Macedon
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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…
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It’s a draw! Plus two tight games
Spectators certainly got their money’s worth in second round Riddell District football matches on Saturday, highlighted by an astonishing draw at Gilbert Gordon Oval between Woodend-Hesket and Wallan. Lancefield heartened their coach Tom Waters and supporters with a strong second half with a desperate Macedon hanging on to win by less than a goal, and…
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Athol to perform
The Seekers Story with Athol Guy is coming to Macedon’s Jubilee Hall for a fundraising weekend on March 19-20.The event is in support of MacGregor’s Farm Dementia Respite in Woodend. The Anglican Parish of Gisborne and Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group are thrilled to jointly host two performances, an art sale and more in support of…
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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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RRV to consult on Black Forest Drive
Calls for further community consultation on proposed changes to Black Forest Drive have been heeded. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas has announced in-person listening sessions in December to allow the Macedon Ranges community to provide more feedback on the project. The $6 million project for 11.7 kilometres of works on the road linking Woodend and Macedon…
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Heart-starter for Macedon
The Macedon community was quick to rally behind a bid to secure a defibrillator for the heart of their town. Local nursing student Emily Moody’s online fundraiser reached its $2875 target in less than 24 hours. “I was pretty excited – I didn’t expect that sort of support straight away,” Emily told the Express. “I had…