Tag: Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Protection a burden?

Proposed heritage overlays could be too great a burden on not-for-profit organisations, Macedon Ranges Shire Council has heard. Freemasons Victoria and the Coptic Orthodox Church...

Rock paddock still in talks

No agreement has yet been reached on the sale or transfer of Hanging Rock’s East Paddock to the state government. Valuation talks around the council-owned...

Council raises voice on nuclear weapons

Macedon Ranges has joined the call for the federal government to sign and ratify the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The council...

Riddell planning in council hands

Riddells Creek’s controversial Amess Road Precinct Structure Plan will remain in the hands of Macedon Ranges Shire Council. Last week councillors voted for the council...

Farm ‘shed house’ rejected

A Malmsbury cattle farmer has been denied a permit to continue living in his shed turned 'man-cave'. Travis Bruni was seeking to legitimise the new...

Feedback sought on Hanging Rock plan

Feedback has opened on Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s updated Environmental Management Plan for Hanging Rock.The plan will continue environmental works, such as weed control...

Farmer wants a home

A Malmsbury cattle farmer is fighting to make his shed turned ‘man-cave’ into a legal residence. Travis Bruni is seeking permanent residence to farm a...

Festival fail – Tourism drawcard leaves much to be desired

This year's Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival wound up in the gutter with the leaves, local residents have complained.The festival, aiming to boost tourism and...

Council error to VCAT

“Extension by stealth” is how some objectors have described changed operating conditions for Holgates Brewhouse’s discovery centre and beer gardens. Macedon Ranges Shire Council has...

Clubhouse condition critical

Woodend golfers are urging action to bring their dilapidated clubhouse up to building code or for demolition to rebuild.Last year, Macedon Ranges Shire Council...

Communication breakdown?

Residents cut off from power and telecommunications for days in June's storm are questioning Macedon Ranges Shire Council's communications with residents in emergency.Web, social...

Grand plans for Clarkefield?

Developers have hatched a grand plan for the future of Clarkefield and yesterday began community consultation on their proposal. APD Projects is overseeing the proposed...

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