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Council wants action taken on wildlife roadstrike
Hume council has proposed introducing wildlife roadstrike triggers for speed limit reviews. In its submission to the Wildlife Roadstrike Enquiry, council wants the Department of…
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Purple bows decorate Macedon Ranges
Purple bows are popping up over the Macedon Ranges for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. From June 6, three trees will be wearing purple bows…
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Panel to examine Benetas plan
After heavy debate, Macedon Ranges council will request for an independent planning panel to continue to look into the viability of Benetas’ retirement village development…
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Council pushes to not collect new levy
Macedon Ranges council has objected to councils collecting the new Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund Levy, with one councillor declaring the state government had “really…
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Level crossing nearly gone
Asphalting of the road bridge in the heart of Diggers Rest – which is set to open next month – is underway as crews enter…
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Race to the Mountview Theatre for new show
Over three weekends, a beloved Australian play will be making its way to Macedon. The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race, an uplifting and big-hearted comedy about…
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Gisborne’s police presence scrutinised
A Gisborne resident has started a petition calling for a higher police presence in town. Sharyn Ward, started the change.org petition because she is seeking…
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Sunbury College students take the stage
Sunbury College students will be taking centre stage at this year’s State Schools Spectacular. In 2024, the school had four students take part in the…
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Police investigate Sunbury robbery
Police are investigating two armed robberies in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, including Sunbury. Two male offenders arrived at a service station on Hume Highway, Craigieburn in…
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Councillors slam $10m glass recycling rollout
Hume council has pushed back against a looming state-mandated glass recycling program, branding the reform inefficient, costly, and out of touch with community needs despite…
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Explosions during late night fire
A shed fire in Clarkefield saw almost 30 vehicles respond at the weekend. At around 9pm on Saturday, May 23, CFA were called out to…
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Strike to stop bus services
Bus services across Melbourne’s north and west will be disrupted by industrial action tomorrow. More than 800 drivers with bus operators Dysons and CDC will…
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