Tag: newham
Stunt horses star at Cox Plate
Two Newham horses were the proud bearers of the Australian flag at the Ladbrokes Cox Plate last month.
Riders Damian Everard and Stephen Cox partnered...
Making metal masterpieces
When Steve Cox sees an old discarded tool he's not adding it to the scrap pile and trading it in for cash.
A lifetime spent...
Comet captured at Newham
The skies of central Victoria were blessed by the visit of a very rare comet last month.
On Wednesday January 22, a fleeting glimpse...
Aussie champ for second time
In a remarkable performance, a 15-year-old from the Macedon Ranges — more specifically Newham — has just become Australian Equestrian Interschool National Champion in...
Tibetan sounds to Newham
While many people may know a little about the intriguing land of Tibet, it is a rare opportunity to experience its unique culture firsthand.
Newham...
OAM for winemaking pioneer
John Ellis is a true pioneer of winemaking in the Macedon Ranges.
Arguably the first person in Australia to make a merlot, cabernet merlot, cool...
Next stop nationals
Amy Hume
Swimming newcomer India Paleg has blown expectations out of the water with her rapid rise to nationals.
Diving head-first into competition training just over...
Woman killed by fallen tree
A 75-year-old Rochford woman was killed and a passenger injured when a 30-metre-tall gum tree fell onto their car in Newham.
The couple was travelling...
Neighbourhood battery push
A neighbourhood battery could soon provide back-up power during unplanned outages for Macedon Ranges' east if the project gains support.
A Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group...
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...
Man pinned by truck at Newham
A man was lucky to escape serious injury after he was pinned by a truck to a gate at a property on Bryces Lane...
Clear the verges – Firefighter speaks out on fuel loads
Andrew Avent knows a thing or two about wildfire and has a controversial idea for rural roadside management across the Macedon Ranges.
The Newham resident,...
