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02 Feb 12 | While the government cracks down on illegal puppy farms, animal welfare advocates argue that laws governing them don’t go far enough.
01 Feb 12 | A WOMAN has died after she lost control of her car and struck a large boulder in Chintin yesterday.
Macedon Ranges band Stonefield at Big Day Out
31 Jan 12 | Acid-rock outfit Stonefield rocked the Big Day Out stage on Sunday.
Goonawarra  centre raises childcare fees
31 Jan 12 | FEES for occasional childcare at Goonawarra Neighbourhood House have increased by 25 per cent following the scrapping of government funding for the Take-A-Break program. The  | CommentsComments (1) | Childcare program broken?
Flight to safety first step on path to award
31 Jan 12 | ZAHRA Baho, of Roxburgh Park, vividly remembers coming to Australia as a refugee from the Horn of Africa in 1990, looking for a safe place as a single mother with three young children.   | Treks lead to mayoral praise
Owners get a handle on pets
31 Jan 12 | SUNBURY and District Obedience Dog Club's role has become more vital in the wake of a spate of dog attacks in the state, including the mauling of a four-year-old girl in Pakenham last week.
Family violence erupts across the north
31 Jan 12 | FAMILY violence in Melbourne's northern suburbs has increased by more than 50 per cent in the past five months, according to an agency that helps victims.
Double the fun
31 Jan 12 | IMOGEN and Kate Little are among the thousands of prep pupils starting school this week.
More courts for Boardman Stadium
31 Jan 12 | SUNBURY basketballers and netballers have received a boost with $650,000 state government funding for the Boardman Stadium redevelopment.
Treks lead to mayoral praise
31 Jan 12 | DESPITE having trekked through Nepal twice to raise money for leprosy victims and having devoted her life to helping sufferers, Sunbury's Elwyn Davis doesn't think she's done anything special.   | Flight to safety first step on ...
Childcare program broken?
31 Jan 12 | THE final nail appears to have been hammered into the coffin of the Take-a-Break childcare program.   | CommentsComments (1) | Goonawarra centre raises ...
Golfers to the fore in relay
31 Jan 12 | THE Romsey Birdies want this year's Lancefield and Macedon Ranges Relay for Life to be the biggest yet.
31 Jan 12 | ALMOST $7000 was raised for charities at the Australia Day races in Kyneton last week.   | Big brother's giant commitment | GALLERY: Kyneton Australia Day races and ...
31 Jan 12 | THE Calder Freeway between the Western Ring Road and Woodend needs further safety improvements, according to a new report.
31 Jan 12 | WOODEND'S Andrew Beard has taken on more responsibility than the average 23-year-old.   | True blue fun at the races
Janet Hawkins: 'Legendary' work due to love
31 Jan 12 | THE hard work and dedication Janet Hawkins has poured into the Woodend Heritage Society was recognised on Australia Day.
31 Jan 12 | ABOUT 200 parents and children took part in an interactive musical performance at the Woodend library last Wednesday.
31 Jan 12 | YOUTH programs in the Macedon Ranges are set to benefit from a $90,000 funding injection by the state government.
30 Jan 12 | National pride was on display as a large crowd gathered at Kyneton Racecourse on Australia Day for the running of the Hanging Rock Cup.  | GALLERY: Kyneton Australia Day races and ...
WIN! Pentax Q Travel Competition
30 Jan 12 | To celebrate the release of the Pentax Q - the world’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera - Pentax and the Weekly are giving you the chance to win the ultimate luxury travel experience.
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