Sunbury smoking ban a step closer
A push for a trial smoking ban in a popular Sunbury dining precinct is gaining momentum, with a formal submission being made to Hume...
Disabled parking infringements rife
A Kyneton disability permit holder has urged motorists to think of others before parking illegally, amid a spike in numbers of people doing the...
Malaysian Airlines MH17 anniversary: Sunbury tribute for Albert and Maree Rizk
When James Rizk hears the flight number MH17, his first thought is not of the senseless act that claimed the lives of his parents,...
School to open secondary campus
Macedon Ranges parents will soon have an another alternative to government and Catholic education, with a Gisborne school planning to offer an International Baccalaureate...
All-abilities Auskick program
Children with special needs are being given the chance to try football thanks to a new Auskick program in Sunbury. Rupertswood Football Club is...
Group investigates train changes
A new group is giving Sunbury commuters a chance to have a say about controversial changes to train timetables.
Sunbury Train Association (STA) formed in...
Energy bill stress
Sunbury residents are seeking emergency funding to fix or replace ageing and inefficient heaters, as soaring energy costs continue to cause financial pain.
Parents of...
Diabetes support group wants you
When Bob Laidler, pictured above, knocked back an entire two-litre bottle of soft drink 11 years ago, he knew something was up.
His sudden and...
Charity feast for Woodend’s Spokes of Hope
A Macedon Ranges chef who has cooked for the likes of Prince William, Madonna, Bill Gates, Tom Hanks and Elton John, will serve up...
Hume’s Cr Jack Ogilvie recovering from stroke
Veteran Hume councillor Jack Ogilvie remains in hospital after having a severe stroke last week.
The Sunbury-based councillor was helping organise a community event when...
Sunbury and Gisborne jobs expo
Young job seekers looking for direction can find some answers at a free careers expo at Sunbury later this month.
With youth unemployment in the...
Missing TattsLotto winner bought ticket in Sunbury
Lotto authorities are still searching for the owner of a winning ticket for last weekend’s $2.1 million draw that was bought in Sunbury.
The unregistered division...
Wet roads warning for Macedon Ranges motorists
Macedon Ranges motorists are being urged to drive to conditions, especially when travelling on wet, icy or unsealed roads.
Police and Macedon Ranges council have...
Volunteer given uni head start
A Sunbury student who successfully balanced VCE studies and volunteering has been given a head start as part of a La Trobe University early...
Breast cancer group
From information about mastectomy lingerie to a friendly shoulder to laugh or cry on, women with breast or gynaecological cancers are receiving valuable support...
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Hip hip hooray for 21 years strong
Whether you’ve already celebrated this milestone or are still longing to plan the day, a 21st birthday is one to celebrate.
It might be a...
