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Fines for parking on nature strips in Gisborne
Macedon Ranges council has warned drivers could be fined for parking on nature strips in and around Gisborne Primary School.
Amid concern about the safety...
Visy delays suspending recycling service to Macedon Ranges
Macedon Ranges residents can continue to put out their recycling bins after recycling giant Visy agreed to delay halting its agreement with the area’s...
Macedon Ranges sports courts fall short
Macedon Ranges urgently requires more sports courts to cater for increased participation and population growth, a new study reveals.
The council’s recently released Regional Sports...
Laura Crozier takes out Australia Day award
Woodend’s Laura Crozier has taken out the title of Macedon Ranges Young Citizen of the Year for her work promoting mental health and gender...
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...
Flash mob to rock Hanging Rock
It’s hoped hundreds of Macedon Ranges residents will unite at Hanging Rock to join in a mass dance performance next month.
Everyone in the shire...
Youth Engage Program to continue in Macedon Ranges
Young people can continue to benefit from Macedon Ranges’ Learning in Community and Youth Engage Program for the next three years.
The two programs, which...
Painting a picture for Macedon Ranges arts and culture
An overarching arts and culture strategy is being devised for the Macedon Ranges, and the council is calling on residents for help.
The plan will...
A guide to local Australia Day celebrations
Australia’s official national celebration is next week. Friday, January 26 is a national public holiday and a range of celebrations, organised by community groups...
Community preferences for former Kyneton Primary School site
There’s a strong preference for Macedon Ranges council to purchase the former Kyneton Primary School site, according to a report by project consultants.
The report,...
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,...
Macedon Ranges community Christmas lunch
Macedon Ranges residents are invited to have Christmas lunch with the community at Macedon Ranges council and Cobaw Community Health’s 10th annual celebration.
Mayor Jennifer...
Funding application for New Gisborne Regional Sports Fields
Macedon Ranges council has applied for $3.9 million in federal funding to build the first stage of New Gisborne Regional Sports Fields.
At a special...
Youth to write Macedon Ranges council’s Youth Strategy
Gisborne’s 21-year-old Sebastian Antoine is one of 11 young people who will write Macedon Ranges council’s 2018-2028 Youth Strategy.
The young people, all aged between...
Diana Abruzzi founded the first women’s Chamber of Commerce
Diana Abruzzi founded the International Women’s Federation of Commerce and Industry in 1992, the world’s first Chamber of Commerce for women. The Woodend resident...
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Add a festive personal touch
Household items or trinkets that mean something to your family could make for some spectacular Christmas decorations in 2024.
Getting into the festive spirit...
