Cherokee
-
Legalised ‘rally driving’
Angela Crawford A Cherokee resident is calling for a speed limit reduction on roads through vulnerable wildlife hotspots in the Macedon Ranges. John Power said several roads with 100km/h default speed limits could be found at Cherokee, Riddells Creek and other locations east of Mount Macedon. “There are no signed speed limits throughout extensive networks…
-
Fill birdbaths for wildlife
The recent wildfires throughout southeastern Australia have had tragic impacts on people and wildlife. While the Macedon Ranges and its environs escaped devastation during these latest fires, our region’s sensitive natural habitats are still subject to chronic rising temperatures and declining rainfall, posing threats to long-established wildlife populations. In light of the immense damage suffered…