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Josh Barnes is an AFL and sport reporter with News Sport and CODE Sports, who has previously worked as the Geelong Advertiser’s Chief Footy Writer and with Leader Newspapers.

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Plough to Plate Fine Foods won gold for their Chilli Jelly, Garlic and Parsley pickled chillies, Ajvar and Gold Tomato and Chilli Dip. Natasha Petrovska with products. Picture: Kylie Else

Taste of Thomo tops food awards

Thomastown food producers have laid claim to the title of fine food capital of Australia after a golden haul at the Australian Food Awards.

North West

Salesian College students L to R Jack McCann and Archie Forrester, infront of 19th century Rupertswood Mansion (where the ashes is said to have begun) - the mansion is part of an open house event coming up later this month open to the public. Picture: Tim Carrafa

Sunbury’s gem to shine for Open House

AUSTRALIA’S summers Ashes campaign might be in doubt, but cricket fans can get to see the birthplace of one of sport’s most famous trophies this weekend.

North West

BCM NEWS 26/6/2012. Generic gaming machine or poker machine images. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

Pokies fight moves to Supreme Court

A VCAT decision to allow Glenroy RSL to add 10 poker machines has incensed the local council so much that it has taken the matter to the Supreme Court.

North West

Scenes from an Invasion Day protest in Melbourne, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Up to 200 people have gathered near the steps of Parliament House in Melbourne to protest against Australia Day and rally for Aboriginal sovereignty. (AAP Image/Alex Murray) NO ARCHIVING

Bid to scrap Oz Day citizenship ceremonies

AN ATTEMPT to move citizenship ceremonies from Australia Day because of the grief the date causes for indigenous people has been narrowly defeated at a council in Melbourne’s northwest.

North West

Pic of Sharyn Snook and friends (traders and home based business owners on O'Shanassy St - Sunbury Streetlife celebrates local business in a street festival next SundaySharyn Snook, Ami Tran, Kym Schubert, Hannah Liddle.

StreetLife on hunt for charity

THE Sunbury StreetLife Festival is looking for a charity to support – but it needs nominations by end of Wednesday.

North West

Fuel is being siphoned from the Distinctive Options buses in Sunbury a disability services provider. The buses are used to transport clients . Distinctive Options CEO Ernie Metcalf. Picture: Sarah Matray

Arrest fuels hope for service

A DISABILITY service provider has its “fingers crossed” that rampant fuel siphoning from its buses has ended after an arrest was made.

North West

Parking in streets around Sunbury is a major issue causing uproar in the town. Please a streetscape of Pasley St showing cars parked in the street (apparently it's full all day). Also shots of Sunbury train station car park on top floor of parking area in Horne St. Elevated shot would be great if it's possible.

Plea to solve Sunbury parking crush

LACK of Sunbury car spaces continues to infuriate locals, despite promises and a council vow to undertake a parking audit.

North West

Local nurse Louise Beer has been nominated for a national award for her work establishing a health clinic for high school students in the region. Picture: Kylie Else

Nurse checks in for national award

HER tireless work with students has led to Macedon Ranges Health nurse Louise Beer being short-listed for a national award.

North West

16Nov99 Rolling Meadows Estate, Lancefield Rd, Sunbury. Jackson Creek Valley view from Stage 2. /Real Estate /Property

Valley fight heads to council

THE fight by a group of residents to stop a planned development at Sunbury’s Jacksons Creek valley has stepped up a gear.

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