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Macedon Ranges budget big on community assets
Significant funding has been allocated to improving community buildings and sporting facilities in Macedon Ranges council’s draft budget for 2018-19.
The council also plans to...
Macedon Ranges local law to be reviewed
A decision to review a local law which regulates the use of motorised recreational vehicles has divided Macedon Ranges council.
The council will allocate funds...
Proposal for former Kyneton Primary school draws ire
Newly released plans for the development of the former Kyneton Primary School site have been condemned by residents.
Community groups have labelled three proposals put...
Chinese Fortunes features at Kyneton Museum
A new exhibition that seeks to challenge stereotypes of the pioneering Chinese immigrants leading up to Victorian Federation has opened at Kyneton Museum.
Chinese Fortunes...
Women’s Chainsaw Club to pilot in Macedon Ranges
A program designed to help women build independence is being piloted in the Macedon Ranges.
As part of Women’s Chainsaw Club, up to 10 women...
Cost buffer for Macedon Ranges recycling
The state government is helping Macedon Ranges council to pay the increased cost of continuing its recycling service while the council finds a long-term...
State to cover Macedon Ranges council’s extra recycling cost
The state government will cover the extra cost that Macedon Ranges council now has to pay to keep its recycling service operating - at...
Protecting Macedon Ranges’s significant landscapes and views
Residents are being asked to nominate what they feel are Macedon Ranges’ significant landscapes and views, as the council works to further protect the...
Protecting threatened species in the Macedon Ranges
Wildlife and environment enthusiasts can get on board a new project to help protect threatened species in the Macedon Ranges.
The two-year project will measure...
Elder abuse prevention in the Macedon Ranges
Prevention of elder abuse will be targeted by Macedon Ranges council this year.
The council will establish one of Victoria’s 10 state government-funded Elder Abuse...
Macedon Ranges protection bid ‘hijacked’
A long-awaited plan to protect the Macedon Ranges from inappropriate development has been “hijacked”, according to the Macedon Ranges Residents Association.
Its secretary, Christine Pruneau,...
Council plans for Gisborne growth
Macedon Ranges council is preparing to tackle Gisborne’s population growth through two new town planning projects.
The council will outline Gisborne’s long-term settlement boundaries and...
Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson re-elected
Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson has vowed to continue the council's vision to improve the region after being unanimously re-elected to the position last...
Victorian mayors take a stand on violence
Victoria’s 32 female mayors have united to speak out against family violence as their record-breaking mayoral terms come to a close.
The election of 32...
Consultation about Baynton Street site begins
The opportunity has arrived to share ideas about the Kyneton Primary School site with Macedon Ranges council and the project consultants.
The council is encouraging...
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Funding gives kids strong start
More children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds will receive support to access and attend kindergarten across 25 councils including Hume.
Children Minister Lizzie...
