Podcasts about Macedon Ranges

Send us a textJoin Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicianTaylor Sheridan brings us directly into his world, where farm life, fatherhood, and music converge to create something uniquely authentic. Growing up on his father's mobile animal farm in Victoria's Macedon Ranges taught Taylor responsibility and connection from an early age – lessons that now infuse his songwriting with genuine emotion and purpose.What makes Taylor's musical journey fascinating is how organically he found his way to country music. Unlike artists born into the genre, Taylor first fell in love with the soul stylings of Stevie Wonder before gradually discovering that his natural storytelling abilities aligned perfectly with country traditions. "I just write music that I like," he explains, revealing how his approach transcends genre limitations while honoring the storytelling heart of country music.The conversation turns deeply personal as Taylor shares the inspiration behind his new single "Stories," written at a pivotal moment in his life. With fatherhood transforming his perspective and a national tour with Jimmy Barnes on the horizon, Taylor finds himself looking forward rather than backward for the first time. "Now having a daughter, it's the first time in my life where I've been looking forward to what's to come," he reveals, describing how this shift influences his creative process. His five years touring with Taxiride provided an education in connecting with audiences through music that serves others rather than ego – experience that continues to shape his authentic performance style.Whether discussing his ambassadorship for youth mental health through the Life Changer Foundation or reflecting on the Michael Jackson performance that changed his life trajectory at age eleven, Taylor embodies an artist committed to genuine expression and meaningful connection. Join us for this intimate conversation with one of Australia's most thoughtful country voices as he prepares to share stages with Jimmy Barnes while navigating the beautiful chaos of new parenthood. Listen now to discover the stories behind the storyteller.What has Taylor Sheridan been up to lately?  Let's find out!Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!!Visit: ThatRadioChick.com.au

In this episode of Dish the Dirt, we speak with Olivia from Pemberley of Malmsbury about her third year participating in the Main Central floral installation at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show. After winning a Gold Medal and People's Choice Award in 2023, and a Bronze Award last year, Olivia returns with even more passion—this time celebrating community, collaboration, and local blooms.We dive into how Olivia and her fellow micro flower farmers from the Macedon Ranges joined forces to create large-scale installations that not only wowed judges and audiences, but also highlighted the power of working together. These growers donate their flowers to community events like the Kyneton Agricultural Show, creating beauty and impact beyond the industry.

Renata Morello from Lyons Will Estate chats with Simon Nash about the Summertime Fling Festival all through January in the Macedon Ranges region. So many great things on this month. @thewineshowaustralia @macedonrangeswine @lyonswillestate

Συγκλονισμένη είναι η τοπική κοινωνία στο Macedon Ranges της Βικτώριας, από την σύγκρουση ενός βυτιοφόρου σε νηπιαγωγείο, που είχε ως αποτέλεσμα τον θάνατο μιας 43χρονης γυναίκας και τον τραυματισμό ενός τρίχρονου αγοριού. Οι συνθήκες του τραγικού αυτού δυστυχήματος ερευνώνται, με τις αρχές να αποκαλύπτουν την ηρωική πράξη της γυναίκας -η οποία θυσιάστηκε- για να μην χαθούν ζωές μικρών παιδιών.

Συγκλονισμένη είναι η τοπική κοινωνία στο Macedon Ranges της Βικτώριας, από την σύγκρουση ενός βυτιοφόρου σε νηπιαγωγείο, που είχε ως αποτέλεσμα τον θάνατο μιας 43χρονης γυναίκας και τον τραυματισμό ενός τρίχρονου αγοριού. Οι συνθήκες του τραγικού αυτού δυστυχήματος ερευνώνται, με τις αρχές να αποκαλύπτουν την ηρωική πράξη της γυναίκας -η οποία θυσιάστηκε- για να μην χαθούν ζωές μικρών παιδιών.

Jill Upton and Sam Isherwood chat to Remi about the wonderful story behind The Place of Changing Winds and the magnificent wines they are producing in the Macedon Ranges.@thewineshowaustralia@theplaceofchangingwinds

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Well, I don't know about you, but here at Life in the Peloton, we are still absolutely buzzing from yesterday's World Road Race Championships! I think we witnessed one of the greatest performances ever. I'm delighted to say that we've got a hot-off-the-press Communiqué pod for you. Joining me are Jayco Alula rider Luke Durbridge and EF Education EasyPost Sports Director Tom Southam. Together, we dissect the race faster than a group of Spanish commissaries heading to dinner… We couldn't wait to dive in and analyze the race, and what a race it was. As always, the Communiqué brings you our unique triple-pronged take on the event. I offer my armchair pundit's view of the action, which this time came from the commentary box in Australia, giving me a great vantage point. We've also got Durbo's ‘Pelo Chat' segment, where Luke explores interesting technical details and hot topics within the peloton, such as the impact of riders racing without radios and what that meant for the race. And of course, there's Tom's ‘Talking Tactics,' where we hear the DS perspective on the race's tactical intricacies, especially given the complexity of the national team format and how the peloton dealt with one of the greatest of all time. Just like a real communiqué wouldn't be complete without a page of fines, our Life in the Peloton Communiqué wouldn't be complete without a Communi-quiz. We have a special edition of that too. Don't wait for this one—grab your brew, sit back, and give it a listen. Cheers! Mitch ----more---- This episode is supported by our friends at The Escape Collective. Check out Escape Collective's Classifieds section of their website where thousands of used bikes, parts and accessories are being sold every day. It's free for anyone to use, not just members. The Dirty Docker is almost here! Dirty Docker is my multi-day event for all things cycling and running in the Macedon Ranges. For the last few weeks of winter, you can get an exclusive discount code by signing up to the Life in the Peloton Newsletter here. The Life in the Peloton book is OUT NOW! Get your copy now exclusively at maap.cc! Can't wait for you to read it.

