Tag: Australia Day
Celebrating all Australians
In most parts of Australia, January 26 is a divisive day, one where the divide between fundamental beliefs is more pronounced than ever.
In...
Dyer’s third Cup — course record
Long-time Kyneton trainer Neil Dyer won his third Hanging Rock Cup on Australia Day (Monday).
Highly promising four-year-old His Finest Hour, ridden by Irish jockey...
Great day at ‘The Rock’
There were plenty of highlights from the 2025 Hanging Rock Cup meeting on Australia Day.
Minister for Racing, Anthony Carbines, made his first visit to...
Councils prioritise Indigenous relations
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has joined more than 30 per cent of Victorian councils and once more decided against hosting Australia Day celebrations in...
Australia Day in spotlight
Macedon Ranges Shire Council will no longer host traditional Australia Day events on January 26, beginning next year.
Last week councillors voted 5-2 to move...
AO for Woodend’s Professor Tonge
Bruce Tonge's ground-breaking work in child psychiatry over five decades has focused on autism spectrum disorders and behavioural and emotional disturbance in children with...
Citizen of the Year honoured
Sue Anderson has made thousands of rescues in more than 20 years as a wildlife carer.
Last week the Gisborne resident was honoured for her...
A lifelong passion
Watching a child have a light-bulb moment in education is one of the greatest joys in teaching for Elaine Murphy.
Her successful 40-year career in...
