macedon ranges council
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Service doesn’t cut it
“Inferior” and “poor” is how the Macedon Ranges council describes the standard and practice of tree pruning across the municipality. Trees in the region are…
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Airfield in holding pattern
The future of Kyneton Airfield’s plans for expansion are still up in the air. Residents will have to wait another three months for a decision…
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Four bin system for all residents
All Victorian households are set to receive a fourth bin to dispose of glass under a new state government recycling scheme. The plan is in…
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Cockfighting ring busted
Nearly 200 birds have been removed from a suspected cockfighting operation on a Malmsbury property. RSPCA Victoria inspectors, Macedon Ranges and Brimbank council officers and…
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Food recycling bins roll out
Kitchen caddies are being delivered to about 14,000 homes ahead of Macedon Ranges council’s roll out of its new food organics and garden organics (FOGO)…
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Council lends a hand
Macedon Ranges council is supporting bushfire-affected towns. Two council emergency management staff have been deployed to Towong Shire in north-eastern Victoria, to assist with its…
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Anger over intersection inaction
A New Gisborne resident has criticised Macedon Ranges council’s decision to keep the intersection at Farrell Street and Station Road open to traffic. Resident Russell…
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Council’s stand against violence
Macedon Ranges council is taking a stand against violence. The council is taking part in a statewide campaign, Respect Women: Call It Out, during the…
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Dog breeder banned for 10 years
A Gisborne dog breeder has been fined $7000 and banned from selling dogs for 10 years after being found guilty of running an unregistered business.…
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Riddells temple bid
A Buddhist temple and two cabins to host weekend retreats has been proposed for Riddells Creek. Macedon Ranges council received a planning permit application to…
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Kyneton Airfield decision delayed
Kyneton residents could be waiting up to four months to find out if up to 10,000 annual flights could land and take off at the…
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Glass bins on the way
Macedon Ranges residents will have an extra bin for their waste from next year. Councillors last Wednesday gave the green light to introduce a mandatory…