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP This week on Life in the Peloton, we've got Lael Wilcox back on the pod. As many of you know, Lael has just become the Guinness World Record holder for cycling around the world. She rode an incredible 29,000 kilometers starting from Chicago, circumnavigating the globe in 108 days, 12 hours, and 12 minutes. I was so excited to get Lael back on the pod this week. I loved following her journey around the world through her podcasts and videos. Lael is full of energy, and what really drew me into this adventure was how she managed to make something so difficult and challenging sound like so much fun to manage to involve so many people. In our chat we spoke about what it was like to complete this adventure, to cross the globe, to ride in all these amazing places, and to do so with so many people joining in and following along. Her record attempt was followed by thousands of people, many of whom took the time to join her on the ride, offering gifts, places to stay, and help along the way, as well as the occasional diversion to improve her route! I was particularly keen to hear what it had been like riding across Australia, but I love to hear how people see my country and be able to see it through fresh perspectives. Lael actually reached out for a route, and I was really happy to be able to help out - at the last minute! And then to hear what this adventure had been like.   Lael is so inspiring to talk to, her story and approach to riding her bike is fantastic, and we loved having her back on the pod. Take a listen to this episode—it's an amazing trip around the world, not to mention a new world record, and something that's inspiring for so many cyclists. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Mitch ----more----   Listen to my previous chat with Lael - Lael Wilcox - The best of the best in Ultra Endurance Cycling This episode is also supported by our friends at Wahoo head over to wahoofitness.com to check out their awesome bike computers and trainers. The Dirty Docker is almost here! Dirty Docker is my multi-day event for all things cycling and running in the Macedon Ranges. For the last few weeks of winter, you can get an exclusive discount code by signing up to the Life in the Peloton Newsletter here. The Life in the Peloton book is OUT NOW! Get your copy now exclusively at maap.cc! Can't wait for you to read it.  

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Regulars to the pod might be familiar with the story of Christian Meier the cyclist, the teammate, or the Girona resident and coffee shop owner. But, inspired by organising my first running event - the ‘Pub to Pub' in Lancefield, this instalment Life in the Peloton is all aboutChristian Meier: the ultra-runner. After retiring in 2016 and setting up his Girona coffee shops, Christian hasn't sat still, and instead has found a new athletic passion that has led him to some quite incredible heights! For most ex-pros finishing their career means they wind down and gradually do less sport (or none at all). Christian has broken that mould and found a new love for Ultra-running that in his mind eclipses even his feats as a professional cyclist riding the Tour de France, Giro of Vuelta. I've been loving getting involved with running since I stopped racing, even starting up the Lanny Run Club here in Lancefield. Interestingly in the past few years, we've seen more and more professional cyclists turn to running as part of their training and fitness regimen, even during the race season, something that was unthinkable for a pro rider just a few years ago. Christian was a fascinating guy to talk to on the subject (I ran out of time to get all the tips out of him that I wanted!) but I did get to ask him about what it was like making the transition, what he loves about ultra-running and the similarities and surprising differences between the two endurance sports. We also went over his incredible win in the TDS, an ultra-running race of 145km that takes in over 9000m of climbing in the Alps. I'll leave you guys to have a listen to hear what the man himself has to say about that! Cheers! Mitch ----more---- The Dirty Docker is almost here! Dirty Docker is my multi-day event for all things cycling and running in the Macedon Ranges. For the last few weeks of winter, you can get an exclusive discount code by signing up to the Life in the Peloton Newsletter here.  The Life in the Peloton book is OUT NOW! Get your copy now exclusively at maap.cc! Can't wait for you to read it.

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Hey everyone, we're back this week with another Talking Luft Top Six Most Influential! This week I'm joined by one of the most recognisable and talented cycling commentators, Rob Hatch to talk all about our most influential World Championships. The World Road Race Championships is not only one of the most prestigious races of the year, but it's also unique in pro racing being the only race of the year where professionals race for their national teams, for that coveted rainbow jersey!  I was lucky enough to race a couple of worlds for Australia and I can tell you it is a pretty special experience to be able to represent your country in your sport. I loved racing for Australia and I pick out some of my experiences for this pod, including helping Micheal Matthews to the silver medal in 2015, and that rain in Yorkshire!  My guest Rob Hatch has been covering pro racing for well over a decade and has been following cycling for even longer. His voice has accompanied some of the most epic racing moments in recent years - and many of those non-epic hours that fill our TV screens too!  Rob has an incredible, and in-depth knowledge of cycling and he's as passionate as any anyone I know on the subject. We talked about some fantastic Worlds from Chambery to Harrogate via Richmond. The Worlds really does cover so many different places and characters that it was always going to be hard work to get things down to just (over a) handful of editions!  If, like myself and Rob, you can't wait for the worlds to roll round (now that the Vuelta is old news!) then have a listen to this one, and get in the mood for the big WC.  Cheers!  Mitch ----more---- The Dirty Docker is almost here! Dirty Docker is my multi-day event for all things cycling and running in the Macedon Ranges. For the last few weeks of winter, you can get an exclusive discount code by signing up to the Life in the Peloton Newsletter here.  The Life in the Peloton book is OUT NOW! Get your copy now exclusively at maap.cc! Can't wait for you to read it.

