environment
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Drought forces switch to Melbourne water
Water customers in Sunbury, Riddells Creek and Diggers Rest have been switched to the Melbourne supply system, as below average rainfall continues to place extreme…
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Rare birds threatened by fishing waste
Beer bottles and sharp fishing hooks have been found on the banks of Sunbury’s Spavin Lake in recent weeks, prompting Hume council to urge anglers…
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Sun shines on community solar scheme
Community groups are being urged to apply for a free 5kW solar system as organisers of a not-for-profit bulk-buy scheme celebrate a major milestone. The…
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Drought drives farmers to recycled water
More Macedon Ranges farmers are switching to recycled water as concern about low rainfall continues to mount. Bureau of Meteorology figures show that just 139…
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Managing pests without chemicals
People wanting to manage garden pests without resorting to chemicals are being encouraged to take part in a free workshop at Woodend Neighbourhood House this…
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Hume rabbit control program under way
Sunbury dog owners are being warned to keep their pets leashed in areas targeted by Hume council’s annual rabbit control program. Bait is being used…
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Sunbury businesses pitch in for clean up
Workers from four of Sunbury’s largest employers will pick up rubbish at The Nook as part of Clean Up Australia Day activities. Hume council, Sunbury…
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Sustainability on show at Woodend
Discovering, debating and delving into sustainable technologies and lifestyles will be the focus of a Macedon Ranges Sustainable Living Festival this weekend. The festa of…
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Council sets emissions reduction target
A 25 per cent greenhouse emissions reduction target is among the features included in Macedon Ranges council’s new draft environment strategy. The long-awaited plan, prepared…
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Woodend wind farm tests under way
A community wind farm project, rejected by the former Liberal state government, is a step closer to being realised. Information about wind frequency and speeds…
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Paterson’s Curse found on Calder
Patches of Paterson’s curse growing alongside the Calder Freeway are being controlled, VicRoads has claimed. Responding to concerns raised by motorists who noted purple flowers…
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New planning body upholds ‘god’s own country’
Community groups have welcomed the state government’s decision to appoint an independent committee to advise on planning protections for the Macedon Ranges. The expert panel,…
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