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Kyneton Secondary College sustains a win

Kyneton Secondary College is a winner in the Victorian schools sustainability awards for its work to help protect the brush-tailed phascogale. The school was last...

Macedon Ranges recognised for preventing family violence in emergencies

Macedon Ranges council has been recognised for its efforts to prevent an increase in family violence following emergencies. The council was highly commended at the...

Birds, wine on Cloud 9

Macedon Ranges’ birdlife will be under scrutiny this month. A free, unique bird watching experience is being offered at Cloud 9 Farm in Pipers Creek...

Upgrades at Hanging Rock

A $3.15 million development of Hanging Rock’s amenities and landscape has just been completed. Senator Jane Hume and Macedon Ranges council mayor Jennifer Anderson unveiled...

Macedon Ranges council stays put on off-road ban

A controversial ban on using motorised recreational vehicles on land within 500 metres of a house will remain in place, despite a push by...

Smoking ban hits Macedon Ranges streets

Macedon Ranges council has moved to fill “gaps” in state legislation and has banned smoking at venues that serve food and drink on council...

Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub ‘on track’

Consultation with local sporting groups about a future Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub is well underway. Project consultants Otium Planning Group, appointed by Macedon Ranges...

Macedon Ranges council welcomes new CEO

Macedon Ranges council’s new chief executive will bring a wealth of experience in the fields of local and state government when she takes up...

Macedon Ranges cycling push goes up a gear

Macedon Ranges residents want the council to take the lead and develop a more cycle-friendly culture. The residents, in a submission to the council’s draft...

Gisborne schools growth watch

The ability of Gisborne schools to deal with a growing population is under review. The state government and Macedon Ranges council have confirmed that investigating...

Long-awaited Lancefield skate park

Lancefield residents are celebrating the opening of Lancefield skate park – 20 years after the idea was rolled out. The dream for a skate park...

Celebrating Macedon Ranges youth

Macedon Ranges young people and their achievements and contributions to the community were celebrated at Kyneton Town Hall last week. The 2017 Macedon Ranges Youth...

Protecting the Macedon Ranges character

Macedon Ranges council is determined to protect the shire’s character “from inappropriate development”. The council is calling on the state government to come up with...

Bald Hill to block out bikes and horses

Trail bikers and horse riders will be physically blocked from accessing Kyneton’s Bald Hill Reserve after trespassing has led to repeated damage at the...

Macedon Ranges council to support LGBTIQ+ during survey

With the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey on the horizon, Macedon Ranges council is showing support for the LGBTIQ+ community. Councillor Natasha Gayfer moved that...

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