Tag: Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Rebates slash the cost of solar
Benjamin Franklin famously said that "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes". Well, to that, I reckon...
Cost blowout for saleyards plan
A major cost blowout for Kyneton Saleyards upgrades has put pressure on Macedon Ranges Council to find additional funds to complete the project.
A feasibility...
Not up to scratch
Poor tree pruning has brought Powercor's electric line clearance works to a standstill in the Macedon Ranges until the company and local council agree...
TAKE THE MESSAGE SERIOUSLY
Authorities are urging people to take the self-isolation message seriously as Victoria steps up measures to flatten the curve in new cases of coronavirus.
Victoria...
Macedon Ranges Council shake up – Redundancies expected in restructure
Council staff fear job losses as a major organisational restructure begins to shake up Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
Chief executive officer Margot Stork confirmed last...
‘Declare a climate emergency’: XR
Local Extinction Rebellion protesters last month launched coordinated protest actions across the Macedon Ranges to demand immediate action on climate change.
The actions took place...
What happens to our glass?
Glass separation has been key in simpler recovery of other recyclables like plastic, metal and paper in the Macedon Ranges, but not all are...
Macedon Ranges Council calls out ‘greenwashing’
Macedon Ranges Council has called out "greenwashing" in a push for a national ban on harsh fragmentable plastic products and mandatory product recycle labelling.
Councillors...
International Women’s Day: Rise, unite, resist gender inequality
International Women's Day on March 8 is a day to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness of gender-based bias and take action for gender equality.
The...
Anger over ‘brutal’ pruning in New Gisborne
Recent pruning of heritage trees to clear powerlines in New Gisborne's main street has been described by angry residents as "brutal".
Local resident Ray Keane...
Protection plan launched
The state government's long-awaited plan to protect the Macedon Ranges from overdevelopment and urban sprawl was launched during a tour of the region by...
New bins roll out in Macedon Ranges
Macedon Ranges' new four-bin kerbside waste collection service rolled out last week as many other Victorian councils await state government direction on the waste...
