council
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Fewer residents sent final notices for unpaid rates
Most ratepayers in the Macedon Ranges are paying their rates in full and on time, with council data showing the number of ratepayers sent final…
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Planning amendments a public affair
Planning amendments covering Woodend, Kyneton and Riddells Creek will be sent to the planning minister for authorisation after being ticked off by Macedon Ranges council…
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Thumbs up for Mount Macedon rezone
The creation of a special-use zone designed to ensure appropriate development in Mount Macedon is a step closer after Macedon Ranges council endorsed a report…
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Council improves satisfaction ratings
Community satisfaction with Macedon Ranges council’s performance has improved in several key categories, a new report reveals. But the area’s biggest residents group maintains…
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Gisborne fatal sparks safety review call
A fatal crash has sparked calls for safety at an intersection on the outskirts of Gisborne to be reviewed. As reported by Star Weekly, a…
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Woodend residents offer Coles an olive branch
Residents who defeated plans for a controversial service station development in Woodend have expressed their willingness to sit down with developers representing Coles. But they…
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Final tweak to council budget rejected
Mayor Jennifer Anderson has come under fire after proposing changes to Macedon Ranges council’s 2015-16 budget just moments before its adoption. But other councillors lashed…
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Climate change on council budget agenda
A Macedon Ranges group hopes the shire is a step closer to taking the path to carbon neutrality after putting climate change on the council’s…







