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Police arrest trio of alleged traffickers
Thee people have been arrested and large quantities of illicit drugs, cash and weapons seized during police raids in Melbourne’s west on Monday.
After building...
Running to vanquish the black dog
In an extraordinary effort to raise awareness and funds for mental health, runner Alex Cleary has set himself an epic challenge, to run 100kms...
Send him down to the shed
Men’s Shed Week is an annual recognition of the benefits of men’s sheds across Australia, led by the Australian Men’s Shed Association.
Running from September...
My Place
Sunbury's Garnet Jacob is a social worker with non-for-profit organisation Give Until it Hurts (GUIH) and is passionate about social work. Oscar Parry spoke...
Every conversation matters
Kids Helpline is reminding Australians that we can all play a part in promoting safety and wellbeing among children and young people.
Kids Helpline is...
DonateLife raises awareness of eye and tissue donation
DonateLife is calling for more eye and tissue donors, reminding Australians that you do not need to die in hospital to be considered for...
Sunbury CFA calls for volunteers
Sunbury CFA Fire Brigade is calling for more volunteers, with both operational and support roles available.
Sunbury CFA captain Paul Brown said due to the...
Sharing kitchen skills
Participants of a Sunbury disability support group held a free cooking class, demonstrating the skills learnt through ongoing educational sessions covering kitchen skills and...
Council split on gambling policy
Macedon Ranges councillors voted to adopt a new Gambling Harm Minimisation Policy and revoke the previously adopted Electronic Gaming Machine (Pokies) Community Policy at...
Maplestone dumping concerns
A petition calling for action on illegal dumping on vacant blocks in Maplestone Eetate, Sunbury, has been presented to Hume council.
During the August 26...
Council adopts heritage strategy
Macedon Ranges council adopted its 10-year heritage strategy, which received input from several historical societies, three registered Aboriginal parties, and local museums.
The strategy contains...
Safety tips for your garage
Victorian fire services are calling on residents to prioritize garage fire safety this winter, following an increase in garage-related fires.
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)...
Celebrate Men’s Shed Week
The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) is celebrating Men’s Shed Week from September 1-7 with the theme, Send him down to the Shed.
Throughout the...
School bonus extended
A $400 school saving bonus announced in May's state budget will also be able to be spent on textbooks, the state government has announced.
The...
Age of criminal responsibility increased
The age of criminal responsibility for children will be lifted to 12 years old after youth justice laws were passed by state Parliament.
The state...
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Vernons’ winning show
It was the Vernon show as Gisborne claimed an important win against Sunbury United in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup.
After an...
