Tag: Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Deer control to begin

The impact of increasing feral deer populations has put control of numbers in the spotlight. Parks Victoria will, this week, begin its night deer control...

Shoe recycling proves a hit

Kyneton Shoes and Accessories is encouraging locals to recycle shoes that are past their prime. Owners Andrew and Geraldine Ramselaar said that, in partnership with...

Open space plans open to feedback

Destination-level open spaces, use changes for existing sites and new open space areas are among plans highlighted in the draft Macedon Ranges Open Space...

Antisemitism confronts Gisborne

A bridge in Gisborne received a swift paint job after upset residents walked along a footpath underneath and were confronted with antisemitic graffiti on...

Autumn Festival to go big

The Visitor Economy team at Macedon Ranges Shire Council has unveiled the 2026 Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival poster with artwork by Chris 'Roy' Taylor....

Public toilet thefts costly

Vandals stealing copper wire forced closure of five public toilets across the Macedon Ranges last week as another tourist-centric toilet was closed over lease...

Riddell to double in size

A controversial development set to double the size of Riddells Creek has been approved by Victorian Government powers against local council and community wishes. The...

Reserve plan funded in good time

It didn't make the budget but now Macedon Ranges Shire Council has found unspent funds for a Riddells Creek Recreation Reserve master plan. Last week,...

Tighter leash on free dog walking

A group of dog owners are barking back at a proposal to shorten the off-leash Campaspe River Walk Track. Macedon Ranges Shire Council's review of...

Riddells Creek to double in size

Macedon Ranges Shire Council has questioned the Victorian Government's approval of an Amess Road development, to double the size of Riddells Creek, with little...

Drainage problems stall street works

Romsey's Stawell Street upgrade planned for completion in June has hit a snag and is now expected to continue into September. Works began on May...

Gisborne “outer suburb” fear

Gisborne residents have raised the alarm over urbanisation risk in plans to increase the approved 768-lot Ross Watt Road development by 93 homes. Developer ID_Land...

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