SUNBURY | MACEDON RANGES

My Neighbourhood

  • Max Langshaw on spending much of his life in the clouds

    Max Langshaw on spending much of his life in the clouds

    Community and family have kept Max Langshaw firmly grounded, even though much of his life has been spent in the clouds. He talks to Esther…

  • Rex Pilgrim on volunteering with the SES, CFA and Scouts

    Rex Pilgrim on volunteering with the SES, CFA and Scouts

    As a volunteer with groups including the SES, CFA and Scouts, Gisborne’s Rex Pilgrim says there’s always something to keep him busy. He talks with…

  • Chieko Hester immerses herself in Gisborne’s art scene

    Chieko Hester immerses herself in Gisborne’s art scene

    Japanese-born origamist Chieko Hester tells reporter Matt Crossman it wasn’t until she moved to Gisborne that she immersed herself in the art world.   How…

  • My Place: Gavin Ward

    My Place: Gavin Ward

    Sunbury vicar Gavin Ward tells reporter Matt Crossman that Sunbury’s charm remains, despite the challenges.   What’s your tie to the area? I am the…

  • My Place: Kristen Leich

    My Place: Kristen Leich

    Having grown up in a US military family, Opera Australia chorus singer Kristen Leich has travelled widely. The former New York City Opera performer and…

  • 7 things to do in Sunbury/Macedon Ranges

    7 things to do in Sunbury/Macedon Ranges

    Arabic sounds a’calling Get swept away on a magic carpet ride when ARIA award-winning oud performer Joseph Tawadros (pictured) and friends perform at Kyneton town…

  • My Place: Cecelia Roode

    My Place: Cecelia Roode

    Born in Zimbabwe and coming to Gisborne via South Africa and Sydney, Cecelia Roode tells Matt Crossman she’s glad to call the Macedon Ranges home.…

  • My Place: Deb Mitrevics

    My Place: Deb Mitrevics

    Riddells Creek mother of two Deb Mitrevics juggles two jobs and a string of voluntary roles, but she tells Matt Crossman that it’s not really…

  • My Place: Natalie Harrison

    My Place: Natalie Harrison

    SunFest fun run co-ordinator Natalie Harrison tells Matt Crossman that the 40th year of the festival, held over three days on the Village Green next…

  • My Place: Sharina Mayman

    My Place: Sharina Mayman

    Bullengarook’s Sharina Mayman, 15, created a youth awareness campaign to tackle issues around bullying and mental health.  The Macedon Ranges’ young citizen of the year…

  • My Place: Tony McMahon

    My Place: Tony McMahon

    Sunbury Agricultural Show president Tony McMahon was named the town’s citizen of the year during the Kiwanis Club’s annual Australia Day breakfast at the Village…

  • My Wyndham: Louise Thompson

    My Wyndham: Louise Thompson

    If you’ve had a baby at Werribee Mercy Hospital, chances are you’ve met Louise Thompson. The maternity department nurse unit manager was there when it…

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