Tag: Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Resurgence of ‘wild swimming’
The Campaspe River in Kyneton is the place to be for "wild swimming" this summer, according to local residents.
Kyneton local Dave Allen said the...
Family forced to put funeral on hold
A Carlsruhe family was left devastated over Christmas after having to put a funeral on hold for almost three weeks.
Garry Birrell died on Christmas...
Rubbish mars the marshland
Angela Crawford
A New Gisborne resident has raised the alarm over a large amount of debris and rubbish polluting the Gisborne Marshlands.
The resident said he...
Sharing knowledge across time
“Dear 2072” begins the inscription that will sit beside the time capsule buried last week at Kyneton Primary School.
“This time capsule holds a snapshot...
Rural land plan axed
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has axed its controversial draft Rural Land Use Strategy.
Councillors voted unanimously in support of a recommendation not to progress the...
Spiky friend saved
An echidna was rescued from a prickly situation in Hutton Street, Kyneton, last Tuesday.
The echidna was found wandering the car park between the Macedon...
‘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...
