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Commit to the outdoors
The People and Parks Foundation is encouraging everyone to make a daily commitment to connect with the environment this month.
The Nature Pact campaign...
Council urges caution during clean-up
Macedon Ranges council is reminding residents to stay safe as clean-up efforts from the damaging storms continue across the shire.
In June, the region...
Mental health hero an award finalist
Youth mental health advocate Kyle Hayes has been listed as a finalist for the Westfield Local Heroes award, with a chance to win a...
Lockdown restrictions to ease in regional Victoria
Lockdown restrictions will be lifted in all regional areas in Victoria except Shepparton from midnight Thursday, as 221 cases were recorded in the past...
Land use strategy questioned
The Macedon Ranges Residents Association (MRRA) has slammed the council’s draft rural land use strategy document, describing it as a “blunt instrument” that will...
Support for older residents
Older members of the Hume community will soon have greater access to support, with a rights advocacy organisation announcing it is seeking new advocates...
Art to transport you
New Gisborne resident Fiona Farrugia has offered up her painting skills to the community.
With lockdown restrictions derailing many people’s travel plans, Farrugia is...
Sunbury selected for charity auction
Sunbury has been selected as the location for a no-reserve auction to be held next year to raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital....
The show must go on-line
The Sunbury Show Society is pushing ahead with its plan to pivot its show online.
In August, the committee decided it would postpone the...
Plea to save historic bridge
Gisborne residents have thrown their support behind the protection of a historic bluestone bridge and several mature trees after it became known Regional Roads...
Lockdown art gains prize nod
Newham artist Bruce Taylor has been selected as a finalist for the inaugural National Capital Art Prize.
With many of his working days filled...
Romsey’s newest millionaire
A Romsey man is counting his lucky stars after it was confirmed he won $1.2 million in last week’s Tattslotto draw.
The man held...
Reopening plan a blow to business
Businesses continue to bear the brunt of COVID-19 restrictions as the state government attempts to iron out the details of its roadmap out...
Mental health is ‘everyone’s business’
With Friday marking World Suicide Prevention Day, a mother bereaved by suicide is encouraging the community to engage in more open dialogue on the...
Get fire ready this spring
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is urging landholders to use the beginning of spring to prepare for the bushfire season, despite recent forecasts suggesting...
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Sunbury Neighbourhood House AGM
Sunbury Neighbourhood House is hosting its annual general meeting. The AGM will be held at SNH 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury at...
