Tag: Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Ecosystems decline ‘severe’ and ‘ongoing’
Macedon Ranges faces a critical challenge in tackling the severe and ongoing decline of local ecosystems.
Detrimental human and natural impacts on the environment including...
STAFF SPEAK OUT – Council employees detail impact of restructure
Former staff members of Macedon Ranges Shire Council have spoken out about what they describe as a disregard for employee mental health and wellbeing...
Revamp for Carlsruhe roadhouse
An application has been lodged with Macedon Ranges Shire Council for a permit to redevelop the Carlsruhe BP Roadhouse into a freeway service centre.
The...
Program grows wings and saves lives
Live4Life, the only youth mental health and suicide prevention model designed specifically for rural communities, has received outstanding validation in an independent two-year evaluation.
The...
Council CEO resigns
Macedon Ranges Shire Council chief executive officer Margot Stork has today resigned from her position.
Ms Stork said she was proud of the many achievements...
Roadhouse rejected for Woodend
A controversial bid for a 24-hour roadhouse with room for three fast-food restaurants at Woodend North has been rejected by Macedon Ranges Council planners.
Plans...
‘Stakeholders’ call for new candidates
A group of 'concerned local stakeholders' who believe the potential of the Macedon Ranges "is being constrained by current regional decision makers" has put...
Who will seek re-election?
Six of Macedon Ranges' current nine councillors have confirmed they will seek re-election in October and one will bow out after serving 12 years.
Roger...
FARM DECISION OVERTHROWN
Macedon Ranges Council's decision to refuse farmland development for a small-scale farm venture at Woodend North has been overthrown by the Victorian Civil and...
GemLife Woodend in bid to expand
GemLife Woodend is seeking to extend its over 50s lifestyle resort with an additional 19 homes to the west, which one objector fears may...
Gisborne fight not over
Opponents to Gisborne Business Park's expansion fear their voices have fallen on deaf ears as the proposal lives on in Macedon Ranges Council's draft...
Lancefield market makes a comeback
The Lancefield and District Farmers Market has been rescued by a passionate group of locals and will go ahead this Saturday at a new...
