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Agent calls for reform to stop underquoting

Auction reform is needed to stop rogue agents from misleading potential buyers by underquoting houses by tens of thousands of dollars, former Real Estate...

Council sets emissions reduction target

A 25 per cent greenhouse emissions reduction target is among the features included in Macedon Ranges council’s new draft environment strategy. The long-awaited plan, prepared...

Sunbury church abuse survivor heads to Rome

A Sunbury man who was abused as a child by a Ballarat diocese Catholic priest has urged people not to forget the survivors of...

Take a stand against sitting

Inner-west residents are being urged to get on their feet in the wake of research highlighting the ill-effects of prolonged sitting. Professor Stuart Biddle of...

Foster carers needed in Sunbury

Ten more foster carers are needed in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges to help children who have been removed from their families. Anglicare Victoria will...

‘Bogans’ put eyes down to raise park funds

Would-be rock stars are being encouraged to practise their air guitar ahead of Riddells Creek park upgrade committee’s bogan bingo fundraiser this Friday. Revellers should...

New Gisborne road upgrade under way

Traffic flows and safety along New Gisborne’s busiest stretch of road will improve with works on a $6.6 million upgrade of Station Road about...

Craft group raises funds for CareWorks

A craft show featuring scrapbooking, die cuts and card-making kits not normally available in Sunbury will also help people who are doing it tough. The...

‘Ni hao’ for knee-high students

Pre-schoolers and primary school pupils can say ‘ni hao’ (hello) to Chinese language and story-time programs in Sunbury. Children can join teacher Ying Meng for...

Hundreds gather to save old hospital

A decentralised digital hub for government workers who live in the area is among the ideas that will be explored by members behind a...

Toy library expansion for Riddells Creek

A new chapter in the history of Riddells Creek Toy Library began on Saturday, with volunteers opening the doors of a new venue. The library’s...

Kyneton school opens new learning centre

Students at Kyneton’s Sacred Heart College will gain insights into potential careers thanks to a new learning centre that opened last week. Named after former...

Sunbury radio mourns station manager

The station manager of Sunbury’s 3NRG community radio has been remembered as a ‘‘straight shooter’’ who was always there when someone needed a hand. The...

Home buyers flock to the Macedon Ranges

House prices in Gisborne, Kyneton and Romsey are expected to grow solidly over the next few months after a strong finish to last year. Latest...

Bendigo line punctuality plummets

The V/Line crisis has had a dramatic effect on Bendigo train commuters, with punctuality plummeting from 83 per cent in December to just 64...

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Festive self-care important for those with a disability and their carers

The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year to relax, spend time with friends and family, and look forward to the year...