Mount Macedon
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Remembering Ash Wednesday
This Thursday, February 16, marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most horrific natural disasters ever to hit this country – the Ash Wednesday fires. Raging widespread throughout parts of Victoria and South Australia, the Macedon Ranges was one of the areas worst hit by the fire storms. Locally 379 homes in total were…
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Splendid vision on the Mount
Bill West Mount Macedon Golf Club is one of three contenders in the running to take out Golf Australia’s Visionary of the Year award. It’s the culmination of almost two years of progressive planning by the small club, which has enticed dozens of women to try out golf through the ‘Ladies Get into Golf@MMGC’ program.…
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Top title for top town
Mount Macedon has been named winner of the Tiny Town category at the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards 2022. The village was recognised for its nature-based experiences including Macedon Regional Park and nearby Hanging Rock that can be enjoyed year-round. Macedon Ranges mayor, Cr Jennifer Anderson, said the win was fantastic news for local tourism…
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Tourism town finalist
Mount Macedon is a finalist in the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards and needs your vote to win the title. Named in the Top Tiny Tourism Town category, the town was recognised for its nature-based experiences, with Macedon Regional Park and nearby Hanging Rock provide visitors year-round. Mount Macedon was one of 18 towns chosen…
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On snow gum watch
Dieback identified in snow gum populations on Mount Macedon and surrounds have been flagged as a cause for concern. Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson said the snow gum had been identified as a target species to monitor. She said the council wanted to develop a better understanding of where they occurred, and their population health.…
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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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Murmuring Walk launched at Mount Macedon
A guided audio experience has launched that’s inspired by the environment and the birdlife inhabiting the lush bush surrounds of Sanatorium Lake, Mount Macedon. Connected by your personal device, ‘Murmuring Walk’ allows participants to enter a contemplative space that will bring Sanatorium Lake to life with a multi-layered and poetic soundtrack featuring exquisite vocals, rhythms…
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History lost in demolition
The demolition of a historic hill station home on Mount Macedon this month has left local residents shocked. Benue Lodge on Syndicate Road dates back to 1885 and was recently renovated before being purchased by new owners for $3.5M late last year. But modifications made to the home in the 1930s meant it did not…
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World-class win
Mountain Distilling has struck gold with a first-of-its-kind whisky of distinctly Australian flavour.The distillery’s Red Gum Single Malt won gold in the 2021 International Wine and Spirit Competition, awarded 95 points in the Worldwide Whisky category. The Mount Macedon distillery’s founders, best known for their award-winning gins, were pleasantly surprised to gain instant kudos for…
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A calmer way of cooking
For many, the coronavirus pandemic has been the impetus for seeking out a slower, calmer and more sustainable lifestyle. It’s a lifestyle that foodie Alyce Alexandra has long supported and lives out at her Mount Macedon property. Passionate about the avenue of food from seedling to stomach, it is her mission to get more people…
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Keeping watch on Mount Macedon
A new fire observer cabin has been installed on top of Mount Macedon. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning project officer, Andrew Johnstone, said the new cabin and access ladders replaced an older model and included improved safety features for the fire lookout observer. “The new cabin looks similar to the old one but…
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Conservation partnership blooms
Mountain Distilling has struck a partnership with conservation group ‘aTree’ with a shared vision to restore and protect Australia’s forests. The Mount Macedon distillery has commissioned a planting of more than 3000 native trees on dedicated conservation land in Victoria through the ‘aTree’ program, beginning this month. Linking with aTree, which launched in late 2019,…