Macedon Ranges Shire Council
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Market outgrown site?
Gisborne has been described as a “victim of its own success” in plans to expand the town’s Olde Time Market. Objectors say the market’s popularity has increased traffic and parking problems and damaged the reserve. While some residents have called for the market to be relocated, downsized or re-thought, organisers want to formalise expansion. Market…
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Roadhouse plans progress
Plans are progressing to relocate and upgrade the Carlsruhe BP roadhouse to create a freeway service centre and restaurant. Macedon Ranges Shire councillors heard submitters to the proposal last week including the proponents and four written objections. The plan would see two main access points for the service centre provided from the north directly off…
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FARMERS FORCED OUT?
A fifth generation farming family fear they will be forced to sell their prime Romsey land and historic homestead as development closes in. Mark Clement and Deva Weitman have run the successful Blue Rock Highland Cattle Fold and Suffolk Sheep Stud at Eden Park since 2007. It continues a long line of farming but planning…
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Ranges’ priorities named
Macedon Ranges Council has highlighted its key priorities and projects for investment in its Priority Projects 2022 prospectus. Priority projects include: Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct, Daylesford to Hanging Rock and Kyneton Shared Trail, Woodend Community Centre and Kyneton Town Hall Reimagined. Mayor Jennifer Anderson said the prospectus illustrated the shire was ready to plan…
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Romsey aquatic centre on wishlist
Possibility of an indoor pool is in sight for Romsey as an Aquatic Facility Feasibility Study has been prioritised for Macedon Ranges’ east. The $100,000 study is listed on Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Priority Projects 2022 prospectus, released last week. MRSC’s Sport and Active Recreation Strategy initially identified the need for a future indoor aquatic…
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Volunteers bring rainbow love
Do you love dogs and people and all things rainbow? The organisers of Puppy Pride 2022 are looking for a team of volunteers for this inaugural event to celebrate the LGBTIQA+ community and their pooches with a day out at the Kyneton Botanical Gardens. As part of the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival, which runs from…
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A fresh face for arts and culture
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has appointed a new coordinator of arts and culture. Simon Clarke has over 25 years’ experience in the arts, chiefly focused on community engagement, emerging artists and youth audiences. He has also worked as an actor, dancer, puppeteer and dramatist, and has produced, directed and performed in countless independent theatre shows.…
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Passionate about community
A Newham resident with a strong sense of community has been acknowledged for his contribution in Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Australia Day awards. The council presented Luke Spielvogel with a brand new award this year, the Connecting Communities Award. Passionate about the value and power of community, Luke has been involved in a broad range…
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A leader in sustainability
David Gormley-O’Brien’s passion for sustainability has inspired positive change in the Macedon Ranges. Last week he was honoured as Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Citizen of the Year. David’s interest in sustainability grew when he and his partner, Sara, moved to a small Woodend property in 2008 that they transformed to provide a high degree of…
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Expansion for leisure centre
Riddells Creek Leisure Centre will soon be expanded. Last week Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced Macedon Ranges Shire Council would receive $230,000 from the state’s Growing Suburbs Fund. The Leisure Centre’s current multipurpose room was built in 1994. This project will nearly double the size of the room, creating more room for more people to…
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Get to know your grower
With the issues currently faced by supermarkets in being able to keep the shelves stocked due to high rates of COVID-related absenteeism, Macedon Ranges locals are being encouraged to source their fresh produce locally and discover the many growers and makers in the region. A new website is helping connect families to the abundance of…
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Rock home in doubt
Hanging Rock Cricket Club may be forced to move from its long-held home at Hanging Rock Reserve if a draft masterplan released by the state government is implemented. Under the plan, released last week and now open for community consultation, the cricket, petanque and tennis clubs will be moved offsite to enable the relocation of…