Tag: Macedon Ranges Shire Council

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...

Swim school seeks move

Gisborne South-based Splash Buddies Swim School could be forced to shut down if its bid to relocate is rejected. Owner Rynelle Mills told Macedon Ranges...

Farmers push for strategy rethink

Farmers have united in a bid for a fairer deal in Macedon Ranges Shire Council's Draft Rural Land Use Strategy. The strategy proposes rezoning pockets...

Skate park priority

Macedon Ranges Shire Council will prioritise the Gisborne Skate Park and Pump Track in its application to the state's Growing Suburbs Fund. The council is...

Dog attack devastates

Two escaped dogs attacked a flock of sheep at Baynton last week, killing two and maiming 33 that later had to be euthanised. Farmer Daniel...

A fence too far?

Twelve Lancefield residents have until December's end to tear down their fences and gardens to accommodate a new council footpath. The High Street residents discovered,...

Farmers win favour

A Kyneton sheep farming family is bound for big plans after a critical decision was made in their favour. The Pinto family aims to be...

Urgent plea on netball needs

Kyneton netballers have made an urgent and desperate plea for action to bring their facilities up to code. Last week, Kyneton Football Netball Club secretary,...

Tourism-draw questioned

A multi-million dollar redevelopment of 'The Old Factory' in Woodend has been rejected at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Impact on the town's commercial...

Honing healthy skills

Nutritious and delicious food made from scratch is on the menu at Gisborne Secondary College. Students have been sharpening their skills through a cooking course...

Truffle farm build rejected

Building on a small Farm Zone property has been rejected to support what Macedon Ranges Shire Council has described as "de facto hobby farming". Plans...

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