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SOS for footy callers
A lack of volunteers could mean that Woodend community radio station Highlands FM has to call time on its coverage of Riddell District Football Netball…
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New nets for Sunshine cricket
Sunshine Cricket Club is celebrating news that new multi-purpose training nets have been funded. A new synthetic training space at the club’s Dempster Park ground…
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Trials to help curb suicide rates
More mental health and suicide prevention services are coming closer to home for Macedon Ranges residents. North-western Melbourne primary health network will co-ordinate a…
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Pool school just for bubs
A new swim school for babies is making a splash about town in Sunbury. More than 100 youngsters have enrolled at the first specialty early…
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Swim in safe waters
Another round of Hume’s Active Ageing Grey Medallion program starts this week. Sunbury residents aged 65 and more can join in the free six-week program…
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Pooches do a pack walk
Did somebody say it’s time for a walk? This duo, Leo (left) and Sylvia, are keen as mustard … and owner Lucy can’t wait. She’s…
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Guy weighs in on crime strife
Harsher punishment for disrespectful behaviour in court, naming and shaming repeat youth offenders and a maximum security prison are among solutions to Victoria’s crime…
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Upgrade win for Sunbury SES
Sunbury emergency service volunteers will get some much-needed improvements, thanks to community support and a government grant. State Emergency Service volunteers will receive more than…
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Ambulance responses need to pick up
Three months after recording the fastest response times in five years, ambulance services have gone backwards in the Macedon Ranges, opposition Parliamentarians claim. New Ambulance…
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Government vows to protect the ranges
A pledge to protect the Macedon Ranges from the impacts of population growth has been hailed by some, and cautioned by others. Planning minister…
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Remains found at Mt Macedon identified
UPDATE: Police have identified the body found at Mount Macedon on Monday as that of missing Avondale Heights, woman Karen Ristevski. Mrs Ristevski, 47, was…
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Day crew cuts the wait
Sunbury Day Hospital has cut its waiting list and improved the turnover of patients needing day procedures, as Victorian hospitals continue to experience unprecedented demand.…
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