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Gisborne growth and town character a concern for residents
The growth of the township and losing the character of the town were highlighted in a Gisborne Future project report presented to Macedon Ranges...
Mitchell council election scrutineering questioned
By Jackson RussellMitchell Shire election scrutineers are having difficulty fulfilling their roles due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place at electoral offices.A scrutineer for...
Ecosystem in decline
By Steph McNicolMacedon Ranges Shire Council has thrown its support behind the shire’s smallest residents, outlining the plight of the area’s ecosystem, including endangered...
Council joins call for pokies reform
Whittlesea City Council is calling for changes to the poker machine industry before COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and venues re-open after a report showed...
Council budget meeting adjourned
Adoption of the City of Whittlesea’s 2020-21 budget will be delayed until next month due to the appointment of a panel of administrators for...
Communities’ mental health needs highlighted to commission
By Steph McNicolSubmissions by Mitchell and Macedon Ranges shire councils and City of Whittlesea formed part of more than 8200 received by the Royal...
Council staff deployed to assist
Council staff from both Mitchell and Macedon Ranges shires have been deployed to Victoria’s north-east to assit with bushfire response and recovery.Mitchell Shire Council...
Town entrances cleared for fire safety
By Evelyn LeckieMITCHELL Shire Council is responding to the upcoming fire season by clearing and cleaning up entrances to towns, particularly Pyalong and Kilmore.Council...
Mayor re-elected
COUNCILLOR Janet Pearce was re-elected as mayor of Macedon Ranges Shire Council at a special council meeting in Gisborne last week.
Cr Pearce, a west...
Youth voice
YOUNG leaders will have a chance to advise City of Whittlesea councillors on youth-specific issues with the introduction of a new youth advisory committee.
The...