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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...

Hume rabbit control program under way

Sunbury dog owners are being warned to keep their pets leashed in areas targeted by Hume council’s annual rabbit control program. Bait is being used...

Plenty to be found at Lost Trades Fair

A glassblower whose work is wowing visitors to Piper Street’s Kyneton Museum is one of many artisans demonstrating their craftsmanship at this weekend’s Lost...

Sunbury warm water pool gains funding

Sunbury residents including those undergoing rehabilitation will no longer have to travel to access a warm water pool. Sunbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre has been...

Councillors back push for diversity

Sunbury and Macedon Ranges councillors have echoed the Victorian Local Governance Association’s calls for more women to stand as candidates in October’s council elections. With...

Sunbury motorists still hit by fuel ‘tax’

Sunbury motorists continue to be victims of a ‘tax’ that petrol companies have yet to explain, according to a driver who is undertaking a...

Local dementia cases tipped to soar

Alarming new research shows the number of people living with dementia in Hume and the Macedon Ranges is expected to soar by more than...

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Apprentice taskforce recommendations accepted

The state government announced it will accept all recommendations of the Apprenticeship Taskforce report, either in full or in-principle. Victoria’s Apprenticeship Taskforce was established through...