing alongside the Calder Freeway are being controlled, VicRoads has claimed. Responding to concerns raised by motorists who noted purple flowers...

Outrage at ongoing V/Line disruptions

Bendigo line commuters are dismayed by revelations that the disruption of V/Line services is set to continue for weeks to come. Hundreds of trains were...

Club revs up for Hanging Rock car show

Petrol heads have been given a sneak peek behind the scenes at the Macedon Ranges’ biggest annual car show, with about 20 classic vehicles...

Macedon Cats get going to help Amy

Macedon Football Club is urging people to help a young woman battling the chronic late stage of a neurological condition known as Lyme disease. The...

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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...