Temporary measures to support residents and visitors in April Published on 21 March 2023 Traffic management measures and extra amenities will be in place throughout April to support residents and safely guide visitors eager to witness the Macedon Ranges’ stunning autumn leaves. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
National recognition for the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival Published on 21 March 2023 The Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival has continued its award-winning run, claiming silver in the Festivals and Events category at the 2022 Australian Tourism Awards on Friday night. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Innovative storm waste facility nominated for Excellence Award Published on 15 March 2023 Council’s flagship storm waste facility near Romsey has been nominated as a finalist in the 2023 LGPro Awards for Excellence. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
New youth space to open amid autumn event extravaganza Published on 14 March 2023 The shire’s events calendar is continuing to offer up something for all ages throughout autumn, including another safe outlet for young people to socialise in Kyneton. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Temporary closure of Jennings Street to revitalise key intersection Published on 03 March 2023 Council will start scheduled works to reconstruct a section of Jennings Street in Kyneton this month. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Shire’s war on waste continues as its four-bin system turns three Published on 03 March 2023 February marked a significant milestone for the Macedon Ranges community in celebrating the third anniversary of its highly successful four-bin system. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
2022 flood / storm information Last updated on 21 February 2023 Information on impacts of the severe weather event in October/November 2022. Tagged as: , News
Nominations open for Telstra Macedon Ranges Community Choice Awards Published on 21 February 2023 Council is calling on residents and visitors to support their favourite local businesses by nominating them for the inaugural Telstra Macedon Ranges Community Choice Awards. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
2023 Autumn Festival to showcase a taste of the Ranges Published on 17 February 2023 Ticketed events are now on sale for the award-winning Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival, which returns in April with an exciting line-up of activities across the region. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
New home for Maternal and Child Health service in Kyneton Published on 17 February 2023 Parents and children will benefit from more modern, multidisciplinary facilities as Council’s Kyneton Maternal and Child Health service (Kyneton MCH) relocates to Central Highlands Rural Health’s Kyneton campus. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Gold for Gisborne and Kyneton aquatic facilities Published on 16 February 2023 Council’s aquatic facilities are among the safest and most professionally run in the state, evidenced by exceptional first-time audit results by Victoria’s peak aquatic safety organisation. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
New aged care providers announced for Macedon Ranges Published on 08 February 2023 Macedon Ranges residents aged 65 or over will now have more choice when it comes to in-home support, with two providers to increase their service delivery within the shire. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Social housing upgrade proposed for Lancefield Published on 06 February 2023 Council is proposing a new 12-unit development in partnership with Homes Victoria and Wintringham Housing Limited in Lancefield to upgrade existing social housing and support more of the Macedon Ranges’ most vulnerable residents. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Collaborative plan to guide response to climate emergency Published on 30 January 2023 Residents are invited to collaborate on a new plan that will guide the Macedon Ranges community on managing the impacts of climate change. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
New supermarket a step closer for Romsey Published on 27 January 2023 Council has conditionally approved a new supermarket and shop on Main Street in Romsey, with a permit subject to the formal planning process concluding. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Welcoming our new citizens and celebrating outstanding local residents Published on 26 January 2023 Twenty-nine new citizens have been officially welcomed to the shire, while local groups and residents have also been recognised for outstanding contributions to the community. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
And that's a wrap for 2022! Published on 20 December 2022 Here’s Mayor, Cr Annette Death with a wrap-up of last week’s final Council Meeting for 2022. Tagged as: , News
Services over Christmas and the New Year Published on 19 December 2022 Council wishes you a safe and happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year. Tagged as: , News
Kyneton Town Hall events program set to bring the house down Published on 16 December 2022 Kyneton Town Hall has officially launched its packed events program for the first half of 2023. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Change of direction on Rural Land Use Strategy Published on 15 December 2022 A draft strategy on rural land use and development within the Macedon Ranges Shire Council will not be progressed. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Council to target zero net emissions by 2030 in adopted plan Published on 15 December 2022 A new plan will empower Macedon Ranges Shire Council to reduce its carbon footprint through a series of tangible initiatives across Council-managed facilities and operations. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Declared Fire Danger Period commences 9 January 2023 Published on 14 December 2022 Residents encouraged to clean up properties for summer now before the Fire Danger Period begins. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Shining a light on Council volunteers Published on 05 December 2022 Council is putting the spotlight on its hard-working Council volunteers this month to coincide with an annual celebration. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Council wins Victorian Tourism Award for Autumn Festival Published on 02 December 2022 The Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival has been crowned the state’s best of its kind at the 2022 Victorian Tourism Awards announced last night in Melbourne. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Burning off restrictions lifted during December Published on 01 December 2022 Council has waived a burn off permit requirement this month for property owners of small blocks, to streamline clean-ups ahead of the fire season. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
