STAFF SPEAK OUT – Council employees detail impact of restructure
Former staff members of Macedon Ranges Shire Council have spoken out about what they describe as a disregard for employee mental health and wellbeing...
Council CEO resigns
Macedon Ranges Shire Council chief executive officer Margot Stork has today resigned from her position.
Ms Stork said she was proud of the many achievements...
Democracy shift for Hepburn
The launch of a new 'Community Voice' group marks a new era of democracy in Hepburn Shire.
Community Voice is a non-political grassroots movement that...
‘Stakeholders’ call for new candidates
A group of 'concerned local stakeholders' who believe the potential of the Macedon Ranges "is being constrained by current regional decision makers" has put...
Elections will go ahead
Local government elections will proceed on Saturday October 24, despite some concern they have been compromised by COVID-19.
Last week, Municipal Association of Victoria president...
Who will seek re-election?
Six of Macedon Ranges' current nine councillors have confirmed they will seek re-election in October and one will bow out after serving 12 years.
Roger...
Farmers win in land battle
A fourth generation Springfield farming family has taken on the state government in a David and Goliath battle over land, and won.
Backed by Macedon...
Cyberbullying of council needs to stop
Macedon Ranges Council is calling for a crackdown on bullying and threatening behaviour online as abuse of staff and elected members increases.
Councillor Jennifer Anderson...
Macedon Ranges Council shake up – Redundancies expected in restructure
Council staff fear job losses as a major organisational restructure begins to shake up Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
Chief executive officer Margot Stork confirmed last...
‘Declare a climate emergency’: XR
Local Extinction Rebellion protesters last month launched coordinated protest actions across the Macedon Ranges to demand immediate action on climate change.
The actions took place...
Protection plan launched
The state government's long-awaited plan to protect the Macedon Ranges from overdevelopment and urban sprawl was launched during a tour of the region by...
The road to change: Castlemaine youth speaks on climate change
Recently returned from participating in the worlds' very first United Nations Youth Climate summit in New York, Castlemaine's Harriet O'Shea Carre will be among...
