The pandemic and lockdown introduced us to the concept of “social distancing”.  So how can you stay in touch with loved ones and feel a sense of community while staying away from each other? We learn about virtual festivals, community lunches and digital connections.

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Rob McIntyre comes from one of the Shire’s most well-known sporting families – the McIntyres have been in the area for about a hundred years, and the local cricket cup is even named after them!

After years of playing cricket and football, Rob is now a very busy administrator, working behind the scenes to keep the games going.

We spoke to him in late 2020, just before the summer cricket season, about life, sport, and the local area.

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Sports clubs bring people together, especially in small towns in the Macedon Ranges. So what happens when your season’s cancelled because of Covid?

We also join an online fitness class for people over 65 – so get your trainers on and start warming up!

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Marcus Ward is an architect from Pastoria, who specialises in sustainable home design around the Shire.

We discuss sustainable architecture, the local area, wombats, plus how he turned a decommissioned tram into a home office.

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“Sustainability” is more than just a buzzword these days.  And speaking of buzz, what do bees have to do with sustainability?

We find out in this episode, along with a chat about what sustainable architecture looks like and how landowners can improve soil health and biodiversity.

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Marg Dearricott is Secretary of the Kyneton Daffodil Festival and has been involved in the annual event for many years, starting from her time as Daffodil Queen in 2003. On the first episode of our series of extended interviews, she speaks about the highlights of the Festival, why she enjoys being involved with other community groups and her love for the Kyneton Botanic Gardens.

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There’s always been a spirit of mutual aid in the Macedon Ranges but the Covid-19 pandemic has made things harder for a lot more people and brought up challenges in getting help. In this episode, we find out what help is out there if you’re doing it tough.

We also meet a local mask-maker who found herself rather busy this year and chat with a former Daffodil Queen.

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In This Together is a podcast from Macedon Ranges Shire Council. We'll share stories from the Shire about adapting to the covid-19 pandemic, and looking beyond it. We’ll find out what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and how the community is sticking together and supporting each other.

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