Ever thought about writing a book? Then you should probably listen to this episode.I've got Susan Dean back and she is sharing the story of starting her publishing company and why she wanted to work with great minds to share their story in written form.We're discussing the importance of writing a book, not just for entrepreneurs but for anyone with a valuable story or expertise to share. We chat through various aspects of book publishing, including marketing strategies, the impact of personal stories, and the significance of book covers. After all a book can be a powerful tool to connect with the right audience, elevate one's profile, and create a lasting legacy. Everyone has a book inside them waiting to be shared.Susan started her own publishing company because she wanted to share people's stories; she truly believe it changes the lives of so many people around the world.She started her publishing company in her garage. Fast forward through blood,sweat and tears, and she now owns and operates a publishing house at Dean Manoron a five-acre property in Macedon Ranges. With a team of 12, two of whomare her adult daughters. We publish hundreds of stories of inspiration, includingbusiness success, personal triumph and charity development.A huge part of Susan's ‘Why' is giving back my time and resources and she is a partof many wonderful give back projects, such as Buy1Give1, Rotary Club, BNIBusiness Network Industry and Hands Across the Water.She is a life and business coach, workshop and training facilitator, publisher andentrepreneur. With her help, coaches, authors, mentors and many other businessprofessionals have been able to share their knowledge and exponentially raisetheir profile, brand and business.InstagramFacebookWebsiteDOWNLOAD MY CONTENT PLANNER - https://becchappell.com.au/content-planner/Instagram @bec_chappellLinkedIn – Bec Chappell If you're ready to work together, I'm ready to work with you and your team.How to work with me:1. Marketing foundations and strategy consultation 2. Marketing Coaching/ Whispering for you a marketing leader or your team who you want to develop into marketing leaders3. Book me as a speaker or advisor for your organisation4. Get me on your podcastThis podcast has been produced and edited by Snappystreet Creative

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Life in the Peloton has been cooking up something a bit different for you this week, I've thrown my press badge back on, and jumped in on the rest day press-conference action, to bring you the very first “Hot Off The Press”, Life in the Peloton's Virtual Press Room from the Vuelta España.  With so much action and suspense at the Spanish Grand Tour, which - I keep reminding everyone, was a favourite race of mine, I figured why not get on the phone, dial in to the pelo, and get the freshest possible take on what is going on.  I was lucky enough to speak to some of the most important characters from this year's race, including the current red jersey wearer, Ben O'Connor, stage winner Mike Woods, Richard Carapaz's sports director at EF, Juanma Garate, as well as top domestiques Robert Gesink and Carlos Verona.  Make no mistake this is a brutal edition of the Vuelta, and our guests fill us in on everything from what it takes to try and win at the race, to what it feels like to try to survive, and everything in between.  This pod is a new one for us at Life in the Peloton and I'm delighted to be bringing you all these  hot-off-the-press takes as we head into the third week, where we can expect plenty of action from our guests and the rest of the Vuelta peloton.  Sit back, relax and tune in before it cools off!  Cheers!  Mitch ----more---- The Dirty Docker is almost here! Dirty Docker is my multi-day event for all things cycling and running in the Macedon Ranges. For the last few weeks of winter, you can get an exclusive discount code by signing up to the Life in the Peloton Newsletter here.  The Life in the Peloton book is OUT NOW! Get your copy now exclusively at maap.cc! Can't wait for you to read it.

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP This week's episode of Life in the Peloton is a treat for all the tech fans out there as we're talking to Josh Poertner. Currently, Josh is the owner of iconic cycling brand Silca, where he has been doing some really cool stuff in the past few years, but he's also one of the minds behind some of the most interesting changes in tech in pro cycling in the last decade. Coming from a motorsport background, Josh was introduced to cycling through at Zipp where (amongst other things) through his work with Fabian Cancellara at CSC, he changed the way that, my favourite race, Paris Roubaix is raced, showing the world that the cobbles could be conquered on carbon wheels. These days it might not even sound that revolutionary to think about tackling a race like Roubaix on deep section carbon wheels, but as someone who raced it back in the late 00's on 36 spoke box section rims this was a real revolution. Small changes like this make huge contributions to the speed of races and the way that the peloton moves these days. To be honest the wheels at Roubaix, although a huge talking point for me obviously, are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Josh's work in pro cycling. His is one of the minds that has led to the revolution in aerodynamics, lowering rolling resistance, ceramic bearingsand a host of other seemingly small but game changing ideas that has sped up the sport in the past decade. I was pumped to sit down and talk with Josh about all of this, and of course recount the pretty funny tale of when we first met in 2019 and he had to go and pick up the race bike I'd left on a baggage carousel the day before Roubaix!   Sit back and have a listen and get to know one of the people who has really changed the sport for the better! Cheers! Mitch ----more---- The Dirty Docker is almost here! Dirty Docker is my multi-day event for all things cycling and running in the Macedon Ranges. For the last few weeks of winter, you can get an exclusive discount code by signing up to the Life in the Peloton Newsletter here.  The Life in the Peloton book is OUT NOW! Get your copy now exclusively at maap.cc! Can't wait for you to read it.

