Exemption on farm worker accommodation
Farmers will no longer require a permit to build on-farm worker accommodation under new Victorian planning changes.
The permit exemption is available to accommodate up...
Still waiting on safety upgrades
Safety upgrades for a risky Baynton road floodway remain on Macedon Ranges Council’s draft works list more than eight years on despite calls for...
Hundreds turn out for testing
New COVID exposure sites across Macedon Ranges and Castlemaine led hundreds of people to front up for testing on the weekend.
On late Friday afternoon...
Ranges interrupted
Poor telecommunications is hindering business, social interaction, health and learning online in the Macedon Ranges.
A survey conducted across the shire in May identified that...
Getting regional students back in the classroom
The Victorian Government is ensuring students in regional Victoria can return to face-to-face learning as soon as possible – with a plan outlined to...
Awards entries closing soon
Entries for the 2021 Mount Alexander Business Awards are closing soon and local businesses nominated for this year's awards are urged to get their...
Police report influx of unauthorised workers
Police have reported an influx of unauthorised workers from metropolitan areas coming into Gisborne and Macedon Ranges.
They warn that under the current restrictions, employees...
Volunteer trappers wanted
Volunteer trappers mark eight years of operation of the Macedon Ranges Indian Myna Action Group this year.
Indian mynas are an introduced species, now considered...
Romsey aged care to VCAT
A 120-bed residential aged-care facility for Romsey has Macedon Ranges Council’s tick of approval as it progresses to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Councillors...
Podcast a finalist
Castlemaine sustainability podcast Saltgrass has been announced as a finalist for the world's top nature media competition – the Jackson Wild Media Awards.
Created by long-time MAINfm...
Message made material
Helping raise awareness around mental health maintenance is a matter close to Simon Robins' heart.
"I've lost a few mates in the music scene who...
Vaccinated economy trials
The Victorian Government will conduct trials in businesses and events across highly vaccinated regional areas to help the state open progressively as a vaccinated...
