Macedon Ranges Shire Council

  • News story becomes elevator pitch

    News story becomes elevator pitch

    An out-of-service and broken elevator in a council building left a senior citizen unable to compete in her bi-weekly table…

  • Cat containment plan delayed

    Cat containment plan delayed

    A plan to enforce 24-hour domestic cat containment across the Macedon Ranges is now not expected to begin until 2029….

  • Council throws off “blanket solution”

    Council throws off “blanket solution”

    Macedon Ranges Shire Council calling for the Victorian Government to hit pause on sweeping planning reforms they fear will shake…

  • Plan to reclaim old station aired

    Plan to reclaim old station aired

    The old Riddells Creek Fire Station could become home to local groups like the Men’s Shed and Lions Club if…

  • Demolition day arrives for skatepark

    Demolition day arrives for skatepark

    It’s been 11 years in the making and now works on a new Romsey Skatepark are finally under way. Lancefield…

  • Deer control to begin

    Deer control to begin

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

  • Shoe recycling proves a hit

    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…

  • Open space plans open to feedback

    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…

  • Antisemitism confronts Gisborne

    Antisemitism confronts Gisborne

    A bridge in Gisborne received a swift paint job after upset residents walked along a footpath underneath and were confronted…

  • Autumn Festival to go big

    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…

  • Public toilet thefts costly

    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…

  • Riddell to double in size

    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…