Tributes have flowed for Macedon Ranges councillor, Christine Walker.
Council was made aware of Cr Walker’s sudden death on Saturday, August 2, with fellow councillors and the wider Macedon Ranges community mourning her loss.
Cr Walker was first elected as a South Ward Councillor in November 2023 on countback to fill a resignation vacancy, before being re-elected at November’s local government elections.
Cr Walker, along with her family, have lived in the Macedon Ranges for over 13 years, calling Mount Macedon home.
She was actively involved with the Mount Players, and kept busy gardening, staying active and playing canasta.
In 2023, she told the Star Weekly she was inspired to become a councillor because she believed local government is important, and strived to be a thorough and well-considered councillor.
Fellow councillors, MPs and community groups have shared tributes to Cr Walker who is survived by her husband Andrew, and daughter Isobel, who have asked for privacy at this time.
Cr Kate Kendall
“There are no words to describe the loss of Councillor Walker. Our thoughts are with her husband, daughter and extended family at this devastating time. I will miss Christine’s contributions, humour and intelligence in the chamber. Christine and I first met in 2010 through the Melbourne digital media industry. It was amazing to have a familiar face in the Ranges and on the council many years later. She certainly helped me become a better councillor. Sincere condolences and my thoughts are with her family.”
Cr Daniel Young
“It was terrible to hear the news of Christine’s passing. I didn’t know her for a long time but in that short while I learned that she was a strong willed woman who was not afraid to give her opinion and I will very much miss the banter we shared as neighbours in the Council chambers. My sincere condolences to her family. She will be missed.”
The Mount Players
“Christine was an active member and friend of many at TMP. She, her husband Andrew and daughter Isobel were in the cast of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 2016 and Christine had continued to be involved with the company off stage since then. Our thoughts are with Andrew and Isobel, and all who are mourning the loss of Christine.”
Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House
“Councillor Walker was a hardworking and passionate supporter of the M&MMCH from its beginning. Not only did Christine advocate and support the saving and redevelopment of the house as a community asset, but she also initiated and participated in a very active canasta group where her presence will be very sadly missed. Our thoughts and condolences are with Christine’s husband Andrew, her family and friends, and council colleagues.”
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas
“I am deeply saddened to hear this terrible news. Councillor Walker was a hard working and effective representative for her community. It was obvious she took real pleasure in her role and I really enjoyed working with her. My thoughts and condolences are with Christine’s husband Andrew, her daughter Isobel, family and friends and of course all her council colleagues.”
