News
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A fresh face for arts and culture
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has appointed a new coordinator of arts and culture. Simon Clarke has over 25 years’ experience in the arts, chiefly focused on community engagement, emerging artists and youth audiences. He has also worked as an actor, dancer, puppeteer and dramatist, and has produced, directed and performed in countless independent theatre shows.…
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Watching over us
There’s never a dull moment in the life of a fire spotter says Mount Macedon ‘towery’ Graeme Wilson. Toweries are always watching something. Even when there’s not much happening on the ground, clouds and wind and birds – nature’s signs of impending weather events – keep it interesting. “There’s a team of eagles out here…
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Passionate about community
A Newham resident with a strong sense of community has been acknowledged for his contribution in Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Australia Day awards. The council presented Luke Spielvogel with a brand new award this year, the Connecting Communities Award. Passionate about the value and power of community, Luke has been involved in a broad range…
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Diversity at the forefront
A local CFA volunteer dedicated to increasing diversity and investing in our youth has been honoured with an Australian Fire Services Medal. Gill Metz of Riddells Creek Fire Brigade received the honour last week as part of the 2022 Australia Day Honours. Starting her CFA journey 22 years ago, Gill has held many roles throughout…
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Right royal and ready…
They may be “newbies” to town but Harcourt’s Ruth and Phillip Hay have wasted no time leaping right into the life of the local community. In fact the couple that shifted from Melton in February 2020, have just been crowned this year’s Harcourt Applefest royalty. “Do you know anyone who can say no to George?”…
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A food and wine experience
Sicilian-born chef Lorena Corso will be joining Lyons Will Estate at Lancefield for a series of pop-up lunches this month. Meant as a food and wine experience, the lunches are inspired by the down to earth culinary experiences of Sicily and southern Italy where locally sourced produce is served alongside wine tastings. Lorena will be…
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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…