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A leader in sustainability
David Gormley-O’Brien’s passion for sustainability has inspired positive change in the Macedon Ranges. Last week he was honoured as Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Citizen of the Year. David’s interest in sustainability grew when he and his partner, Sara, moved to a small Woodend property in 2008 that they transformed to provide a high degree of…
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Composer’s soundtrack nominated
A music soundtrack written by a Campbells Creek local has been nominated for a Screen Music Australia award. Rob Law composed the music for the documentary film The Magnitude Of All Things, which had its international premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival in Canada in late 2020. Directed by Canadian Jennifer Abbot, the award-winning…
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Willow meets her idol
Harcourt tennis player Willow Kelly was thrilled to be selected for a once-in-a-lifetime experience when she stepped onto Rod Laver Arena for the pre-match ANZ Coin Toss at the Australian Open 2022. Willow, 11, was elated to flip the ANZ Commemorative Coin to commence the round four match between Australia’s Ash Barty and American Amanda…
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Renate said yes!
A marriage proposal with a difference unfolded at Hanging Rock races on Australia Day. The first race on the seven-event program was officially the ‘Will you marry me Renate Maiden Plate’ over 1600m. And the first Newham resident Renate Danebergs knew she was suddenly centre stage was when the course race caller read the race…
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Expansion for leisure centre
Riddells Creek Leisure Centre will soon be expanded. Last week Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced Macedon Ranges Shire Council would receive $230,000 from the state’s Growing Suburbs Fund. The Leisure Centre’s current multipurpose room was built in 1994. This project will nearly double the size of the room, creating more room for more people to…
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Directing young voices
Young Voices of Macedon will welcome Polly Christie as the choir’s new artistic director at its first rehearsal on February 10. Polly replaces Juliarna Clark, whose work with the choir in 2021 was exemplary. Juliarna has resigned, having accepted a post-graduate scholarship at Melbourne University to undertake a Master’s degree in research leading to a…
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Record prices at cattle sale
Kyneton Agents yarded just on 300 cattle in the store cattle sale held at the Kyneton yards last Wednesday, this being their second sale in one week with 1500 weaner cattle yarded the previous Wednesday. Two feature lines of joined heifers and cows were yarded and attracted very strong competition from buyers who attended in…
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Australia’s largest suffolk ewe auction
The Suffolk Society of Victoria in conjunction with Elders and Landmark Kyneton have come together to host an inaugural Suffolk Ewe Auction at the Kyneton Saleyards on February 5. The auction aims to bring suffolk breeders from all around Victoria to buyers in one convenient location: Kyneton. The suffolk breed has gained popularity in recent…
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Funds support our wildlife
Red Box Wildlife Shelter has received a funding boost to support its important work rehabilitating injured kangaroos from across the region. The Elphinstone shelter has been awarded $4000 in federal funding via the Department of Social Services’ 2021 Volunteer Grants program. Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters visited the site on Friday to check out the new…
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Memorial Cross masterplan soon
A high level of visitation to the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross precinct is placing pressure on existing infrastructure and facilities, the local committee of management says. Chairman David Mann said a masterplan for the upgrade of facilities at the site was just months away from completion. “Immediate works needed include upgrading bus parking facilities, the…
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Fight on for mental health
Scott Trezise admits he’s “a bit old to be making a debut” in boxing but he’s proving age is just a number. The 53-year-old is also stepping into the ring for a cause close to his heart: mental health awareness and support. His first professional fight on March 19 will help raise funds for Lachy’s…
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Barry’s bonsai classes are back
After a four-month spell, Newstead’s own resident bonsai master is back offering to teach others the ancient art with the return of his backyard bonsai classes. But this time round local bonsai practitioner and teacher, Barry Lacey will have a PA to assist him in running the popular monthly classes – in the shape of…