Woodend
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Accolade for Woodend filmmaker
Veteran filmmaker Michael Dillon AM has been honoured for his lifetime’s work, which includes more than 100 mountain and adventure film projects stretching over 50 years. He has been awarded the Grand Prize of the International Alliance for Mountain Film – and it’s the first time it has been presented to someone from the Southern…
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Fuel load fears in Woodend
A dangerously high fuel load along the roadside of Black Forest Drive at Woodend is causing increasing concern for neighbouring property owners. Residents of Garner Quadrant whose properties back onto the road are appealing for Regional Roads Victoria to attend to the danger. Vicky Ruschin has had a local fire brigade representative come out to…
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Garden the fire-wise way: Woodend brigade shares tips
Woodend Fire Brigade’s new fire-wise garden has opened and members have shared tips for anyone seeking to take a similar approach. Located at the front of the station, the garden was a combined effort of members including removal of hazardous trees and careful planning and design. The garden also offers the community landscaping ideas in…
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Local stars shine at MVAs
Soul virtuosos Emma Donovan & The Putbacks were the standout triumph at the 2021 Music Victoria Awards. The group, which has a local connection, scooped up three awards at the 17th annual event at the Melbourne Recital Centre on Thursday evening including Best Soul, Funk, R’n’B or Gospel Act, Best Group, and Best Album for…
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Mine shaft rescues
Two dogs have been rescued from mine shafts by local CFA brigades and a specialist unit in the space of week. In the most recent incident, a dog was rescued from a shaft in a remote location in the Wombat Forest near Woodend in darkness last Friday night. Woodend CFA volunteers took some time to…
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No safe crossing
St Ambrose Parish Primary’s community doesn’t want to see a disastrous traffic accident resulting from a lack of safe pedestrian access in the school precinct. The Woodend school is one of the only ones in the district without school crossings and the school community wants action. More than 150 parents lodged concerns with the council…
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RRV to consult on Black Forest Drive
Calls for further community consultation on proposed changes to Black Forest Drive have been heeded. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas has announced in-person listening sessions in December to allow the Macedon Ranges community to provide more feedback on the project. The $6 million project for 11.7 kilometres of works on the road linking Woodend and Macedon…
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Epic orchestra performance
This Saturday is a special one for Resonance String Orchestra as it delivers Epic, its debut Mount Alexander Shire live performance in the Castlemaine Town Hall. Led by its artistic patron Zoe Knighton of Victoria’s acclaimed Flinders quartet, the 50-piece community string orchestra comprises both adult and junior members who live in the Macedon Ranges and Mount…
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Plant sale fundraiser a success
A wet weekend did not deter Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees volunteers. On Saturday, their outdoor plant stall went ahead as planned, despite inclement weather. With about 1500 plants for sale, as well as a sausage sizzle, CWA cake stall and live musical entertainment, Woodenders refused to let the elements spoil the fun. A…
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Ethical effort in Woodend
A Woodend resident has recruited local businesses to join a campaign promoting the sale of ethically produced products. Margaret Leahy is a member of ACRATH – Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans – an organisation committed to supporting and advocating for people in exploited and forced labour around the world. She is encouraging people…
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LANES PLAN DIVIDES
Opinion is divided among Woodend and Macedon residents over a Regional Roads Victoria plan to reconfigure Black Forest Drive from four lanes to two. The $6 million project for 11.7 kilometres of works on the road linking the two towns will see the current four-lane configuration reduced to two lanes plus a three-metre-wide painted centre…
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Brewery battle ends
Holgate Brewhouse’s new discovery centre has been granted dining privileges and increased opening hours in the resolution of a bungled planning permit. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has removed restrictions on serving beer and food, and extended hours at the visitor centre and beer gardens to 9pm. VCAT’s order comes with a patron cap…