New home proposed for Riddells Creek fire station Published on 28 November 2022 Feedback is being sought on a Country Fire Authority (CFA) proposal that would see the Riddells Creek fire station moving sites to continue to serve the community and its members. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
New Mayor and Deputy Mayor Elected Published on 22 November 2022 East Ward Councillor Annette Death has been elected Macedon Ranges Shire Council Mayor for a one-year term at a Scheduled Council Meeting in Gisborne this morning. West Ward Councillor Jennifer Anderson was elected as Deputy Mayor. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Kyneton Dry Stone Walling Centre named Business of the Year Published on 21 November 2022 Kyneton Dry Stone Walling Centre have been named Business of the Year at the 2022 Josh’s Rainbow Eggs Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards, also taking out the Excellence in Manufacturing, Trades, Retail and Innovation category. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Outdoor pools to reopen for summer Published on 16 November 2022 Summer is just around the corner and Council is pleased to announce the reopening of the two outdoor pools in Woodend and Lancefield on Saturday 3 December. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Soft plastic collection still going strong in the Macedon Ranges Published on 10 November 2022 Despite the challenges facing the soft plastic recycling industry Council soft plastic collection trial in Romsey and soft plastic drop off at transfer stations will continue unaffected. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
$1.5m for upgraded netball and change rooms at Kyneton Showgrounds Published on 08 November 2022 Macedon Ranges Shire Council has welcomed the announcement by Member for Macedon MP, Mary-Anne Thomas, for $1.5 million for netball court upgrades and female change rooms at Kyneton Showgrounds if the Victorian Labor Party is re-elected. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
$9.5 million pledge for Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct Published on 03 November 2022 Council is delighted with the significant announcement by Liberalcandidate for Macedon, Dominic Bonanno of $9.5 million to complete stage 2 of the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct, if the Liberal Party is elected later this month. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Council wins award for innovative four-bin system Published on 31 October 2022 Council has won an award for its innovative Four Bin System (Let’s get sorted) at the Waste and Innovation Recycling Awards held in Melbourne last week. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival finalist in Victorian Tourism Awards Published on 31 October 2022 The Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival was recently announced as a finalist in the prestigious Victorian Tourism Awards for 2022. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Funding for a new Kindergarten and Maternal and Child Health Centre Published on 31 October 2022 Macedon Ranges Shire Council is delighted that its advocacy project for the building of a two-room kindergarten with Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Centre in Lancefield will come to fruition with a very welcome funding announcement of $1.8 million from the Victorian Government. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Restoration Works set to commence at Kyneton Museum Published on 28 October 2022 Kyneton Museum will close temporarily on 12 December to prepare for restoration works set to get underway from mid-January 2023. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Romsey Ecotherapy Park opens to the community Published on 27 October 2022 The much-anticipated Romsey Ecotherapy Park was officially opened to the community on Wednesday, 26 October 2022. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Kerbside soft plastics recycling trial set to commence in Romsey Published on 25 October 2022 Council is launching an innovative kerbside soft plastics recycling collection trial in Romsey on 7 November to support the community to reduce waste and recycle more. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Macedon Ranges Shire Council releases updated Priority Projects 2022 Published on 24 October 2022 Macedon Ranges Shire Council has released an updated Priority Projects Prospectus 2022, which highlights key projects for investment and provides an update on major projects currently underway. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Funding boost for sports facilities a fantastic win for local clubs Published on 22 October 2022 Council has welcomed funding for two key sports projects to revitalise netball facilities at Gilbert Gordon Oval in Woodend and to progress the recently endorsed master plan for Dixon Field in Gisborne. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
