Romsey
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Rising netball stars state reps
Two rising Macedon Ranges netball stars have been selected for the Under 12 School Sport Victorian netball team. Riddells Creek’s Tilly Allen and Romsey’s Grace Miles will represent the state in the national championship at NSW in September. Both girls gave impressive performances during the rigorous trial process to make selection. They are two of…
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Community throws support behind two young Lancefield boys injured
Romsey Mitre 10 is leading a community charge of support for the family of two Lancefield boys recovering from severe burns following an accident last Friday. Brothers Xander, 3, and Tanner, 22 months, suffered burns to their hands and faces after a small explosion from an aerosol can accidentally put into a fire at their…
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Top finish for Lambert
Christy Lambert has finished first in the women’s field and third overall in the 2022 Coburg 24 Hour Carnival. The April 9-10 weekend was the Romsey athlete’s first taste of a 24-hour marathon. Having not competed since 2Bays in January, Lambert was keen to take on the gruelling challenge. “Early in the race I thought…
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Plea to preserve history
Local historians are fighting to protect the historic Eden Park homestead that could be at risk as Romsey development plans progress. Peter Mitchell settled the farming property in 1858 and it retains many of its original features but lacks formal protection. The property is included within one of three settlement boundary options discussed in Macedon…
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FARMERS FORCED OUT?
A fifth generation farming family fear they will be forced to sell their prime Romsey land and historic homestead as development closes in. Mark Clement and Deva Weitman have run the successful Blue Rock Highland Cattle Fold and Suffolk Sheep Stud at Eden Park since 2007. It continues a long line of farming but planning…
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Coles for Romsey?
Supermarket giant Coles has confirmed it has interest in Romsey. A Coles spokesperson told the Express last week, “Along with sites all around the country, we are exploring Romsey as a potential location for a new Coles supermarket”. “Coles is constantly evaluating our store network to ensure we are delivering the best shopping experience for customers. “We’ll…
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Romsey aquatic centre on wishlist
Possibility of an indoor pool is in sight for Romsey as an Aquatic Facility Feasibility Study has been prioritised for Macedon Ranges’ east. The $100,000 study is listed on Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Priority Projects 2022 prospectus, released last week. MRSC’s Sport and Active Recreation Strategy initially identified the need for a future indoor aquatic…
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A triumphant return to the track
For Christy Lambert every single run has a story and proud moment. The 41-year-old Romsey mother of three has made a triumphant return to the track after rediscovering her passion almost two decades on. Since 2019, Christy has made podium finishes at Gold Rush Trail Run, Two Bays Trail Run and Sri Chinmoy Marathon. She…
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Ranges cricketers inspire
Harrison Sheahan and Lucas Cavigan represented the Macedon Ranges in the Cricket Victoria Under 17 Bendigo Summer Series on January 10-13. Harrison is a 16-year-old left-arm fast bower from Kyneton who played in the Cricket Victoria Under 17 Vic Country State team. Lucas is a 15-year-old batsman from Romsey was a part of the CV…
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Santa touches down
Santa and his elves greeted more than 100 school children with Christmas gifts in Romsey last Thursday, delivered not by a sleigh but by a Powercor helicopter. The visit was a way to say thanks to the community, which has supported Powercor’s aerial vegetation inspection and vegetation cutting programs throughout the year. The helicopters have…
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Construction passion
Newnham Earthmoving’s James Horvat has been named Victorian Apprentice of the Year in the Civil Contractors Federation Earth and Training Awards. The Gisborne local joined Newnham Earthmoving in 2018 after completing school with a strong academic performance but his career at a “loose end”. He had taken a gap year to assess his options and…
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People connectors reach out
Sometimes all it takes is a conversation. A new project in the Macedon Ranges aims to talk with community members about their mental health and help link them with wellbeing services in the area. With the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic still felt throughout Australia, the Assisting Communities through Direct Connection project is going door-to-door…