Man sought after violent sexual assault in Sunbury
A Sunbury woman has been hospitalised and will undergo facial surgery today after being sexually assaulted and robbed in a reserve early Sunday.
Police are...
Crusader fights for cancer drug
A Gisborne woman who has spent 12 years battling mesothelioma is urging the federal government to add a revolutionary, but costly, medication to the...
Parkrun on the rise in Craigieburn
Increasing numbers of people are prepared to give up Saturday morning sleep-ins to join in a timed five-kilometre run.
Parkrun event director Sue Maric and...
Lancefield fire report sparks lengthy debate
The release of an independent investigation into October’s Lancefield-Cobaw bushfire has led to heated debate in State Parliament.
Labor and Liberal MPs went back and...
Property markets booming in some northern suburbs
A clutch of suburbs in Melbourne’s outer north has witnessed growth of up to 17 per cent in property prices over the past year.
Australian...
Sunbury, Macedon Ranges renters under pressure
Many Sunbury and Macedon Ranges households are forking out more than 30 per cent of their income for rent, Australia’s first rental affordability index...
Mixed results on Andrews government report card
The state government has been handed some poor marks in a post-election report card from the Sunbury Residents Association (SRA).
But Sunbury Labor MP Josh...
Moorabool nurses set sights high
Three Moorabool maternal and child health nurses have recently qualified as internationally recognised lactation consultants.
With funding from the Macedon Ranges and North Western Melbourne...
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Tribute for asbestos campaigner
A Macedon Ranges resident’s efforts to advocate for those suffering from mesothelioma were...
State win for Sunbury health service
‘‘We’re trying our damndest to do what’s best for our town and we’re doing it extremely well.’’
That’s the philosophy outgoing Sunbury Community Health chairwoman...
Christmas tree sales help Scouts grow
Sunbury residents can find the perfect Christmas tree and help local young people by supporting an annual scout fundraiser.
The 1st and 3rd Sunbury Scout...
Lights and upgrades help O’Shanassy Street shine
Restaurateurs and shopkeepers believe that a Sunbury street’s reputation as a premier dining precinct will spread far and wide following a $2.1 million redevelopment.
Fairy...
Show of blue hands on White Ribbon Day
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents have put their hands up and promised to speak out to prevent violence against women.
People turned out in large...
Hit-run driver ‘honked’ after knocking cyclist
Bicycle safety campaigners have pleaded with motorists to look out for cyclists and pass them with care after a Riddells Creek teen was hit...
Sunbury Downs science students shine
Four year 7 students from Sunbury Downs College have outshone peers from across the state, with their projects on the science of light recognised...
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Sod turned on trades hub
Construction is now underway on a new trades hub at Gisborne Secondary College, following the completion of new and improved school buildings and classrooms.
Macedon...