2023 Australia Day awards and celebration grants now open Published on 20 October 2022 Nominations and applications are now open for Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s 2023 Australia Day Awards, and celebration grants for community groups planning to hold free Australia Day community events. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Council responds to flood crisis and urges residents to stay safe Published on 19 October 2022 Macedon Ranges Shire Council wishes to advise residents of assistance measures available, and to update the community regarding recovery and prevention works being undertaken by Council ahead of the forecast wet weather. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Get involved in the 2023 Autumn Festival! Published on 20 September 2022 It could be a unique food, drink or nature-based experience, live music or even an autumn-themed workshop.To be included on the program, your event or activity will need to appeal to visitors and meet set criteria. Organisers are encouraged to schedule their events from 7-23 April when locals and visitors have more time to explore during the school holidays. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Storm recovery events help strengthen community resilience Published on 20 September 2022 Macedon Ranges Shire Council, along with Woodend Neighbourhood House, Lancefield Neighbourhood House and Macedon Ranges Seed Savers are the grateful recipients of a Department of Fairness, Families and Housing (DFFH) Targeted Funding Initiative grant. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Mount Macedon celebrated as one of Australia’s favourite tourism towns Published on 13 September 2022 The village of Mount Macedon has won bronze in the Top Tiny Tourism Town category at Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards 2022 held at Parliament House in Canberra this morning. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Early Opportunity to Share Your Ideas Published on 01 September 2022 Council put out a preliminary call to the community, looking for wide-ranging input, ideas and thoughts to help shape the planning of the 2023/24 Council Budget. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Storm recovery works ensure safer fire access tracks Published on 31 August 2022 In the coming weeks Bushfire Recovery Victoria (BRV) and their contractors, Johns Lyng Group (JLG), will be conducting hazard reduction works along a number of Council-managed Fire Access Tracks. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
New national Fire Danger Rating System from 1 September Published on 31 August 2022 Macedon Ranges Shire Council is encouraging residents to familiarise themselves with the new Fire Danger Rating system that comes into effect Australia-wide on 1 September. Please visit the Country Fire Authority (CFA) website and update your fire plans to reflect these new ratings. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Council announces Community Funding Scheme recipients for 2022 Published on 26 August 2022 Council has announced the recipients of its Community Funding Scheme (CFS) grant program for 2022-23 with twenty-one local community groups receiving a share of $174,868 in funding. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Council makes decision on aged care service delivery Published on 26 August 2022 Council has decided to change the way it provides aged care services as of 1 July 2023, following Commonwealth Government changes to the sector under Aged Care Reforms. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Council releases community satisfaction survey results Published on 25 August 2022 Council has released its results from the 2022 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey. The survey, conducted earlier this year, assesses the performance of Victorian councils across a range of service areas. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Assembly views guide new Open Space Strategy Published on 22 August 2022 Community priorities championed by an Open Space Community Assembly are being closely reviewed for inclusion in the draft Open Space Strategy for the Macedon Ranges Shire. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Cool Changes is coming to Kyneton and Macedon/Mount Macedon Published on 19 August 2022 Over the coming months, Council’s Cool Changes program will be working with the Kyneton and Macedon/Mount Macedon communities to develop a Community Climate Action Plan. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Three-year-old kindergarten service hours in 2023 Published on 12 August 2022 Council will offer more hours per week of three-year-old kindergarten in 2023. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Battle of the Bands 2022 winners! Published on 04 August 2022 Battle of the Bands rocked Kyneton Town Hall last Friday night with six local bands competing to win the coveted crown. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Door knocking households in Gisborne Published on 28 July 2022 We’ve received reports of people door knocking households in Gisborne that claim to be conducting fire safety and energy audits on behalf of Council. Tagged as: , News
Check with Council before removing native vegetation Published on 26 July 2022 Native vegetation is protected and a permit may be required for removal of trees, bushes, grasses and herbs. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Fences in High Street Lancefield to remain Published on 11 July 2022 Property owners whose fence lines are encroaching onto a road reserve in Lancefield will no longer need to move the existing fences as part of the footpath construction process. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Mount Macedon crowned Top Tiny Tourism Town 2022 Published on 08 July 2022 The village of Mount Macedon has been announced the inaugural winner of the Tiny Town category at the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards 2022. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Council adopts Budget 2022/23 and Council Plan 2021-2031 Published on 24 June 2022 Council voted to adopt the Budget 2022/23 and Council Plan 2021–2031 (Year Two Actions 2022/23) at the June Scheduled Council Meeting. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Award-winning Healthy Landscapes program extended Published on 16 June 2022 The Healthy Landscapes Practical Regenerative Agricultural Communities program has been extended until 2024. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Community Satisfaction Survey to move to quarterly interviews Published on 15 June 2022 Council will move the Community Satisfaction Survey interviews from being conducted annually to quarterly. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Study shows Macedon Ranges is a Snow Gum epicentre Published on 09 June 2022 Council’s Snow Gum monitoring project has yielded some exciting results and residents are invited to hear ecologists Karl Just and Tim D'Ombrain present their findings at a public talk on 17 June in Newham. