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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...

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 of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

High goals for young citizen

Hume’s Young Citizen of the Year has had her sights set on a career in medicine for as long as she can remember. Sunbury teen...

Australia Day events planned across the Macedon Ranges

Australia Day is just two weeks away and Harrison, 16 months, is already getting into the spirit of national celebrations. Events are planned across the...

Off and running for Australia Day

Hundreds of people will get their Australia Day off to a healthy start with free fun runs starting at Gisborne’s Sankey Reserve and Romsey’s...

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Pelvic pain education program announced

The state is expanding its Free Period Products in Schools initiative with free pelvic pain and menstrual health education for years 5–10 students from...

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