Biodiversity Crisis: Animals & plants of the Macedon Ranges exhibition Published on 22 September 2021 Did you know that 376 animal species and 1,457 varieties of native plants have been recorded in the Macedon Ranges? But the Macedon Ranges is facing a biodiversity crisis, with many threatened species at risk of extinction.
Storm Recovery Published on 21 September 2021 The Macedon Ranges Recovery Operations Centre (ROC) can be contacted Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, by calling 5422 0237 or emailing recovery@mrsc.vic.gov.au
Council awarded Healthy Ageing national Village Hub grant Published on 17 September 2021 Macedon Ranges Shire Council has been awarded $330,000 over three years by the Australian Government’s Seniors Connected Program to fund the implementation of a Village Hub in the Macedon Ranges.
Storm assessment calls to residents reveal unreported property damage Published on 17 September 2021 Targeted calls and site assessments have recently confirmed nearly 1,000 properties across Macedon Ranges Shire suffered damage from high winds and storms in early June.
Free mulch for until December 31 2021 Published on 17 September 2021 We are pleased to offer residents free mulch at all Council transfer stations until 31 December 2021. Residents are encouraged to head to their local transfer station and claim up to one cubic metre of free self-loaded mulch.
Council aquatics and leisure facilities reopening Published on 17 September 2021 In line with additional eased regional COVID-19 restrictions from 11.59 pm on Friday 17 September, Council’s indoor pools and gyms will reopen. Indoor stadiums will reopen at a later date, likely after school holidays.
Call for community, business and creatives for 2022 Autumn Festival Published on 17 September 2021 Autumn may seem like a long way off, but planning is well underway for the 2022 Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival.
Council facilities and services reopening with eased restrictions Published on 10 September 2021 With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in regional Victoria from 11.59pm, Thursday 9 September, select Council facilities and services will reopen following the 1 person per 4 square metre density limit.
New policy to focus on affordable housing needs in shire Published on 10 September 2021 Council is developing a high level Affordable Housing Policy that will help understand Council’s role in affordable housing in the shire.
Feedback invited on design options for intersection upgrade Published on 10 September 2021 Council is seeking community feedback about proposed design options for the intersection upgrade project at Barringo and Hamilton roads in New Gisborne.