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Macedon Ranges Shire Council

  • Hundreds impacted by storms

    Hundreds impacted by storms

    Midland Express

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    Hundreds of Macedon Ranges residents have experienced flood and storm impacts since Christmas Eve and Macedon Ranges Shire Council has been working to prioritise and address concerns.

  • Wedge Street plan rejected

    Wedge Street plan rejected

    Midland Express

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    Macedon Ranges Shire Council has rejected an 18-lot development at Wedge Street, Kyneton.

  • “Line in sand drawn” for DPO

    Amy Hume

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    Years of planning frustration in Lancefield has forced Macedon Ranges Shire councillors to admit the town’s controversial development plan overlay is not working as intended. DPO24 aimed to provide a vision and coordinated development for three areas of the town but has introduced planning complexities and costly consequences for residents. Last week, councillors made an…

  • Annette Death returned as mayor, with new deputy

    Annette Death returned as mayor, with new deputy

    Midland Express

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    Macedon Ranges Shire Council has returned Annette Death to the role of mayor for 12 months, and elected Janet Pearce deputy mayor.

  • Screening and discussion

    Screening and discussion

    Midland Express

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    As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, which starts later this month, there will be a screening in Kyneton of a short film about local football club, the Mount Alexander Falcons. The film, which documents the club’s origins and its fight for inclusion, will be followed by a panel discussion…

  • A decade of service

    A decade of service

    Midland Express

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    Ten years on council has proven a rewarding endeavour for Macedon Ranges Shire councillor Jennifer Anderson.

  • Farm build denied

    Farm build denied

    Midland Express

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    Use and building of a dwelling to support a prize horse stud proposal in Bolinda has been rejected a second time in a bid to prevent fragmentation of farmland.  The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has upheld Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s decision in February to refuse the permit.  The 22.534ha 78 Mullalys Road property falls…

  • Longstanding dispute resolved

    Longstanding dispute resolved

    Midland Express

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    A longstanding farm zone permit dispute between a Lancefield property owner and Macedon Ranges Shire Council has ended in the applicant’s favour.

  • Demolition plans bound for VCAT

    Demolition plans bound for VCAT

    Midland Express

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    Plans to partially demolish a heritage building for a new childcare centre in Gisborne will go before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

  • Supporting local families in need this Christmas

    Supporting local families in need this Christmas

    Midland Express

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    Kyneton Baptist Church, Sunbury Cobaw Community Health and Macedon Ranges Shire Council are once again partnering to support local families in need at Christmas.

  • Hanging Rock paddock funds to be put aside

    Hanging Rock paddock funds to be put aside

    Midland Express

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    Funds from the proceeds of sale of Hanging Rock’s East Paddock will be invested in an interest-bearing account and held until Council resolves to direct them.

  • Road closure bid

    Road closure bid

    Amy Hume

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    St Mary’s School community is urging Macedon Ranges Shire Council to support a road closure for future growth and student safety at their Lancefield campus. Raglan Street has had boom gates closing the road to vehicles during school hours for the past 35 years. Making that road closure permanent is expected to help the school…