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A lesson in the great outdoors
Gisborne Secondary College students have been busy transforming an empty drainage site at the school into a creek bed. The year 10 environmental science students…
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A lesson in the great outdoors
Gisborne Secondary College students have been busy transforming an empty drainage site at the school into a creek bed. The year 10 environmental science students…
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CCTV plan to deter ‘thugs’
CCTV cameras should be installed at sports grounds across Hume to prevent frequent vandalism by “thugs”, one councillor has claimed. Cr Joseph Haweil has asked…
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Macedon Ranges restructure complete
By Jessica Micallef Macedon Ranges council has finalised an internal restructure. The changes, which will come into effect from July 1, reduce the number of…
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Romance goes the distance
John and Sheila Stafford are celebrating their golden anniversary. The Sunbury couple commemorated 50 years of marriage on Saturday after a chance encounter at a…
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Ranges’ heritage on show
Journey back in time to discover Macedon Ranges’ rich heritage. The Kyneton Museum reopened its doors on Friday with a new local exhibition, Unique by…
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Council ups its green credentials
Council buildings and street lights across Hume will transition to renewable sources of electricity by July 1. More than 17,5000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions…
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Residents win speed limit battle
A successful community campaign has led the way for a speed limit change in Toolern Vale. The speed limit on Diggers Rest-Coimadai Road between Gisborne-Melton…
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Macedon Ranges begin to reopen
Macedon Ranges locals and residents can again admire the beauty of Hanging Rock. The iconic reserve reopened on June 23 with restrictions implemented to help…
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Zoologist’s deadly game
Australia’s deadliest creatures will come alive in a bingo-inspired game. Zoologist and Macedon local Chris Humfrey is releasing Australia’s Deadly Animals Bingo – a family-friendly…
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Poor health record for Ranges
Almost two thirds of Macedon Ranges locals are overweight or obese, according to new data. The 2019 Acting Living Census states that 61 per cent…
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Rotary scrubs up well
The Sunbury Rotary Club has distributed more than 15,000 scrub hats to hospitals, with the help of fellow Australians. Club president Janine Reinking said a…











