Tag: Macedon Ranges Shire Council
‘Rural identity not for sale’
Amy Hume
Riddells Creek residents challenging the density of a residential development say the rural identity of their town is not for sale.
The developer-led precinct...
Intersection upgrade ahead
Amy Hume
Macedon Ranges Council is advocating for 'prompt' delivery of safety improvements to Woodend's notorious Urquhart-High Street intersection, which could be up to seven...
Housing green light for Riddell
A hotly debated 10-unit development for Riddells Creek got a green light at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal last week.
Plans for the 4551sqm...
Road danger ‘ignored’
Angela Crawford
A new housing development in Harts Lane, Kyneton, has the potential to result in a serious road accident, nearby residents fear.
A nine-lot subdivision...
Museum spruce up
Kyneton Museum is getting a spruce up!
The museum will close temporarily on December 12 to prepare for restoration works planned from mid-January 2023.
Kyneton Museum...
Flood recovery a long process
Macedon Ranges residents have heard flood recovery is expected to be a long process with widespread damage from the October flood events.
The mayor, Cr...
CLUB HOMELESS AFTER FLOOD
Amy Hume
Destructive floodwaters have rendered the Malmsbury Cricket Club homeless ahead of the imminent 2022-23 cricket season.
Ripped up fences and roadways, mould concerns, debris,...
Council workers in industrial action
Macedon Ranges Shire council workers stopped work for three hours on Tuesday as part of their campaign for a better work deal.
Major sticking points...
Healthy start for hub
A healthy community food initiative is spreading its roots in Kyneton.
The Good Food Hub encourages growing and preparing healthy food on a budget.
It is...
Bid for state acquisition
Amy Hume
State acquisition of Riddells Creek's Barrm Birrm could preserve threatened flora, provide community open space and fix bungled planning of the past.
Macedon Ranges...
Shed home approved
Malmsbury farmer Travis Bruni has won the fight to turn his shed come 'man cave' into a legal residence.
Mr Bruni said last week's ruling...
Romsey Coles a step closer
Romsey Coles is a step closer as the supermarket giant lodged an application with Macedon Ranges Shire Council this month.
The proposal includes a Coles...
