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Progress for Gisborne Netball Courts and Stadium

Progress for Gisborne Netball Courts and Stadium

Posted on Thu 23 May

At its Ordinary Council Meeting last night, Macedon Ranges Shire Council resolved to apply to Sport and Recreation Victoria for $650,000 for a new regional netball complex in Gisborne, and to proceed with the development of a Joint Usage Agreement for a new stadium at Gisborne Secondary College.

Future for All Abilities Park in Romsey

Future for All Abilities Park in Romsey

Posted on Thu 23 May

At its Ordinary Council Meeting last night, Council resolved to purchase the former Romsey Primary School site for an all abilities children’s park, which it intends to fund from the sale of Council-owned land in Romsey.

Gisborne Aquatic Centre Closure

Gisborne Aquatic Centre Closure

Posted on Thu 23 May

Due to unforseen maintenance issues relating to the pool filtration system the Gisborne Aquatic Centre will be closed on Thursday 23 May and will reopen to the public at 6am on Friday morning.

$15,000 available for emerging artists

Posted on Tue 21 May

Expressions of interest are invited from local artists for projects that will engage the local community and support the development of arts in the shire.

Events & Activities

National Sorry Day (Reconciliation Week)

Date: Sun 26 May | 9:50AM- 11:45AM

What does sorry mean to you? Attach your thoughts to the Sorry Tree. Be part of the lowering of the flag ceremonies. Venue: IGA side of the Market Building, Mostyn Street, Castlemaine.

Riddells Creek Strength for Health

Riddells Creek Strength for Health

Date: Mon 27 May | 1:30PM- 2:30PM

Venue: 59 Main Street, Riddells Creek

This 8 week group strength training program is perfect for beginners or those getting back into exercise. Work at your own pace using light weights and chair based activities. Held at the Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House.

Creating an Age-friendly Macedon Ranges (Gisborne Forum)

Date: Mon 27 May | 2:30PM- 5:00PM

Venue: 8a Hamilton Street, Gisborne

Come along and have your say about the kind of community you want to live in as you age.

National Reconciliation Week displays

Date: Tue 28 May | 9:00AM- 5:00PM

Find out about why we should recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian constitution, our local Aboriginal history, what some organisations have been doing to work towards reconciliation, how our young people understand reconciliation, local plants importants to our traditional owners. Venue: Historic Market Building, 44 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine

Emergency Notices

DSE planned burns

DSE planned burns

Posted on Mon 8 April

Fuel reduction burning is taking place in the Macedon Ranges.

Fire danger period

Fire danger period

Posted on Mon 8 April

Fire restrictions have been lifted in the Macedon Ranges, however Local Law conditions still need to be met before burning.

Local emergency Facebook page

Local emergency Facebook page

Posted on Mon 4 March

The Macedon Ranges Emergency Facebook page supports community preparedness, relief and recovery from emergencies and hazards in the region, such as bushfires, heatwaves or floods.

Have Your Say

Road Management Plan Review

Road Management Plan Review

Posted on Tue 21 May

This review aims to ensure that the standards and priorities given to the inspection, maintenance and repair of the roads to which Council's Road Management Plan applies are safe, efficient and appropriate for use by the Macedon Ranges community.

Public open space contributions for subdivisions - Amendment C94

Posted on Tue 14 May

Have your say on a new amendment to the Planning Scheme which proposes that 5% public open space be required in all new subdivisions in the shire.

Stanley Park Bushland Management Plan

Stanley Park Bushland Management Plan

Posted on Tue 14 May

Community comments are invited on a draft management plan for Stanley Park Reserve, located in the heart of Mount Macedon.

Draft Budget and Council Plan now available for comment

Draft Budget and Council Plan now available for comment

Posted on Thu 2 May

Submissions on our draft Council Plan, Budget and Strategic Resource Plan will be accepted until Friday 31 May 2013.

Notice of intention to sell land

Posted on Thu 2 May

On 1 May 2013 Council resolved to give notice of its intention to sell the vacant land at 6 Namnan Way Gisborne South, 4 Gardiner Street Gisborne, and 12 and 14 Wyralla Crescent Gisborne.

Notice of Mayoral and Councillor Allowances

Posted on Thu 2 May

On 1 May 2013 Council resolved to give notice of its intention to set Mayoral and Councillor Allowances at the following levels.

Macedon Ranges Business Survey now open

Macedon Ranges Business Survey now open

Posted on Wed 1 May

The Macedon Ranges Business Survey is now open until 7 June 2013.

Riddells Creek Town Plan released for comment

Riddells Creek Town Plan released for comment

Posted on Wed 1 May

Council is inviting comments on the draft Riddells Creek Structure Plan until Friday 31 May 2013.