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Council slammed over mural censoring
A Yarraville artist has expressed surprise at Maribyrnong council censoring part of a mural he created to celebrate the Yarraville community. A team led by…
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Jail sentence over home burning stays
A woman and her five-month-old baby daughter had a lucky escape when her estranged husband burned down the house they were living in after threatening…
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Macedon Ranges farmers told to prepare for drought
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges livestock farmers are being urged to prepare for a dry finish to the year. With the Bureau of Meteorology recently confirming…
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Bogan bingo fundraiser just the ticket
Throw on your flannelette shirt, tease out that big hair and squeeze into some black skinny jeans – it’s almost time to help raise…
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Sunbury’s Roxy Marshall gears up for MCG stomp
Roxy Marshall is making every stride count as she prepares to tackle the MCG’s 7000-plus steps. The Sunbury resident is training daily for this…
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Field Trip offers youth $500 to chase dreams
When you wish upon a star … or if you get a chance to speak, your dreams may come true. The Field Trip, a young…
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Doctors rail against Kyneton District Health cuts
Budget cuts at Kyneton District Health could trigger an exodus of specialist staff, an experienced anaesthetist has warned. Dr John Gray, who has worked…
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NBN rollout holding businesses back
Sunbury businesses frustrated by the delayed rollout of the National Broadband Network have complained that slow and unreliable internet is holding them back. The town…
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MP calls for Sunbury auditor to be removed
A western suburbs MP has been accused of trying to undermine a review into Sunbury’s planned secession from Hume after calling for transition auditor John…
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Council improves satisfaction ratings
Community satisfaction with Macedon Ranges council’s performance has improved in several key categories, a new report reveals. But the area’s biggest residents group maintains…
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Macedon Ranges: Meals a recipe for friendship
Romsey’s Sandra Chestnutt and Ron Jackson (pictured) are enjoying the benefits of a food-sharing initiative that is rolling out across the Macedon Ranges. The pair…










