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Christmas road safety crackdown
As the silly seasons approaches after a long year adhering to harsh COVID-19 lockdown measures, Macedon Ranges Highway Patrol Sergeant Mark Stephenson understands residents have…
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Function ‘self-indulgent’: Councillor
A Hume councillor has labelled a council function, that he says was paid by using ratepayers’ money, as “self-indulgent” and “out-of-touch with reality”. Hume council…
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Budget cash to upgrade school
Diggers Rest Primary will be upgraded brick by brick. As part of the 2020-21 state budget, $3.2 million has been allocated to Diggers Rest Primary…
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Taking a stand together
Three Macedon Ranges primary schools are taking a stand against violence. Lancefield Primary School, Romsey Primary School and Saint Mary’s Primary School in Lancefield are…
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Carols, the COVID way
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped The Combined Churches of Sunbury from getting into the Christmas spirit. The group usually hosts a live carols evening for…
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Bulla bypass a step closer
The Bulla bypass and housing in the Macedon Ranges are among the winners of this year’s state budget. The 2020-21 state budget includes $6.5 million…
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Kyneton High School revamp
Kyneton families will benefit from a funding boost for a local high school. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas and Education Minister James Merlino announced last week…
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The gift of giving
Edgar’s Mission is asking for the gift of generosity from the community this Christmas. The Lancefield animal sanctuary is taking part in Giving Tuesday on…
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Macedon Ranges council turns to experience
New Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson believes a united council can achieve great things for the shire. Cr Jennifer Anderson was elected to the top…
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Students recreate artefacts
Students at Woodend’s Braemar College have taken a step back in time. As part of their history curriculum, year 7 students created ancient civilisation artefacts…
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My Place
Shammi Parekh is the community and program advisor at the Multicultural Resources Hub Inc in Sunbury. She spoke to Jessica Micallef. What is your connection…
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Soil fight not over
Sunbury and Bulla residents have vowed to not stop fighting until they know toxic soil from the West Gate Tunnel project will not be sent…
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