Castlemaine students prepare for global climate strike
Castlemaine's school climate strike students have spent an afternoon calling on local businesses to register their support for next month's big global climate strike.
It...
Wastewater to be released to Deep Creek at Romsey
A proposed discharge of low-grade recycled wastewater into Deep Creek at Romsey has been upgraded following community backlash.
Western Water aims to release 300 megalitres...
Macedon Ranges urgent call to remove glass from recycling bins
Recycling will go to landfill if Macedon Ranges residents do not heed an urgent call to remove glass from recycling bins.
The council has sought...
Victorian Solar Homes rebate program overhaul urgently needed
Jo Kaptein, manager of the MASH and Hepburn Solar Bulk Buys
The MASH community solar bulk-buy team was all ready to go on August 1,...
Container deposit push builds
Mount Alexander Shire councillors and executive staff are among those strongly supporting the push for a container deposit scheme in Victoria, with the state...
New powers for EPA
Victoria's environment protection laws are being changed to strengthen the Environment Protection Authority's enforcement powers.
From July 1, 2020, the Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018...
On track to tackle plastic waste
Local tourism railways have played a key role in the development of innovative recycled plastic sleepers that may ultimately help solve the nation's wider...
Plan endorsed, doubts remain
The Macedon Ranges has moved a step closer to receiving high level protection for its sensitive landscape as the first gazetted distinctive area and...
Council acts on wastewater
Growing concerns over Coliban Water's releases of low-quality wastewater into the Campaspe River have been relayed to the Minister for Water, Lisa Neville.
Last week...
Brown in the ‘Maine
Former Greens leader Bob Brown has praised Castlemaine as a great generator of ideas for the future during a visit to the town on...
Baringhup solar hearings begin
State planning panel hearings for the proposed 75 megawatt Baringhup solar farm began yesterday and will continue today at Maldon's Bill Woodfull Reserve.
Planning Panels...
Steps forward for Hanging Rock
Hanging Rock's East Paddock will be purchased by the state government from Macedon Ranges Council via a $3 million commitment over the next three...