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP This week Talking Luft's Top Six Most Influential is from one of my personal favourite races with one of my best mates from the peloton: it's the Vuelta España with Sam Bewley.  Sam had a great career on the road, riding all three Grand Tours in his thirteen-year pro career and is now a successful DS at Israel Premier Tech. We were teammates at Green Edge and rode a couple of our Vuelta's together back in the day, which made making this pod even better!  Each Grand Tour has its own characteristics, and the Vuelta would have to be the wildest of the three. We both raced there in the 2010s when the race was settling into its current format with the super tough finishes and more open racing than we were used to at the time.  As always, our selection of the most influential parts of the race includes some of the action from the stages, but also the stories, the climbs, crosswinds, routes, and riders that have made this race so special. There are even a few first-hand accounts of some of those key stages and some nice bits of detail that you would certainly never have seen on TV!  I loved having Sam back on the pod and being able to chat about some of those stages and moments, as well as one superb post-race beer session (post our race - if not the race…) which I have to say is my absolute favourite moment from any of my Grand Tour experiences; a special memory and a great story to tell.  This one is a blast, and on the eve of the race itself, I hope it leaves you thirsty for a bit more Vuelta action! I have teamed up with Elderton Wines to bring you the Life in the Peloton x Elderton Shiraz! It's full-bodied, rich and classic and I can't wait for you to try it! The Dirty Docker is almost here! Dirty Docker is my multi-day event for all things cycling and running in the Macedon Ranges. For the last few weeks of winter, you can get an exclusive discount code by signing up for the Life in the Peloton Newsletter here.  The Life in the Peloton book is OUT NOW! Get your copy now exclusively at maap.cc! Can't wait for you to read it.

I was lucky enough to be invited to stay at Oakwood Premier in Southbank, Melbourne for two nights. We stayed on the 37th floor in a glorious one bedroom apartment with a view out across the river and the city to the Richmond, Kew and even a glimpse of the Dandenongs. Everything looks different from so high up and I loved taking in the lights of the city by night and then watching the sun rise up between the buildings in the morning. The apartment was super comfortable and had we wanted to stay there and never leave, it had a fully equipped kitchen with a Nespresso machine, glasses for every occasion and even a set of measuring cups! But of course, we didn't need to cook because we were also invited to dine at Strato on the 40th floor. Culinary director Gagan Sharma and his team looked after us beautifully, taking us through the menu with Huon salmon tartare and Thomastown mini burrata to start followed by honey glazed Macedon Ranges duck breast and Spatchcock with Makhani gravy and an onion bhaji – the gravy and bhaji a nod to Gagan's roots. We finished with all three of the desserts which were stunning in their colour, texture and flavour: Yuzu Honey Ginger Semifreddo; Yuzu ganache encased in a delicate white chocolate hive, Dark Chocolate Cube with a velvety caramel centre, and green apple and sorbet. I could already tell from the menu that Gagan loves what he does and enjoys creating menus that allow local produce to shine. It was such a pleasure to talk to him the next day about why he became a chef and the pleasure he gets from cooking and feeding people.

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP This week on Life in the Peloton we get away from skinny tyres and dive back onto gravel with Haley Smith and Rosa Klöser, two stars of the privateer gravel scene Many of you will have seen the epic finish at this year's Unbound Gravel, which ended in a gripping nine-rider sprint in Emporia. Both Haley - who is a former winner of the Lifetime GP overall, and Rosa - the eventual winner that day, were in that group fighting for the win in the most prestigious gravel event on the calendar. While Haley made the switch to gravel racing after representing Canada in mountain biking at the 2021 Olympics, Rosa is relatively new to competitive cycling - having taken up racing just a couple of years ago. We kicked off our chat going into some great detail about that final in Unbound, but I also wanted to understand the importance of the race as an event and what it means to win it. We also got to discuss how the women felt that the race had benefitted from differing start times for male and female athletes in 2024. Like ourselves here at Life in the Peloton, both Haley and Rosa are supported by MAAP, and even though Haley and Rosa are rivals, I wanted to take this opportunity to have a chat about but how the world of privateering works for these athletes, and what being a privateer really means. It felt like the hour flew by for me, I love learning more details about the world of gravel, the races and these athletes through different perspectives. As ever - sit back, relax and enjoy. Cheers, Mitch The Dirty Docker is almost here! Dirty Docker is my multi-day event for all things cycling and running in the Macedon Ranges. For the last few weeks of winter, you can get an exclusive discount code by signing up to the Life in the Peloton Newsletter here.  The Life in the Peloton book is OUT NOW! Get your copy now exclusively at maap.cc! Can't wait for you to read it.

In this episode Carla tells us about her stunning wedding to her husband Josef at Mount Macedon Winery. This is a beautiful episode, where Carla talks about the fact that this is her second marriage and the impact that has on her planning experience. She also talks about how it changed what she talked about in her vows, and how they included Carla's teenage children in their ceremony and reception.  The whole episode is beautiful and there's a lot of fantastic take-aways for your own wedding planning! VENDORS:  Venue: Mount Macedon Winery  Photographer: Ryal Sormaz  Dress: I Do Dresses  Dress Alterations: Alterations By Becca  Hair & Make Up: Lara Hass Faux Florals / Arch (for ceremony): One Big Day Event Hire  DJ: Daniel Sebastian  Florist: Di at Buds & Branches Kilmore  * Celebrant: Amber Gordon from Amber The Celebrant (no longer working as a celebrant)   If you love this episode please leave a rating and review and pass it on to a friend to help get the podcast out into more ears! Bye!  

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Victorian wines, featuring Vine Street Imports founder and CEO, Ronnie Sanders. The episode highlights Victoria's distinct climate, geography, and the exceptional wine producers within the region. Ronnie shares his passion for presenting Victoria's cool climate wines, such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah, which challenge the common perceptions of Australian wines. The discussion traverses through various Victorian wine regions, showcasing their unique soil types, wine styles, and standout wineries. Key areas like the Macedon Ranges, Yarra Valley, Rutherglen, and the Pyrenees are spotlighted for their innovative and diverse wine offerings.      00:29 Exploring the Unique Wines of Victoria, Australia 02:24 The Diverse Wine Regions Surrounding Melbourne 04:33 Highlighting Exceptional Australian Winemakers 04:58 Personal Anecdotes and the Impact of Victoria's Wines   Hosted by Charlotte Alsaadi. Special thanks to SNACKTIME for the music!  Vine Street Imports Instagram  |  Website 

