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Macedon’s wine country gets a boost
The Victorian government is pouring money into the Macedon Ranges to help bolster its wine industry. Mount Towrong Vineyard will receive $20,000 from the state…
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New dog laws target puppy breeders
Dog owners who find themselves with a litter of puppies to sell will have to register as a domestic animal business if proposed dog laws…
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Six new faces on council
The Macedon Ranges community has been successful in its campaign for a tree-change, with six new faces elected to council. Councillors elect were declared…
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Water week grants for Macedon Ranges
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges schools and community groups will share garden grants totalling $18,000, thanks to Water Week. Nine schools and community groups each received…
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Gisborne students to get new facilities
Rundown buildings at Gisborne Secondary College will receive major works valued at $500,000 as part of a state school maintenance program. The college is…
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Gisborne actor called home
William Lee says he channeled a 17-year-old version of himself in his leading role in a new film. The 25-year-old Sydney-based actor plays bushranging gang…
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Vandals damage Billy Thorpe memorial again
A memorial honouring the contribution of rocker Billy Thorpe to the Sunbury Pop Festival has been vandalised for the third time in recent years. A…
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Extra provisions needed for bush fire
There’ll be extra firepower on hand for Country Fire Authority crews in the Macedon Ranges this summer. North west regional commander Mark Gilmore said…
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Riddells Creek community come together
More than 2000 people are expected at the Riddells Creek Twilight Festival next month to celebrate the resilience of their community. Event organiser Nicole Garbutt,…
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Girls can shred too
More girls will be getting amongst the skate park action once they sharpen their skills at this month’s Girls Can Shred workshop. The workshop, which…
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Community projects kick off at Lancefield Park
Sports upgrades, including a skate park and BMX track, are among new projects at Lancefield Park sharing in a $800,000 state government windfall, compensation for…
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Sunbury couple buy part of Ford history
Roz and John Bradbury paid just over double the selling price to buy the last Ford Falcon XR6 sedan produced in Australia. And Roz, who…
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