News
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Council commits to new reconciliation action plan
Hume council has adopted an updated Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) dedicated to the memory of Uncle Darryl Burns. At the November 8 council meeting, Wurundjeri…
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Christmas gets crafty
Hume Libraries have brought Christmas cheer to the city thanks to a range of events. At the Sunbury Hume Global Learning Centre, crafters came together…
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Hume considers differential rates
Hume council will consult with the community next year about adopting differential property rates in the 2027/28 financial year. At the November 8 council meeting,…
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Cat containment delayed
Macedon Ranges council has pushed back changes to is cat containment policy until 2029. At the 26 November council meeting, councillors voted to adopt the…
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Youth council explored
Macedon Ranges council will look to implement a youth council. The youth council will comprise of nine positions – three from each council ward –…
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When school is out for the final time
Thirteen years of primary and secondary schooling comes to an end for my daughter this week as we wait for the final piece of the…
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Sunbury youth to set sail
Sunbury Rotary Club is helping young people in the area to learn teamwork and leadership skills in the new year with a new sailing program.…
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Celebrating staff
The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) has served an appreciation breakfast to educators who support children with disabilities on International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).…
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Funding boost
Macedon Ranges libraries are set to receive a funding boost. All four of the Goldfields Macedon Ranges library branches in Kyneton, Gisborne, Woodend and Romsey…
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Sport
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Around the grounds in Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges
EDFL The Sunbury Kangaroos have signed two more players for the Essendon District Football League division 2 season. Lucas Turner comes over to the club…
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Bombers on a roll
Things are going right on and off the field for Riddell in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Jensen Shield seconds. Last season’s runners up,…
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Rockies fall short
A late comeback from the Macedon Ranges Rockies fell short in the Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League north-west men’s grand final. The Rockies trailed by…
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Romsey gets the win, Rupo falls short
Romsey was the big winner as rain was again the tale of the story in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association on Saturday. After many…
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Long makes history at Sunbury United
When Sherridan Long was announced as the new president of Sunbury United Soccer Club, it was a first in more than 50 years. Long became…
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RDFNL to kick off on Good Friday
The Riddell District Football Netball League season will kick off on Good Friday with two big match ups. The league announced the season would start…
In Business
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Service at the heart of the schoolies alternative
Braemar College’s motto, One Body, Many Parts, speaks to a foundational belief that our community is strengthened by the diverse contributions of individuals working toward…
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Celebrate Christmas at Sunbury Square!
Sunbury Square is spreading festive cheer this Christmas with plenty of activities for people of all ages to enjoy. Whether you’re popping in for groceries,…
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The journey of your 10-cent containers
Ever wondered what happens to your drink cans, bottles and cartons after you return them for a 10-cent refund through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS…
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Celebrating the Braemar College Class of 2025
Imagine beginning your high school journey in 2020. You’ve just met new friends, joined your first sports team, and are looking forward to your first…
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Drink in the magic of Budburst
Budburst is back for another fabulous weekend. Taking place Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2025, this is your once-a-year opportunity to go beyond the…
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Discover the joy of community at open day
In a world of endless to-do lists, unfamiliar neighbours, and days that we rush through, the search for community feels more important than ever. For…
Women’s Health
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Social media eating ills
Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by eating disorders and body dissatisfaction, with social media having disastrous effects say experts. Eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia,…
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Free period products a bloody good idea
Free period products should be made mandatory at all community sporting facilities to support people who menstruate and play sport, according to new Victoria University…
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Tech neck a growing concern
With over 5.3 million Australians suffering from neck pain, including tension neck syndrome a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) commonly known as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck’,…
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Lauren aims for zero deaths
Lauren Philpot, 24, is raising awareness for a cause very close to her heart having lost her mother, Leigh, to breast cancer. A lifelong Maribyrnong…
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Keeping the heart healthy
Australia’s national heart health awareness week Heart Week, May 5–11, is a chance for people to consider their heart health and take steps to reduce…
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How to avoid bones breaking bad
Australia’s rapidly ageing population will have many and varied impacts in the coming years and an increase in cases of osteoporosis is set to be…
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Sunbury’s green trench trial recognised
Greater Western Water’s (GWW) innovative Sunbury backfill trial has been recognised at the Green Gown Awards Australasia, which celebrate sustainability excellence across the tertiary education…
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Tough retail crime laws pass
In a major crackdown on workplace violence, the state government has passed the Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food, Hospitality and Transport Worker Harm) Act 2025,…
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Powering Victoria’s future through creativity
The state government has unveiled its latest strategy for Victoria’s creative industries. Released on Monday 1 December, Creative State 2028 outlines a three-year plan to…
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New regulations make psychological health a priority
In a landmark move, Victorian employers must now take specific steps to identify psychosocial hazards and control work-related risks to mental health. The Occupational Health…
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Stories of family violence recovery told through art
A moving exhibition telling women’s stories of family violence recovery will have its first presentation in Melbourne’s west as part of the exhibition’s final season.…
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Recollections of a grieving uncle
Seth Crane, a young man from Tasmania’s North West Coast, recently took his own life at just 19 years of age. His uncle, Star Weekly…