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Stolen Generations reparations a meaningful message
The state government’s Stolen Generations reparations package has been called “a step in the right direction” by Sunbury’s leading First Nations organisation. Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation…
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‘Art bombing’ the Macedon Ranges
The streets of the Macedon Ranges have been transformed into the tranquil hallways of an art gallery, with four works dotted across the shire to…
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Hume breaks pokies spending records
Hume broke records with more than $12.5 million spent on electronic gaming machines (EGMs) in December 2021, the largest expenditure in the region in almost…
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A ‘win-win’: recycled timber gives animals a home
At the old sawmill on Blackforest Drive, the Woodend Men’s Shed are making tiny wooden homes for native wildlife left homeless by recent storms. Microbats,…
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Lightbulb moment at Sunbury Primary
Kids at Sunbury Primary School were charged-up on science talks in late February as they extended their International Day of Women and Girls in Science…
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Gear wish granted for Lancefield Cricket Club
The kids at Lancefield Cricket Club are having a ball after finding out they are getting more gear, thanks to the Australian Sports Foundation’s (ASF)…
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Temporary closure of Station Street in Sunbury
Westbound lanes on Station Street will be closed between Barkly and O’Shanassy streets from Monday, March 7 to Friday, March 11 as part of the…
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Panel for LGBTQIA+ people to shine
A panel of LGBTQIA+ voices, championing diversity and connection, will take part in the Birds of a Feather lunch in Kyneton on Friday, March 11.…
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New genetic screening technology to improve lives
A new screening test for three rare genetic disorders in babies is giving hope to parents like Wollert’s Chrissy Cimino, as Elsie Lange finds out.…
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Gisborne SES awarded volunteer grant
The future is bright for SES Gisborne Unit, which has received a federal government volunteer grant to purchase headlamps for members. McEwan MP Rob Mitchell…
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Rubbish behaviour from illegal dumpers
Last year, councils and relevant authorities in Melbourne’s northern suburbs received more than 9500 complaints about dumped rubbish, and more than 6500 reports about overgrown…
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Modern times for Romsey primary
A $3.2 million upgrade of Romsey Primary School is complete, providing pupils with bigger classrooms and better facilities. The state government funding has elevated buildings…
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