Tag: Ranges

Kyneton Fire Brigade's 4th Lieutenant Jessica Cockerill-Wright was named one of Macedon Ranges' Young Citizens of the Year in Australia Day honours at the weekend.

Young trailblazer

Last year Jessica Cockerill-Wright made history as Kyneton Fire Brigade's first female member elected lieutenant in the brigade's 134-year history. Since then, the Kyneton local...
Woodend teen Shaylyn Blyth has become a strong voice for youth in the Macedon Ranges.

A strong voice

Just a few years ago Shaylyn Blyth, 17, did not expect to spark change nor the positive impact she has on those around her. Now...
Comedian Tom Gleeson led a petition to stop Perth-based mining company Macedon Resources from beginning rock chip sampling, mapping and low-impact drilling in the Macedon Ranges' east.

Mine bid withdrawn

People power has halted controversial plans for a mining exploration licence in Macedon Ranges' east. Comedian Tom Gleeson made clear the plans were no laughing...
Hepburn Shire councillor Don Henderson, artist David Bromley, Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas, singer Kate Ceberano and Cr John Cottrell announce the new festival in January this year.

New festival collapses

An arts and wellness festival awarded $450,000 in state government funding has been cancelled. Eyebrows were raised when the government announced the significant funding allocation...
A town boundary for Gisborne is still under investigation. Photo: Sam Ellen

Fine-tuning required: says council

Macedon Ranges Shire Council has declined to endorse a localised planning statement until it is fine-tuned. The Macedon Ranges Statement of Planning Policy was formally...
Indie rock group Dr. Frisco brought the wow-factor to win Macedon Ranges' Battle of the Bands heat on Saturday. Photo: Ties Urie

Indie rock wins battle

Indie rock group Dr. Frisco brought the wow-factor to win Macedon Ranges' Battle of the Bands heat on Saturday. The Braemar College schoolmates will take...
Leading Senior Constables Georgie Thompson and Simone Anstee reveal the new-look police vehicles.

Stepping up enforcement

Drivers are still flouting the law when it comes to passing emergency vehicles with flashing lights and local police are stepping up enforcement. A law...
Host Frank Moylan and winemaker Llew Knight on location at Granite Hills.

Battle of the vines

Several Macedon Ranges locals are set to feature in an innovative Australian-developed lifestyle TV series that is about to shake up the staid world...

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