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My Place
Erina Reddan is an author, ex-ABC foreign correspondent and a fourth generation Sunbury local. Her novel The Serpent’s Skin is in stores now. She...
Vaccine delays ’problematic’
In Sunbury, we know all too well the devastation COVID-19 caused last year, with 173 cases recorded in the Sunbury area and 20 deaths...
Picnic with a difference
This autumn you can make a difference with your picnic.
Stretched across 10 acres, Viewfield garden in Mt Macedon has opened its gates to...
One keyring to rule them all
When Macedon Ranges local Kat Buttigieg first became a mother, she wished there were more resources around for parents like her to keep the...
Lions’ collective effort
The Gisborne and District Lions Club is helping get children back on their feet.
The community organisation is raising funds for children who cannot...
A place to be proud of
Sunbury Downs College and Sunbury Heights Primary School have another reason to be proud, following the official opening of the Dulap Wilim Hub.
Meaning...
Diggers Rest lifestyle plan
A 340-dwelling “private lifestyle village” could be built on Diggers Rest's southern fringe under a proposal lodged with Melton council for approval.
The multi-million dollar...
Swim teachers needed
A shortage of swim teachers could leave swimmers high and dry, according to a local swim school.
Estela Micallef, who is the manager of AQUA...
Aged care residents finally get their jab
Residents in an aged care home in Sunbury are feeling a sense of relief, after receiving their first dose of the coronavirus vaccination almost...
Council declares climate emergency
Macedon Ranges council has strengthened its commitment to protecting the environment, following the formal declaration of a climate emergency.
At a council meeting on...
Residents to march over soil approval
Sunbury residents plan to march to show their frustration, following the approval of a planning scheme amendment which could allow the transfer of contaminated...
Horror Easter road toll
Victoria has had its worst Easter period on the roads in years, according to Victoria Police data.
More than 9000 traffic offences were recorded during...
Gisborne tower knocked back
Macedon Ranges council has refused a permit for a new telecommunications tower in Gisborne.
A joint application was submitted by Western Water and the...
Mining plan anger
An application to explore suitable gold mining locations in the Macedon Ranges is “in conflict with the values of the area”, according to a...
Clarkefield death witness appeal
Police are looking for witnesses after a man was found dead at a house in Clarkefield yesterday.
The man was found with injuries to his...
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Sunbury church turns 150
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church is turning 150 this month, with its parish celebrating the occasion with anniversary events throughout the next...
