Advocacy priorities As Councillors enter the second year of their term and with a State Election on the horizon this year, Council late last year endorsed a suite of projects to prioritise when it comes to advocacy for external funding, outlined in the new Advocacy Projects Prospectus 2026.
Council priorities Council delivers close to 100 essential services to the community – from kindergartens and immunisations, through to open space maintenance and building surveying.
Autumn Festival 2026 Across the Macedon Ranges, and throughout April, 9 historic villages reveal vibrant autumn charm perfectly paired with mouthwatering food and drink trails.
Edgy Veg Awards If you think vegetables are boring, bland or only something you eat out of guilt, the Edgy Veg Awards 2026 would like a very polite (but firm) word with you.
Projects updates Council has made good progress on a range of projects outlined for delivery in the Budget 2025-26, including Kyneton netball upgrades, Romsey Skate Park, Sports Precinct Stage 2 and the Shared Trails project.
Works updates In 2025-26, Council budgeted for a significant suite of proactive upgrades to Council-managed roads, footpaths, bridges and other related assets.
Youth Council is coming! This year the Macedon Ranges community will see its first ever Youth Council, with 9 youth representatives responsible for sharing ideas and shaping decisions, giving young people a voice on the issues that matter most to them.
Youth Mental Health Program It’s an exciting time for local schools and young people as we begin designing a brand-new youth mental health program for schools across the Macedon Ranges.
Registering for kindergarten In 2026, registering for kindergarten in the Macedon Ranges became much simpler.
Fresh chapter at Macedon Kinder Macedon Kindergarten has been given a major boost, with upgrades that enhance learning and teaching spaces for children and educators.
Volunteer for companionship Council’s Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme continues to go from strength to strength, supporting older residents across the shire through regular social visits and companionship.
Catch-ups and info sessions If you’re over 55, sit down with a group of likeminded people for a regular coffee and chat each Thursday.
Community projects funding Applications for the annual Events and Festivals Grant Program, Environment Group Grants, Community Climate Action Grants, and Community Funding Scheme are opening soon.
Reconciliation Plan now available Council’s Reconciliation Plan (2025-2029) sets out a clear roadmap to progress our vision of reconciliation—one of equity and unity between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and all Macedon Ranges communities.
New public bins are here! Council provides and maintains hundreds of public waste bins, and 12 permanent public recycling bins across the Macedon Ranges to help keep our public spaces clean, safe, and to encourage more recycling.
Rebate for reusables The Reusable Nappy, Sanitary and Incontinence Product Rebate Program is open to residents of the Macedon Ranges for a fourth year.
Yellow posts on roadsides Spotted a QR code on a yellow roadside post? These posts mark areas of high conservation value and show that the surrounding vegetation is important for local wildlife, from lizards to mammals.
Healthy Landscapes Do you own a 2–20 hectare property with grazing animals and want to make better use of your land?
Spotlighting events Grab a torch and join our family-friendly spotlighting walks through reserves in Council’s biolink areas.
ChangeMakers is here Celebrate community climate action and everyday sustainability from 21 March to 4 April.
Improvements coming to a library near you Exciting upgrades are underway across the Macedon Ranges libraries to make them more welcoming, flexible, and fun to use!
Woodend customer service closure At the August 2025 Council Meeting, following ongoing reviews and a continuing decline in customer attendance, Council endorsed the closure of the customer service function at the Woodend Community Centre, effective 1 January 2026.
Vouchers and special offers Look out for your printed copy of the newsletter, which includes a free fitness assessment coupon, and Green Waste Drop-off voucher.