

TOP OF THE RANGE MOUNT MACEDON
Mount Macedon Tea Rooms & Lancefield A gathering of Mustang enthusiasts and a select group of Mustang GT owners convened on a delightful Sunday morning for an invigorating tour drive. Commencing from the BP Calder outbound service station in Melbourne, the day commenced with the roar of engines and resonated with excitement in the atmosphere. The lineup of sleek Mustang GT cars stood poised, prepared to embark on the journey. Embarking on their route along the Calder Highway,
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ENJOY A SECRET WEEKEND GETAWAY AT LAKE LASCELLES
Lake Lascelles The lake is quite popular during peak times such as Easter when there may be upwards of one hundred camps. A 4wd is not required to access the lake. Most of the time there is plenty of room and the lake is far from cramped. Unlike quite a number of Victorian waterways in the summer months. Generally, there is excellent weather for watersports, fishing, swimming and the lake is within easy walking distance of the small town charm of Hopetoun. Lake Lascelles is a
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AUSTRALIA BUSHFIRE SURVIVAL
Each fire season in regional and rural Australia a bushfire threat exists to property, flora and fauna. Lives are at risk in these fire fuelled environments. The winter months of June, July and August are dry in Northern Australia and the summer months particularly in February are hot and dry in southern Australia. Pre-season fire mitigation management can only go so far. Many call for more work to be done by authorities. The debate is ongoing with how much clearing should be
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PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK DON'T DISAPPEAR
Hanging Rock Famous or perhaps infamous in Australia as a place of intrigue and mystery. The backstory is of three schoolgirls and a teacher on an excursion to Hanging Rock and all seem to have disappeared into the rocky outcrop never to have been seen again. Despite many failed searches for the missing people. Occurring on Valentines Day, 1900. Hanging Rock is about eighty km from Melbourne in the Victorian countryside. A large rock is wedged above the walkway to the summit
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PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK CAR SHOW
SHOW & SHINE The Macedon Ranges & District Motor Club presents the annual Picnic at Hanging Rock Classic Car Show. The largest car show in Victoria and perhaps Australia. A one-day event. The 37th event was held on February 11th, 2024, at the picturesque Hanging Rock Reserve. Time: 8 am to 3.30 pm. Tickets $25 per motor car. GETTING TO THE HANGING ROCK CAR SHOW Hanging Rock is approximately eighty km from Melbourne CBD. On the outskirts of Woodend. On the day, and four km fro
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PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK CARS & CHARACTERS
SHOW & SHINE PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK At the car show, the vast array of vehicles on display was truly impressive, with upwards of fifteen hundred cars spanning from vintage classics to the latest models. The inclusion of motorbikes added an extra dimension to the event, catering to a diverse audience of automotive enthusiasts. Aside from the vehicles themselves, the show offered a variety of food stalls and merchandise vendors, creating a bustling marketplace atmosphere. The p
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