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The challenges with staying at home
Prolonged periods of isolation may curb the spread of COVID-19, but it could also cause numerous mental health issues, according to an experienced psychologist. Sam…
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Health facilities in lockdown
Patients and residents at Central Highlands Rural Health facilities are no longer allowed visitors in order to combat the spread of COVID-19. Hospitals, including Kyneton…
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Cheering from afar
A local dance and cheerleading school is calling on its students to tap into their creative sides. Students at Signature Cheer and Dance Macedon Ranges…
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Visitors flout group ban
Macedon Ranges council has urged visitors to stay away from tourist hotspots across the region after “hundreds” of people visited the shire’s autumn leaves displays.…
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Crafting for a crisis
The Ranges Rescue group is doing its bit to say ‘thank you’ to medical professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, group members knitted…
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Sunshine for dark days
A Gisborne florist is sending her love to aged care residents through bouquets of flowers. Scent Florist owner Brooke Vigo is making beautiful bouquets and…
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Police issue fines for Macedon Ranges stay-at-home order breaches
Police have fined four people in the Macedon Ranges for breaching the directive to stay at home without a valid reason. Police conducting spot checks…
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Coronavirus cases rise
The number of coronavirus cases across Hume and Macedon has increased to 34 across the two municipalities. According to the Department of Health and Human…
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Sowing seeds of goodwill
From little things, big things grow. The Macedon Ranges Seed Savers group is providing free seed starter packs to locals who wish to create a…
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Aged care closure ‘taking a toll’
Aged care residents are no longer allowed visits from their families and social distancing measures have been put in place in response to the COVID-19…
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Hume and Macedon Ranges COVID-19 cases rise
The number of coronavirus cases across Hume and Macedon has increased to 26 across the two municipalities, up from 13 cases on Friday. There are…
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Hume offers COVID-19 relief
Sports clubs, community groups and ratepayers have been given a helping hand, with Hume council waiving fees and interest charges and refunding deposits in response…
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