We take you back to the Macedon Ranges and to the juicy drama that is Milf Manor.Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/fifi-fev-and-nickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cr Jennifer Anderson is today's guest on Local Leaders.Cr Anderson has been mayor of Macedon Ranges Shire five times, and is the current deputy mayor.She speaks with Chris Eddy about how she manages balancing a busy GP practice with her local government career; how her approach to council leadership has changed over time; and the value her broader sector representation role brings to the local community. Support the showTo learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here. If you'd like to contact us about the podcast, please send us an email to vlga@vlga.org.au or call us on 03 9349 7999

Is writing a book the best marketing strategy ever?Maybe, maybe not.In this episode I talk with the amazing Susan Dean from Dean publishing about all things marketing through the lens of having a published book.Susan started her own publishing company because she wanted to share people's stories; she truly believe it changes the lives of so many people around the world.She started her publishing company in her garage. Fast forward through blood,sweat and tears, and she now owns and operates a publishing house at Dean Manoron a five-acre property in Macedon Ranges. With a team of 12, two of whomare her adult daughters. We publish hundreds of stories of inspiration, includingbusiness success, personal triumph and charity development.A huge part of Susan's ‘Why' is giving back my time and resources and she is a partof many wonderful give back projects, such as Buy1Give1, Rotary Club, BNIBusiness Network Industry and Hands Across the Water.She is a life and business coach, workshop and training facilitator, publisher andentrepreneur. With her help, coaches, authors, mentors and many other businessprofessionals have been able to share their knowledge and exponentially raisetheir profile, brand and business.Instagram FacebookWebsiteDOWNLOAD MY CONTENT PLANNER - https://becchappell.com.au/content-planner/Instagram @bec_chappellLinkedIn – Bec Chappell If you're ready to work together, I'm ready to work with you and your team.How to work with me:1. Marketing foundations and strategy consultation 2. Marketing Coaching/ Whispering for you a marketing leader or your team who you want to develop into marketing leaders3. Book me as a speaker or advisor for your organisation4. Get me on your podcastThis podcast has been produced and edited by Snappystreet Creative

On today's show we chat to Ellen Weigall, founder of Australia's ONLY 100% female-owned spirits company, BABY Pin Gin. Ellen launched her business at age 24 after becoming increasingly frustrated towards how women were marketed to in the alcohol industry.  BABY Pink Gin is a premium pink gin distilled in the Macedon Ranges that stays pink when mixed. BABY aims to give feminine drinkers something local and premium to drink, without assuming that we just want cheap, sugary drinks. BABY is sugar-free, gluten-free and vegan-friendly.  Alongside being a business owner, Ellen also co-owns her family marketing agency ‘Flaunt,' which she operates with her mum. And if all of this wasn't enough, Ellen has become so passionate about supporting other female-founded businesses that she decided to start her own bi-annual market in Melbourne called the Female Founders Festival.  – Ellen recommends watching The Twelve - an Australian drama about a jury, and balancing that out with some reality TV in the manner of the newest season of Real Housewives of New York City.  Ellen is also listening to a podcast called Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino for your go-to Housewives recaps.   – Find Ellen on Instagram at @ellenweigall and at Flaunt Marketing - the agency Ellen operates with her mum.  Find BABY Pink Gin's delicious drinks here: https://babypinkgin.com/  TikTok: @babypinkgin Instagram: @babypinkgin   Ps. Come say hi at the 2023 Female Founders Fest in December!  – Wanting more? Find us on TikTok & Instagram as @cleverwomenco  Ps. you can ask us a question or pitch to come on the show by heading to our website: clevermediaco.com  – And please don't forget to support us!  If you liked what you heard, subscribe to our show & leave us a rating and review - we will love you for it

Today's guest on the VLGA Connect Local Leaders series is Bernie O'Sullivan, CEO of Macedon Ranges Shire Council."I'm loving the local government sector. I've done a full circle... back to where I was ultimately going to be. It's a very privileged position to have."Bernie has a background in agriculture, public service, and local government, and is focused on planning for sustainable growth and managing housing affordability and diversity in the region.He believes in the importance of community input and decision-making in local government.He discusses current challenges including recruitment in a competitive market, the financial sustainability of local government and increasing community expectations. Support the showTo learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here. If you'd like to contact us about the podcast, please send us an email to vlga@vlga.org.au or call us on 03 9349 7999

Today's guest on Local Leaders is Cr Annette Death, the Mayor of Macedon Ranges Shire Council in central Victoria."How do we manage to keep women involved in these roles beyond that, beyond their first term? And then how do we diversify that even more?"Cr Death is a first-term councillor and has found the experience to be rewarding and challenging.Annette decided to run for local government to raise awareness of strategic land use planning issues in her area.She was surprised to be elected and has had to balance her role as mayor with her full-time job and family responsibilities. Annette has received support and mentoring from other first-term mayors and is part of a network of women in local government.She is focused on community engagement and wants to ensure that the community's voices are heard in decision-making processes.Annette is passionate about addressing the housing crisis and finding a balance between population growth and preserving the rural character of the Macedon Ranges. Support the showTo learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here. If you'd like to contact us about the podcast, please send us an email to vlga@vlga.org.au or call us on 03 9349 7999

