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Illegal puppy sales investigated
The alleged sale of puppies in public places, such as carparks and service stations, in the Macedon Ranges is under investigation by RSPCA Victoria.
Inspectors...
Mount Macedon Anzac Day dawn service cancelled
This year’s Mount Macedon Anzac Day dawn service has been cancelled due to COVID-19 physical distancing requirements for public events.
In a statement, the Mount...
JobSeeker increase ‘not enough’
About 700 Kyneton and Woodend locals on JobSeeker payments will be worse off even with a permanent $25 per week increase, according to Bendigo...
Community feeds it forward
The Lancefield Neighbourhood House is bringing together the community to feed it forward.
The house hosted their first Feed it Forward lunch last week in...
Support for women in arts
A new award to recognise young Macedon Ranges women in the creative arts industry has been launched.
The Zonta Club of Kyneton is a not-for-profit...
Get fit in the great outdoors
New fitness stations have been installed across the Macedon Ranges.
Locals can find the stations at the Campaspe River Trail in Kyneton, the File Mile...
10 years of local healthcare
Western Health has celebrated 10 years at the Sunbury Day Hospital.
Construction of the $21.9 million building began in August 2009 and was completed in...
Aiding fire recovery
Sunbury's Cass Cleever is hoping to bring life back to landscapes impacted by a major bushfire.
The 25-year-old has received a $120,000 Westpac Future Leaders...
Sons of the west kicking goals
Men's health will be at the forefront at the annual Sons of the West program
The popular program is a free 10-week health program aimed...
Michael Gudinski dies aged 68
Australian music legend Michael Gudinski has died overnight, aged 68.
Gudinski founded music company Mushroom Group in 1972, which transformed into Australia's largest independent entertainment...
Estate’s name shame
Hume council is considering changing the name of a Sunbury residential estate to reflect a more meaningful translation.
Deputy mayor Jack Medcraft raised a...
Phone costs concern councillor
A Hume councillor has voted against the Councillor Code of Conduct over concerns the code’s requirement for him to use his council-issued email address...
Council backs away from ‘visionary’ plan
Macedon Ranges council has voted to remove a "visionary and model" proposal for Gisborne's future.
Cr Geoff Neil put forward a notice of motion at...
Facing challenge head on
New Gisborne's Michael Smith has overcome many challenges that have come his way.
At seven-years-old, Michael fell seven metres from a tree and landed on...
Students wheel out the fun
Macedon Primary School pupils are looking forward to having a wheely good time.
The school will take part in National Ride2School Day on March 19...
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Sunbury junior creates a Storm
Former Sunbury Tigers player Dean Ieremia has landed a contract with the Melbourne Storm for the upcoming NRL season.
The reigning premiers announced last week...
