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Adult literacy inquiry welcomed
An organisation in the Macedon Ranges committed to providing life-long learning opportunities has welcomed an inquiry into the importance of adult literacy. At a hearing…
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Check before burning
The Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network (MRWN) is reminding residents to check their piles for animals before they burn off. Earlier this month Macedon Ranges council…
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Pool program for vision impaired
A one-of-a-kind program is helping vision impaired people in Melbourne’s north-west get in the pool. The aqua fit classes have been tailored to suit the…
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Pandemic hits rate payments
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted rates payments, with Hume council owed $20.2 million in outstanding rates. A report to last week’s council meeting revealed that…
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Libraries thrive during lockdown
More than 671,000 items were borrowed from Hume’s libraries in 2020-21, including close to 30,000 items which were delivered to homes during lockdowns. Hume Libraries…
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Sunbury Train Line listed as exposure site, again
The Sunbury train line has once again been listed as a tier two exposure site after a case travelled on public transport on three separate…
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Watchdog probes soil approval
The Sunbury and Bulla communities’ calls to probe the decision to allow toxic soil to be stored in Bulla have been answered, with the Victorian…
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Ranges back in lockdown
Macedon Ranges residents have been plunged back into lockdown as case numbers continue to surge across the state. Victoria recorded 71 cases in the 24…
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Sunbury line works blitz
Major works will take place on the Sunbury train line as part of a five-day around the clock construction blitz. The blitz between September 3…
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Vaccine options expanded
People in Melbourne’s north-west have more places to get their COVID-19 vaccines, with TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacies now administering the jab. TerryWhite and Chemmart last week…
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Mandatory vaccines not supported
Business advocates in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges do not agree with employers mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for their workers, but have agreed they can play…
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Post Office celebrates 150 years
In 1871, one of Kyneton’s most distinctive buildings was opened to the public at 113 Mollison Street – The Kyneton Post Office. This year marks…
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