Macedon
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Kindness to Elders felt in Ranges
Some of the shire’s most esteemed elders were in the spotlight for a ‘Kindness to Elders’ event at Jubilee Hall, Macedon, for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day earlier this month. Leading the event was Athol Guy, of The Seekers fame, and joining him in telling their stories were Janet Wood, Jack Harris, Colin Cook and…
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OAM for healthcare champion
It takes courage, education and passion to transform a country’s approach to maternal child health services. They’re key ingredients to Samantha Turner’s success in changing lives of women and children in countries across the world through her volunteer and advocacy work. The Macedon resident was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the…
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Woods in charge
Leading Senior Constable Erik Woods is the new officer in charge at Macedon Police Station and has a strong focus on community connection.
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Black Forest Drive concept plans released
A redesign update plan of Black Forest Drive between Woodend and Macedon has been issued by Regional Roads Victoria.
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Rising pop star’s new release
Rising pop star and artist Amalie is releasing her highly anticipated single, So Please. This addictive pop anthem is set to release on Friday October 13. The release of So Please follows the success of her latest single, Good Luck Black Cat. The 18-year-old Macedon artist began her musical journey full-time at the age of…
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‘Unprecedented number of visitors’
Macedon residents impacted by this year’s Autumn Festival visitation crowds have criticised the local council for its management of the event. One resident said the council had closed a section of Honour Avenue for the pedestrians and had crossing guards in place.“Bad luck for the people who live there,” she said. “Along the section of…
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Ash Wednesday memories captured
Macedon Ranges stories from the 1983 Ash Wednesday fires have been captured in a book. Memories of Ash Wednesday documents personal accounts from Bullengarook, Gisborne, Macedon and Mount Macedon residents who lived through the February 16 disaster. Gisborne resident Bryan Power compiled and edited the stories for the project that grew from a commemorative article…
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Art and music collide
Art and music have always converged for emerging young talent Amalie. The 18-year-old from Macedon will release her new single Good Luck Black Cat in May, which showcases her artistry in both forms. The song inspired Amalie’s cover art, which also happens to be her submission to the 2023 Archibald Prize. “I knew early on…
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Commemorative overflow
Mount Macedon Uniting Church was overflowing for the Ash Wednesday fires’ 40th anniversary commemorative service last Thursday evening. Rev Dr D’Arcy Wood led a moving service that remembered the events and outcomes of that day, the outpouring of help and support from far and wide, and the resilience of the community in recovering and rebuilding…
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Tennis enhancement for Riddells Creek
“We want to encourage everyone to come and play on our fabulous courts,” Riddells Creek Tennis Club president Fiona Walker said after a further significant upgrade was finalised over the holiday period. The completion was just in time for the Australian Open in Melbourne, with the profile of tennis at a very high level. For…
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Kyneton topples ladder leader
Bill West There were astonishing finishes to all four Highlands division one pre-Christmas pennant bowls matches on Saturday, with the last end on every contest very much alive. Who says bowls is boring? At home, Kyneton climbed off the bottom of the ladder by eclipsing previously unbeaten Romsey by three shots, Gisborne had the same…
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Flying into the park
The Macedon community celebrated the exciting launch of a flying fox at Ash Wednesday Park on Friday. Macedon Ranges deputy mayor Rob Guthrie and guest speaker Athol Guy AO, of The Seekers fame, welcomed the new playground addition with students from Macedon Primary School and Mount Macedon Primary School. The flying fox was possible with…