For its 71st year, MIFF promises more of what we've come to expect (and look forward to): the best of cinema from around the world, highly engaging documentaries and festival circuit favourites. As ever, international films will take centre stage. Korean-Canadian filmmaker Celine Song's directorial debut Past Lives, about the reunion of two childhood friends, premiered in competition at the Berlinale and is already tipped as an Oscar contender. Melbournians can also look forward to a stunning lineup of local films including Mark Leonard Winter's The Rooster, starring Hugo Weaving and Phoenix Raei and set in regional Victoria; This Is Going To Be Big, which follows students and staff at a specialist school in the Macedon Ranges preparing for their John Farnham-themed musical. MIFF's Artistic Director, Al Cossar, joins Around Town with his festival tips and tricks.  Featured on today's episode:  The Melbourne International Film Festival New episodes of Broadsheet Melbourne Around Town drop Monday, Wednesday, Friday each week. Subscribe on the LiSTNR app to make sure you don't miss an episode. And keep up-to-date on everything Broadsheet has to offer at www.Broadsheet.com.au, or at @Broadsheet_melb.  Broadsheet Melbourne Around Town is hosted by Katya Wachtel and produced by Nicola Sitch. Deirdre Fogarty is the Executive Producer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to running short-term accommodation, outdoor spaces are almost always lower on the priority list than a property's interior, but award-winning, Victorian-based landscape designer and seasoned host Kathleen Murphy is determined to change that. After a brief stint in the corporate world, Kathleen trained in horticulture in the Dublin Botanical Gardens in Ireland, completing further studies with the Royal Horticultural Society and Melbourne's Burnley University following. Having relocated back to Australia in the subsequent years, she established Kathleen Murphy Landscape Design in 2006 and has been designing gardens with her small team ever since, maintaining a strong focus on linking the architecture of the house and buildings to the surrounding landscape. Despite her foray into hosting starting with her holiday property Inlet House in the seaside Victorian town of Inverloch, she recently took this off the short-term rental market in order to move into it with her family full-time, transforming her former primary residence in the Macedon Ranges into a stunning, self-contained getaway. I've long-admired some of the incredible gardens Kathleen has cultivated over her professional career and it was truly a delight to be able to chat with her for the podcast recently.

Ollie is with Simon and Richo to give a Vintage 23 update for the Macedon Region, this is Australia's coolest region and things get tricky in seasons like this but we should see some great wines once vintage wraps up in a couple of weeks. @thewineshowaustralia @macedonrangeswine @lyonswillestate

Kicking off our new format of interviewing the people responsible for a Master Sommeliers favourite wines. First up it's Michael Dhillon from 'Bindi' Wines. In this episode we discuss: The history of the agriculture and land that Bindi Carlos reveals a CRAZY story about how their wines became Heston Blumenthal's favourite The growth of Bindi wines branching out into Dhillon Wines Processes for creating unique and identifiable winemaking What Michael drinks in his own home About Bindi: ‘Bindi', 50 kilometres north-west of Melbourne in the Macedon Ranges, is the family property of the Dhillon family. Their vineyard and winemaking philosophy is to seek balance and purity in the expression of our various individual vineyard sites and this philosophy is applied to farming and conservation at ‘Bindi'; the preservation of the natural harmony. Check out their website (grab a few bottles if you're lucky): https://bindiwines.com.au/ Follow their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bindiwines/ This podcast proudly presented by Grays.com where we buy our wines for the episodes. Check them out here:  bit.ly/grayswinepod Follow our Instagram for more hints, tips and teachings: https://www.instagram.com/gotsomme/ Watch this episode on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/z3OMI7-SKsM Become a member of our Patreon where exclusive content, unedited 20+ minute episodes and the chance to join us in studio awaits! https://www.patreon.com/GotSomme  This podcast proudly presented by Grays.com: https://www.grays.com/search/wine-and-more?tab=itemsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOTE: This episode contains discussion of death, grief and stillbirth. Listener discretion is advised.There's a lot of reasons why Christmas and the New Year can be difficult, stressful and affect our mental health. Our guest for this episode is Kelly Scott, the current Victorian President of the Australian Funeral Directors Association and also its National Senior Vice President.Kelly is the General Manager of T J Scott & Son Funeral Directors based in the Macedon Ranges, Victoria – it's a family business, which was established by her great-grandfather Thomas John Scott in 1938. She works alongside her father John Scott, and brother Daniel and has been in the profession for more than 25 years.Kelly sees grief and loss up front and works with people during the most difficult time of their lives. We thought she'd offer insightful living experience of the how the Christmas and New Year can be a particularly tough time. And we were interested to know more about how funeral directors play a role in supporting individuals and communities. It's an area of support that may not be front of mind when we think about mental health and wellbeing.If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)MORE SUPPORTSANDS - miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death supportSuicide Callback ServiceThe Australian Centre for Grief and BereavementOther Bereavement ServicesProduced and hosted by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Sharing people's stories is something I am truly passionate about, and today's guest shares that same passion – I am sharing people's stories through podcasting and she is sharing stories through books. Susan Dean is our guest today, and she is the founder of Dean Publishing, a publishing house at Dean Manor set a five-acre property in Macedon Ranges, Victoria Australia.) They publish hundreds of stories of inspiration, including business success, personal triumph and charity development. Today we talk about Susan's personal journey, what it takes to be able to author your own book, the process Dean Publishing takes to help people extract their stories, lessons and experiences into words and so much more. If you have ever thought about authoring a book, and thought the traditional pathways of sitting in front of a type writer in the forest for 12 months is not for you, this could be what you have needed to hear to get that book off the ground. Connect with Susan Dean / Dean Publishing: https://www.deanpublishing.com/  Connect with Maritza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritza_barone/ Learn more about Guide Your Light Network | Podcasts With Purpose www.guideyourlightnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Georgie Purcell is the Animal Justice Party candidate for Northern Victoria in the upcoming state election. She is a passionate animal protection advocate living in the beautiful Macedon Ranges on Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Country.Georgie has spent her adult life working on causes she feels mostly passionately about – animal protection, unionism and ensuring a secure and dignified retirement for working people. For the past 4 years, she has been proud and honoured to work as Chief of Staff to Victoria's first Animal Justice Party MP – playing a key role in achieving legislative reform to better the lives of animals. But after entering a political role at just 26 years old – she has noticed the way young people, particularly young women, are not represented in our halls of power. Georgie wants to change that.Georgie has been involved in the animal protection movement for 11 years – volunteering on campaigns to end puppy farming, ban jumps racing and stop duck shooting. Georgie has a double degree in law and communications/politics. She is admitted as an Australian lawyer, and is a graduate of the Pathway to Politics Program for Women and Centre for Australian Progress.In her spare time, she loves to hang out with her 17 sheep, donkey, 3 horses, 4 ex-puppy farm dogs and 4 cats.Get in TouchEmail: georgie.purcell.ajp@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/georgie.purcell.ajpInstagram: @georgie.purcell.ajpTwitter: @georgievpurcellThis episode is brought to you by Bloody Vegans Productions.For the first time here at Bloody Vegans Productions we are offering One to One learning sessions designed to help set you on your path to becoming a successful podcaster.We have a host of potential sessions available to book now covering a variety of subjects from choosing the right equipment to marketing your show & many more besides.All sessions are priced at £25 for an hour of one to one coaching bespoke to where you at on your podcasting journey.If you are passionate about becoming a podcaster or perhaps you are a podcaster in need of some support then don't hesitate to book your one to one session today at bloodyvegansproductions.comWe look forward to seeing you there.Finally a huge THANK YOU to Patreon supporter Little Pigeon Bird Sanctuary . You can support the sanctuary at https://www.littlegreenpigeon.co.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wanted to be a published author? Look no further! Today in the Confessional, Sandy chats with Susan Dean, the founder of Dean Publishing and a woman who is passionate about helping others to share their stories or their expertise, guiding people to become published authors. As the founder of this heart-centred family business, Susan started her career working with disenfranchised youth, and she found the power of storytelling to support them was so beneficial. This is something that led her to coaching and working with John Gray, the author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. Susan's genuine passion in helping others put their stories out in the world is infectious! Her business is based at Dean Manor, nestled in the beautiful Macedon Ranges in Victoria and if you are ready to share your wisdom, they can help guide you through the entire process - from writing, to editing, to publishing your own book! It was a joy to chat with Susan, and as she says, it is never too late to be a published author!You can follow Susan here:https://www.deanpublishing.com/https://www.instagram.com/deanpublishinghttps://www.instagram.com/susandeanofficialThe Good Girl Confessional is proudly the podcast of Wb40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women to share their hard-won wisdom, and build a community of like-minded women.https://wb40.com