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Recovery continues one year on from June 2021 storm Published on 08 June 2022 This week we mark one year since the June 2021 storm, which caused widespread damage across the Macedon Ranges, and other parts of Victoria. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Council to proceed with sale of East Paddock to Victorian Government Published on 07 June 2022 Following community consultation Macedon Ranges Shire Council has voted to continue the process to sell East Paddock at Hanging Rock to the Victorian Government, contingent on a list of conditions. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Assembly discusses open space priorities for shire Published on 02 June 2022 A Community Assembly formed to guide key decisions in the development of the Macedon Ranges Open Space Strategy has now completed its deliberations and feedback on future priorities. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Notice of Rescission motion lodged Published on 30 May 2022 A notice of motion to rescind item ‘COR.2 East Paddock Community Consultation and Proposed Sale’, which was resolved at the Scheduled Council Meeting on 25 May 2022, has been lodged. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Contract awarded to local company for shared trails project Published on 30 May 2022 Council is pleased to announce that local business Newearth Constructions has been awarded the design and construct contract for the Macedon Ranges Shared Trails Project. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Sod-turning ceremony marks start of construction for sports precinct Published on 27 May 2022 Council is pleased to announce that Lloyd Group has been awarded the construction contract for the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct (MRRSP) project – Stage 1. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Council lights up Kyneton Town Hall as show of support for Ukraine Published on 04 May 2022 Council will be lighting up Kyneton Town Hall in the Ukrainian colours every evening from Friday 6 May until Thursday 12 May as a sign of solidarity and support for the people of Ukraine. Tagged as: , News
Community feedback remains vital to Romsey’s future Published on 03 May 2022 Local residents participating in recent community consultation activities delivered strong feedback in surveys and submissions that will help shape the draft Romsey Structure Plan this year. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Funding boost announced for award-winning youth mental health program Published on 28 April 2022 Macedon Ranges Shire Council is delighted with the announcement by the Federal Coalition Government to fund $871,163 towards the award-winning mental health program Youth Live4Life as part of their National Suicide Prevention and Leadership Support grant program. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Federal Coalition Government announces $15 million for sports precinct Published on 10 April 2022 Council is delighted with the announcement by the Federal Coalition Government to fund $15 million for Stage 2 of the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct (MRRSP) at New Gisborne. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Federal Labor Party pledges $15 million for new sports precinct Published on 06 April 2022 Macedon Ranges Shire Council has warmly welcomed the announcement by the Federal Labor Party to fund $15 million for Stage 2 of the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct if elected in the forthcoming Federal election. This funding will come on top of the $14.8 million committed by the current Victorian Government, and $10.9 million from Council, towards Stage 1 of the project. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Up-cycling green waste into useful products for community Published on 23 March 2022 Council, in partnership with Bushfire Recovery Victoria, have processed green waste from storms and turned it into usable products including mulch, rootballs for fish habitats, fence posts, stakes and more. Tagged as: , News
Flagship storm waste facility reaches 63,000 tonne milestone Published on 18 March 2022 The Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Bushfire Recovery Victoria (BRV) flagship storm waste facility in Romsey has reached a milestone of 63,000 tonnes of green waste received from across Victoria. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Funding for design works to redevelop the Woodend Community Centre Published on 10 February 2022 A redeveloped Woodend Community Centre is a step closer thanks to a joint funding announcement by the Minister for Regional Development, Mary-Anne Thomas and Macedon Ranges Shire Council, with $325,000 to be allocated to fast track detailed design works. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Storm felled trees up-cycled into stakes for planting programs Published on 10 February 2022 Macedon Ranges Shire Council is up-cycling trees felled by the June 2021 storm, milling them into stakes to boost Council planting programs. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Macedon Ranges Shire Priority Projects 2022 Published on 07 February 2022 Council has highlighted its key priorities and projects for investment in order to plan and keep pace with the needs of a changing and growing population, with the release of its Priority Projects 2022 prospectus. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
Councils join forces to tackle climate change Published on 29 November 2021 Macedon Ranges Shire Council has joined the Cities Power Partnership aligning itself with more than 150 councils across Australia dedicated to a zero emissions future, slashing greenhouse gas pollution and tackling worsening climate change. Tagged as: , News, Media Release
‘Healthy Landscapes for Healthy Livestock’ wins at Premier’s Awards Published on 24 November 2021 Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s ‘Healthy Landscapes for Healthy Livestock’ project is the proud winner of the Premiers Choice Regional Recognition Award presented at the 2021 Premier’s Sustainability Awards last night. Tagged as: , News, Media Release