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Retirement village regulations bill introduced
The state government has introduced legislation to provide stronger protections for retirement village residents.
Consumer Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams introduced the Retirement Villages Amendment Bill...
New measures to reduce gambling harm
New reforms introduced into the Victorian Parliament this week will give patrons more control over how much they spend, reducing gambling harm according...
New laws to help police crackdown on knife crime
The state government plans to get knives off Victorian streets and out of the hands of criminals with strengthened laws introduced into Parliament that...
School Saving Bonus announced
The state has begun rolling out its $400 School Saving Bonus, which aims to help busy Victorian families with the cost of living.
Premier Jacinta...
Research shows alcohol labels are commonly misunderstood
A study from Cancer Council Victoria found three in four Australian adults misunderstood at least one health-related claim on an alcohol product, incorrectly believing...
Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and...
Plea for safety fix
Punctuated most days with the sound of screeching brakes and sharp honks, Sunbury’s notorious Station and Evans streets intersection is a hot spot for...
Share your artistic work
Whether you’re an established artist or an up-and-coming creator, your work could be put on display for the community to admire as part of...
Fifty years of locomotive joy
Bulla Hill Miniature Railway is celebrating 50 years of steam-powered fun this month, marking the anniversary with a public run day on December 15.
The...
CFA urges bushfire preparation
As the summer heat rolls in, Macedon Ranges residents are urged to prepare their properties and fire plans for the CFA’s declared fire danger...
New bridge on the cards
A plan for a new Jacksons Creek footbridge has been outlined following Macedon Ranges council awarding a contract for replacement works.
The bridge was closed...
Riding to victory
A local equestrian team has come out on top at a state-level competition after successfully taking on more than 300 riders.
Representing the Gisborne...
Plane spotting is no light breeze
Aircraft spotting has become a fun pastime for many. Gerald Lynch speaks with an aviation fanatic of what all the buzz is about.
In the...
A sweet partnership
A unique partnership between a local Sunbury bakery and a NDIS support service provider has yielded fruitful results for both, with disabled participants supplying...
CWA Christmas Fair set to be a merry time
Local branches of the Country Women's Association (CWA) are coming together to host the fourth edition of their annual Christmas fair.
Members from CWA Macedon,...
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Know the cost of DIY
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is reminding Victorians wanting to undertake renovations around their home to hire a professional.
Consumers must engage a registered builder...
