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Free heritage advice for residents

Free heritage advice for residents

Posted on Tue 14 May

Council is encouraging residents and businesses to take advantage of its free heritage advisory service, which has a newly appointed Heritage Advisor.

Friday opening hours extended at Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre

Friday opening hours extended at Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre

Posted on Mon 13 May

From 17 May opening hours on a Friday have been extended until 7.30pm, this includes both the aquatic and fitness centres.

An Age-friendly Macedon Ranges: We’d like to see that!

Posted on Thu 9 May

Council’s Positive Ageing Advisory Committee is holding a series of forums for residents and community groups to have their say about the kind of community they want to live in as they age.

$2 million application submitted for Hanging Rock

$2 million application submitted for Hanging Rock

Posted on Tue 7 May

Council has submitted an application to the federal government for $2 million to improve infrastructure at Hanging Rock.

Events & Activities

Riddells Creek Strength for Health

Riddells Creek Strength for Health

Date: Mon 20 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.

Immunisation sessions in Riddells Creek

Date: Tue 21 May | 9:30AM- 10:30AM

Venue: Riddells Creek Senior Citizens Hall, 74 Main Road, Riddells Creek

Timetable for immunisation sessions in Riddells Creek.

Immunisation sessions in Romsey

Date: Tue 21 May | 12:00PM- 1:00PM

Venue: Romsey Community Hub / Centre, 96-100 Main Road, Romsey

Timetable for immunisation sessions in Romsey.

Gisborne Cooking for 1 or 2

Gisborne Cooking for 1 or 2

Date: Wed 22 May | 11:00AM- 1:00PM

Venue: 1 Kilmore Road, Gisborne

Come along and learn and practice the basics of cooking healthy and delicious meals for one or two people in this six week program. Meet others in your community and cook and share a meal together. Held at the Gisborne Bowling Club.

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

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.

Domestic Animal Management Plan

Domestic Animal Management Plan

Posted on Fri 26 April

Council has prepared a new Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan and is keen to hear from the community about responsible pet ownership in the shire.