Block judge and tree changer Shaynna Blaze reveals why living in the Macedon Ranges provides a sense of "tranquillity, a place to escape". "I struggle with that," Shaynna admits when asked why the contestants are pushing back against her design advice. Once is luck, twice is skill. All hail the Bathroom Kings, Omar & Oz! Thanks to Simonds Homes - The Great Australian Builder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers in the Macedon Ranges say a proposal that could see them lose their own land to conservation will have "devastating" consequences in the area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman who needs little introduction, Tamara has been with Langton's from the get go and established herself as one of the most inspiring women in the industry, breaking price and volume records at auction among other things. She talks to Jill & Richo about her introduction into the wine world (starting young in a restaurant in Port Douglas owned by her parents), what wine first got her hooked (a 1986 Cullen Cab Merlot) and what it's like to live in the beautiful Macedon Ranges. #tamaragrischy#langtons

The Macedon Ranges is also home to Hanging Rock and so convenient to Victoria's Capital city, Melbourne.  The flagship wines are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.  A massive thank you to my guests who were so generous with their time and expertise - George Cremasco and Adam Paleg from Mount Towrong and Ben Ranken from Wilimee.  For all the information discussed on all the episodes go to www.winederlust.com.au This podcast has been produced and hosted by Jeanene Kennedy. of Winederlust. Music is All About It by Jamie Lono, licensed through Music Bed. Logo artwork is by Odeth Casanova Winederlust would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land which is discussed in this episode, but also Ngunnawal country where Jeanene lives and makes this podcast.  Feel free to get in touch at jeanene@winederlust.com.au

VLGA Connect, Episode 278:It's the morning after the night before.... Chris and Steve reflect on the LGPro Conference Awards night and dinner, including multiple award wins for Gannawarra Shire; feedback to share from recent episodes; a contentious land sale proposal attracting attention at Macedon Ranges; new local government ministers at the federal level; a shortage of professional staff having an impact across the sector; the WA Local Government Minister comes out strongly about a decision of Perth City Council; senior executive news, and lots more. Brought to you by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers.

New Season of the Winederlust Podcast is coming from 6 June 2022 We will be visiting:  * Macedon Ranges, VIC * King Valley VIC * Beechworth VIC * Megalong Valley NSW * Sydney NSW   If you want to try some of the wines from winemakers featured, check out the Winederlust events Saturday 9 July on Sunshine Coast Saturday 16 July on Gold Coast September-November in Canberra   See www.winederlust.com.au for more information   This podcast has been written, edited, produced and hosted by Jeanene Kennedy of Winederlust. Music is All About It by Jamie Lono, licensed through Music Bed My logo is by Odeth Casanova Feel free to get in touch with me at hello@winederlust.com.au  

Ben Ranken has extensive experience in winemaking both in Australia and around the world.His label Wilimee, combines his vast experience in the cellars with his hands on approach as a vigneron. I've been following Ben's career for numerous years and always look forward to what he unearths in his home of the Macedon Ranges.http://www.wilimeewines.com.auFollow Over a Glasshttps://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Walehttps://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=enExecutive Producer Rob Lockehttps://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Executive Producer Anthony Huckstephttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Ben Ranken has extensive experience in winemaking both in Australia and around the world. His label Wilimee, combines his vast experience in the cellars with his hands on approach as a vigneron. I've been following Ben's career for numerous years and always look forward to what he unearths in his home of the Macedon Ranges. http://www.wilimeewines.com.au Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

In this episode, Rob and Neil chat to Anita Donlon from BEEFitUP Australia and letsgetrural.org and, as part of Regional Roundup, head to the Macedon Ranges in Victoria to catch up with Robyn Darby.

