Macedon Ranges Shire Council

  • Farm ‘shed house’ rejected

    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…

  • Feedback sought on Hanging Rock plan

    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,…

  • Farmer wants a home

    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…

  • Festival fail – Tourism drawcard leaves much to be desired

    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…

  • Council error to VCAT

    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….

  • Clubhouse condition critical

    Clubhouse condition critical

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

  • Communication breakdown?

    Communication breakdown?

    Residents cut off from power and telecommunications for days in June’s storm are questioning Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s communications with…

  • Grand plans for Clarkefield?

    Grand plans for Clarkefield?

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

  • Deconstructing the museum

    Deconstructing the museum

    Kyneton Museum is hosting a new immersive project titled Museum Undone in June.Undone is a playful encounter with the Kyneton Museum collection, engaging…

  • Good for your soul

    Good for your soul

    Singing is making a comeback! Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s initiative #creativeencounters has funded several projects across the shire including a…

  • Status boost for Daffodil Festival

    Status boost for Daffodil Festival

    Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival has been named a shire signature event in Macedon Ranges Events Strategy 2021-25 after councillors…

  • A changing landscape?

    A changing landscape?

    Accommodation, restaurants and convenience stores could become part of Macedon Ranges’ farming and rural landscape, under the newly released Draft…