Total Fire Ban - Tuesday 26 January 2026

The Country Fire Authority has declared a Total Fire Ban and Extreme Fire Danger Rating for Tuesday 26 January 2026. As a result, our resource recovery facilities in Kyneton, Woodend and Romsey will be closed, as will the Summit Walk at Hanging Rock. Bins will be collected earlier than usual, and our outdoor pools in Woodend and Lancefield will open earlier (12pm).

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Fire Danger Period

The Fire Danger Period for Macedon Ranges Shire is in force until further notice. During this time, no fire may be lit in the open air without a permit.

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Domestic Animal Management Plan

Council recognises that pets play an important role in many people’s lives in our community.

Pets are often viewed as members of the family providing companionship and benefiting overall health and wellbeing.

About the plan

All Victorian councils are required by the Domestic Animals Act 1994 to prepare and implement a four-year Domestic Animal Management Plan to guide decision making regarding animal management for dogs and cats.

This four-year plan provides a framework for the planning, development, and evaluation of animal management services and programs delivered by Macedon Ranges Shire Council to comply with the requirements of the Act.