News
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Kyneton footy victim of ‘sports rorts’
Kyneton District Soccer Club should receive $460,000 in funding from the Australian government to upgrade its oval, according to the findings of a Senate inquiry…
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Regional areas reaping returns
Cash flow in regional Australia is outperforming metro areas, according to newly released Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) data. Statistics recorded by CBA found transactions…
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Sport without breaking the bank
Vouchers valued at $200 are up for grabs to help families with the cost of local sport. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas is encouraging eligible families…
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Health merger gets green light
By Benjamin Millar A permanent merger of the western suburbs’ two health services has been given the green light by both the Western Health Board…
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Celebrate autumn in the Ranges
The region is gearing up to paint the town auburn, with a new festival set to celebrate the Macedon Ranges. Taking place across five township…
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Dig deep for Good Friday Appeal
Woodend CFA volunteers and their families will be rattling donation tins for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. More than 30 members from the…
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Eggs-cellent Easter fun
It’s time to hop into the Easter spirit, as the calendar is chock-a-block with a range of egg-xciting events for the whole family. Hume council…
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Council appoints new CEO
Macedon Ranges local Bernie O’Sullivan has been appointed as the new chief executive of Macedon Ranges council. Councillors voted to appoint Mr O’Sullivan – a…
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Library manager turns a new page
Lulu Cockram has finished her chapter at Woodend library. After 13 years at Goldfields Libraries, Ms Cockram has stepped down from her role as Woodend…
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Historic reserve redeveloped
The Stan Payne Reserve is ready for lift off following a redevelopment of the historic site by Melton council. Located at the entrance of the…
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Helping kids get on the pitch
The Sunbury Community Soccer is making sure every child can play sport. The club was established last year after president Matula Osborn noticed a gap…
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Calder funding push
There are growing calls to upgrade the “congested” Calder Freeway. In February 2019, two months before the federal election, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced $50…













