Tag: newham
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,...
A budding horticulturist
A Macedon Ranges flower show has been the seed of inspiration for young green-thumb Bethany Thompson.
The nine-year-old scooped prizes in both senior and junior...
