Ranges
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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 has put her own true stamp on the position and been a role model worthy of Macedon Ranges’ Young Citizen of the Year, Australia Day honours. She first joined the…
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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 a strong voice for youth and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, the Woodend teen has been named one of Macedon Ranges’ Young Citizens of the Year. Shaylyn is a founding…
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Mine bid withdrawn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 matter in leading a petition to stop Perth-based mining company Macedon Resources from beginning rock chip sampling, mapping and low-impact drilling. The initial proposal was for a 234km2 exploration area…
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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 earlier this year for the new Live.Love.Life Festival, which aimed to showcase Daylesford and Macedon Ranges, while established festivals including the Woodend Winter Arts Festival had their funding reduced. Daylesford…
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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 received at a special meeting of council last Thursday with council officer request for several changes to be made at a state government level including development of ministerial guidelines, a…
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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 their talent to regional finals in December. The Macedon Ranges heat attracted a 150-strong crowd at the Kyneton Town Hall. The runner-up was Crane and a judge’s talent award went…
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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 passed on July 1 last year means drivers must to slow to 40km/h when passing an emergency vehicle with flashing lights to improve safety. Highway Patrol’s Sergeant Geoff Annand said…
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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 of wine on television. Welcome to Battle of the Vines where there is only one question – “Who makes the best wine?” The six-part series is ‘State of Origin’ style across…