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More detail wanted on sick pay guarantee
On Labour Day, Premier Daniel Andrews announced a sick pay guarantee for casual workers – but it’s argued there’s not enough detail about how the…
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Contemporary art show in Kyneton
Kyneton Contemporary Art Triennial, ‘Holding the Circle’, is taking place until March 27. The model, described by the group as “art-led, artist-focused”, infuses art in…
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Macedon Ranges ‘magnificent’ photography exhibition
The Macedon Ranges Photographic Society is putting on a feast for your eyes – check out the Magnificent Macedon Ranges Photography Exhibition happening Friday, March…
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Friends of Organ Pipes celebrate 50 years
Fifty years ago, in 1972, Organ Pipes National Park was proclaimed. Its stunning and unique basalt columns were formed from ancient molten lava, and rise…
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Through the Archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors 30 years ago March 17, 1992 The ability of the Macedon Ranges Water Authority to…
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Crime rate on the decline
The overall crime rate in the Macedon Ranges decreased 26 per cent last year, while it fell 18 per cent in Hume. From robbery to…
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Sunbury’s Chido Mwat’s comedy festival debut to shine
Doctor by day and comedian by night, Sunbury-based Chido Mwat’s debut Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) show is all about finding her voice. As an…
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Hume’s age 5-11 vaxx rate lagging
Hume residents aged five to 11 years old remain the least vaccinated in the state. Just 38.4 per cent of children have received a vaccination…
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A treasure trove of caring in Woodend
Since the pandemic began, an abundance of community-led organisations have worked tirelessly, with great compassion, to take care of those who need it most. In…
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Sunbury sport star backs Good Friday Appeal
Shaun Mott may well be one of the most prolific sportspeople in Sunbury. The young man, who was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy as a junior…
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Disability plan given thumbs up
The state government’s new disability plan, which will work with people with disabilities in its development, has been welcomed by Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health…
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Pilot program helps rough sleepers
Forty-five people sleeping rough on the streets of Hume were helped to access homelessness support services during a nine-month pilot of a council homelessness pathways…













