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Coliban group getting fire ready
Firefighters from across the Macedon Ranges came together for the Colban Group of Fire Brigades’ annual preseason group exercise. Held on 11 October, the exercise…
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Get fire ready with free green waste week
Macedon Ranges council will host a free green waste disposal week to help residents get their properties ready for summer. Running from Monday 27 October…
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Ultimate trophy up for grabs for local sports clubs
Nominations are now open for the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Good Sports Awards, giving community sporting clubs across Victoria, the chance to shine in the…
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Newborn screening expanded
The state government announced that Victorian newborns will be the first in Australia to be screened for an additional rare but serious health condition. Announced…
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Bridge on home stretch
Construction of the Watsons Road bridge in Diggers Rest has entered its final stages, with traffic expected to start travelling over the Sunbury line later…
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Former mayor’s behaviour ‘detrimental’: Report
A municipal monitor has been appointed Whittlesea council once again, amid concerns that “difficulties” will arise when suspended councillor Aidan McLindon returns later this week.…
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Nature therapy program launches
A new, free nature therapy program designed for adults with disability and their carers will commence this month. The program, funded by Brimbank council, will…
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School sensory garden opens
A new inclusive playground has been built at Sunshine Harvester Primary School which will give children of all abilities new ways to socialise, develop and…
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Suspended former mayor responds
Former Whittlesea mayor Aidan McLindon has dismissed suggestions he behaved poorly, according to a report from a Commission of Inquiry into Whittlesea council. The report,…
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Former mayor’s behaviour
A municipal monitor has been appointed Whittlesea council once again, amid concerns that “difficulties” will arise when suspended councillor Aidan McLindon returns later this week.…
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Plenty of ways to help CFA
A lot has changed at the Werribee Fire Brigade since 1962, but Darryl Well’s presence is not one of them. When Mr Wells, 82, started…
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Hume coat of arms floated
Hume councillors have unanimously voted to consider developing a coat of arms for the municipality. During council’s 13 October meeting, Cr Naim Kurt raised a…
