Tag: newham
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...
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...
OAM for winemaking pioneer
John Ellis is a true pioneer of winemaking in the Macedon Ranges.
Arguably the first person in Australia to...
Next stop nationals
Amy Hume
Swimming newcomer India Paleg has blown expectations out of the water with her rapid rise to nationals.
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.
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...
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...
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...
Stablemates tread the boards
Zulu and Sinatra are the envy of every horse paddock. It's not often equine stars get the chance to shine on stage at the...
To the beat of a drum at Newham
Traditionally, in Africa, women don't drum: they dance.
But that's the one tradition that Simone Lang doesn't mind breaking if it means spreading joy of...
