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Drivers caught on long weekend sting
Macedon Ranges and Hume drivers remained relatively safe on the road during the Australia Day long weekend, despite a high number of offences detected across…
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Pilot recognised for dedication
Gisborne’s James Lindsay has been recognised for his dedication to local volunteering and his work as a pilot. Mr Lindsay has been appointed an officer…
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Honours for our finest
Sunbury’s Vicki Key has been appointed an officer of the Order of Australia in this year’s Australia Day Honours list. Ms Key, 64, was recognised…
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Australia Day comes alive
Get ready to celebrate all things Australian this weekend in the Macedon Ranges and Hume. Macedon Ranges council will mark the day with an Australia…
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My Place: Jason Azzopardi
Gisborne Leading Senior Constable Jason Azzopardi was awarded Macedon Range’s Community Achievement Award on Australia Day. The Macedon Ranges resident chats with Jessica Micallef about…
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My Place: Robert Renton
Robert Renton was named Macedon Ranges Citizen of the Year on Australia Day for his work as a pension and welfare officer. The Kyneton resident…
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Police ire at holiday road stats
More than 20 drivers a day, on average, were caught breaking the law on Hume roads during the Australia Day long weekend. Police were out…
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Living the volunteer life
Sunbury resident Mary Wicks has been made an officer of the Order of Australia for her community service. Ms Wicks, 84, told Star Weekly she…
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Honours for our finest
Woodend’s Shaylyn Blyth and Kyneton’s Jessica Cockerill-Wright have both received Macedon Ranges Young Citizen of the Year awards. And on Saturday, Robert Renton was named…
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Make a running start into new year
Macedon Ranges residents are being encouraged to put a run in their step. The Macedon Ranges Running Club will be hosting a 13-week Start to…
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New citizens for Macedon
Nineteen Macedon Ranges residents will take the oath to become Australian citizens during Australia Day celebrations on Saturday. This year marks 70 years since Australian…
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A guide to local Australia Day celebrations
Australia’s official national celebration is next week. Friday, January 26 is a national public holiday and a range of celebrations, organised by community groups and…
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