Wildlife shelter shuts doors after cull permit reinstated
The owners of a Pastoria East wildlife shelter have closed their doors after 30 years because they believe the risk to kangaroos released from...
Hanging Rock precint a step closer to master plan
Visitors to Hanging Rock could be in for a ‘freebie’ as Macedon Ranges council calls for the public to have their say on shaping...
New voice joins debate to help break down cultural barriers
Afghan migrant Altaf Hussain wants to help break down the cultural barriers that divide people in the community.
The Craigieburn resident recently joined a public...
Smart new design for solar bins
Budding young Sunbury artist Samantha Reffold will soon have her work displayed on ‘smart’ solar bins around Hume.
The 10-year-old Killara Primary School pupil won...
Bringing out the “Awe in Awetism” month
Riddells Creek mum Lauren Boland wants her son Jarvis to know that there’s nothing he can’t achieve.
It was her son’s diagnosis with autism, a...
Have your say on Romsey’s town centre makeover
Residents can now find out more about plans – and add to them – for the makeover of Romsey’s town centre.
A Romsey Streetscape Project...
Help for a family of eight hurting in Gisborne
The Gisborne community is rallying behind a family of eight who have the fight of their lives ahead of them.
Sunbury mother of six Renee...
Local government puts out call for women to stand for council
The call is out for women interested in standing for council to step up and learn the ins and outs of local government.
Macedon Ranges...
New language no trouble to P-9s
Meet some of the state’s best young Indonesian speakers.
These eight Point Cook P-9 College students (right) are all smiles after stellar performances at the...
Weather delays New Gisborne roadworks
Recent wet weather has delayed a $6.6 million roads project, including construction of two new roundabouts at New Gisborne.
VicRoads regional director Mal Kersting said...
Gisborne, Woodend amongst worst areas for wildlife collisions
Motorists are being urged to look out for wildlife, especially kangaroos, when travelling on central Victorian roads after revelations that Gisborne and Woodend are...
Sunbury memorial service to promote healing
Organisers of a Sunbury service to remember babies lost to miscarriage, still birth, sudden infant death syndrome and adoption hope their July 24 event...
Learning, the key to future jobs for residents
A shifting employment landscape means Macedon Ranges and Sunbury residents need to prepare themselves to commit to lifetime learning, experts say ahead of this...
Sunbury residents urged to make lifestyle changes
Sunbury residents have all the hallmarks of chronic lifestyle diseases cited on a new national report card.
Sugar consumption is excessive, especially among teenage boys,...
Don’t taint our water, shooters warned
Multiple discoveries of empty shotgun shells at Western Water reservoirs has prompted the authority to ramp up surveillance across its service areas.
Fearful of the...
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Caravan security tips after a rise in thefts
RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria are reminding caravan owners to keep their vans secure, with caravan thefts or attempted thefts reaching the highest level...
