Hanging Rock Reserve closed due to flooding

Due to the Hanging Rock precinct flooding, the reserve closed at midday to ensure visitor safety.
The weather looks clearer over the weekend, and we anticipate the reserve will be open as usual. However, we will communicate any changes to opening hours on the weekend via the website and Facebook.

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Have your say on the draft Public Toilet and Barbecue Strategy

Published on 04 October 2022

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is inviting community feedback on its draft Public Toilet and Barbecue Strategy to guide the future planning and management of public toilets and barbecues across the shire.

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.

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.

Free digital education sessions for over 55s

Published on 19 September 2022

Council is offering free digital education sessions on scam awareness and digital preparation for power outages for people in the Macedon Ranges aged over 55 as part of its Village Connect program.
The Village Connect program helps older residents to stay socially connected; and provides information about local supports and opportunities to learn new skills.

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.

Council announced as finalist in National Economic Development Award

Published on 08 September 2022

Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Economic Development team is thrilled to be announced as a finalist for the 2022 National Economic Development Awards for Excellence in the category of ‘Economic Development Recovery & Resilience’.

Celebrating Macedon Ranges Seniors

Published on 05 September 2022

The Victorian Seniors Festival is turning 40 this year and to celebrate, Macedon Ranges Shire Council will present 'celebration boxes' to 25 older residents who have made significant contributions to the community.

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.

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.

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.

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