Macedon Ranges finalists in local government awards

Two Macedon Rangers Shire Council programs driving sustainable agriculture practices and waste reduction measures have been announced as finalists in the 2024 LGPro Awards...

Council session raises dog shooting questions

A Mitchell Shire ratepayer was effectively gagged at last week’s Mitchell Shire Council Community Questions and Hearings Committee.Seymour farmer, Lance Marke attended the meeting...

Macedon Ranges council meeting updates

A range of items were endorsed for community consultation at the March meeting of the Macedon Ranges Shire Council.At the top of the list...

VCAT reform plea from Mitchell Shire Council

Mitchell Shire Council wants the current Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) structure changed – hopefully to ensure Council wins more appeals.A motion presented...

Weeding out the issue

Weed control came under the microscope at the March meeting of Mitchell Shire Council following the tabling of a report on weed management activities...

Big plans in budget for City of Whittlesea

WITH the return of an elected council just months way, the City of Whittlesea’s Proposed Budget 2024-25 aims to ensure council’s financial sustainability in...

Getting grounds winter ready

AS the seasons change, so does the sporting landscape across Mitchell Shire. With winter on the horizon, Mitchell Shire Council workers and contractors are...

City of Whittlesea youth leaders appointed

City of Whittlesea’s youth mayor and deputy mayor have been announced, leading the new youth council in the first year of their two-year term.Sixteen-year-old...

Major step for sporting precinct in Mernda

City of Whittlesea approved the concept design for the Regional Sports Precinct’s indoor stadium and outdoor netball facilities at its last council meeting.The precinct,...

A bridge too far

The Old Goulburn River Bridge came under discussion at the March Mitchell Shire Council meeting with a commitment by the majority of Councillors to...