Friday 9 January 2026 has been declared an Extreme Fire Danger Day and Total Fire Ban Day by the Country Fire Authority for the Central district, which includes the Macedon Ranges.
Service changes and facility closures
This Policy, adopted at Council's December 2025 Council Meeting, covers the intention of AI use at Council in supporting innovation, efficiency and service quality improvements, while also providing guidance and guardrails on supported and prohibited use, governance, monitoring and reporting, compliance, risk, and ethical standards.