From the coolest grape growing region in Australia, John Ellis and his wife Ann (daughter of the great Murray Tyrrell) are producing magnificent cool climate wines with a focus on sparkling. Jill & Richo talk to John about their Macedon Sparkling range, producing the first cool-climate Chardonnay in Australia and working with the great Peter Tisdall. #hangingrockwines#macedonranges

Today's episode is with Tarra from Macedon Ranges in rural Victoria. Tarra has two children. She birthed in both a CBD hospital and a small regional hospital. Tarra was a nurse and also studying to be a midwife. She shares that originally, she wanted to be in a bigger metro hospital in case something did go wrong. This hospital did offer an MGP program and Tarra determinedly found a way into the program in order to experience continuity of care. She had visions of a waterbirth but her labour and birth experience moved quite differently. Tarra shares her difficult first labour. She spoke as a strong advocate for herself but at times wasn't heard. This first labour was hard. Tarra experienced and needed to work through birth trauma prior to her second birth. For her second birth she actively pursued different care and was very clear with her obstetrician and midwife about her needs in labour, after her first experience. This second birth still had twists and turns but also allowed Tarra to feel the support, listening and consideration that were lacking in her first birth. Tarra felt this difference. This smaller, rural maternity unit had the time for her. Their care was more personal and she found the experience very healing. Tarra had also engaged with hypnobirthing and used the Freya app. to support her during labour and would thoroughly recommend this accessible resource for other rural women.

Vintec Club Podcast: a place to learn about wine and deep dive into wine personalitiesIn this new episode, meet Founder & Winemaker of Bindi Wines: Michael Dhillon.Bindi is a boutique winery based in the Macedon Ranges, 50km north west of Melbourne, that he established in 1988 with his father Bill Dhillon. His Pinot and Chardonnay set the standard and are celebrated by the most serious wine collectors. He's just been awarded Winemaker of the Year and his 2019 Block 5 Pinot Noir Award Winning Pinot Noir at the 2022 Halliday Wine Companion Awards Ceremony.Discover Bindi Wines: https://bindiwines.com.au/Award Winning Varietal Pinot Noir - 2022 Halliday Wine Companion Awards: 2019 Bindi Block 5 Pinot NoirWine Books recommended by Michael Dhillon:Making Sense of Burgundy, Matt KramerThe World Atlas Of Wine, Hugh Johnson & Jancis RobinsonLearn more about wine and join the Vintec Club: www.vintecclub.comLearn more about our wine preservation solutions: https://www.vintec.com/en-au/

Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Michael Dhillon the 2022 Halliday Winemaker of the Year, about what went in to achieving this award, what it means to him and how he became a master of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. #Halliday2022 @bindiwines

Congratulations to Matt on his finalist nomination for Winemaker of the year 2021. Simon and Matt talk about the past 30 years in wine and the past 4 years at Curly Flat. He is loving getting to know the vineyard, the nuances of Pinot Noir along with Chardonnay and how the journey is going so far. Matt is a well renowned winemaker and he heads up the Royal Melbourne Wine Awards as Chair of Judges. @curlyflatvineyard @gtwine

Young author Sadie lives in the Macedon Ranges and loves animals. It's fitting that she wrote a story about a horse who wanders around the town without her owner! Podcaster, host and author Yumi Stynes reads 'The Walking Horse.'Proudly in partnership with the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation. Created by Amelia Christo and Verity Hunt-Ballard. Sound production and theme song by Paul Ruske. http://storykids.com.auhttp://alnf.orghttps://www.instagram.com/alnf_/https://www.instagram.com/storykidsau/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Access to quality education is a huge issue globally, and parents everywhere want the best for their children. In Australia, where large areas of the country have been in a hard lockdown due to COVID-19, schools have been closed to students for a lengthy period of time, and parents have been forced to home school their children. Some children have thrived, and some have suffered – unable to effectively engage in home schooling and falling behind. This, against the backdrop of scandal after scandal involving elite private schools and racist, sexist and homophobic behaviour from students has reignited the ongoing debate about the merit of federal government funding for private schools. Season 4 kicks off with John Marsden, storyteller, renowned author and Principal of Candlebark, a P-7 school nestled in the foothills of the Macedon Ranges on 1100 acres of bushland. John and I chat through the merits of alternative education, access and equity and the public vs private debate.    

This week we caught up with Holgate Brewhouse's CEO and founder, Paul Holgate. Paul and his wife, Natasha, have recently been asked by the University of Melbourne to assist with a course on the ins and outs of craft beer. Paul also discusses the history of Holgate, giving insight into all the hard work needed  for organic growth and what got their brewery to expansion point. Paul Holgate: Since 1999, the Paul and Natasha Holgate inspired family brewing company has been producing authentic craft beer from the village of Woodend, 75km north of Melbourne in the rural Macedon Ranges. Paul has a degree in chemistry and has had a keen interest in been since his university days, stating that a visit to the United States in 1997 was inspiration for him to build a brewery and brewpub in his home region.