Macedon Ranges Shire Council

16/10/2026

Curious about the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid ? Come along to a free community information session at Malmsbury Town Hall on Tuesday 20 October at 5pm to learn more about the project and ask questions.

☕ Tea and coffee provided.

🙌 Everyone's welcome – no registration needed.

Come along to this community information session to learn more about the bid in Macedon Ranges Shire.

16/10/2026

🐱 FOUND CAT - MONEGEETTA 🐱

Can you help us reunite this handsome boy with his family?

This black and white male cat was found on Billabong Drive, Monegeetta. He is not microchipped, so we're asking the community to help spread the word.

📍 Found: Billabong Drive, Monegeetta
🐾 Black and White Domestic Short Hair
🐾 Male
🐾 No microchip detected

If this cat belongs to you, please call us on (03) 5422 0333 and quote reference no. 4709.

16/10/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Josh's Rainbow Eggs Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards finalists!

🏆 Now it's your turn to vote! Show your support for your favourite local business in the People's Choice Award.

View the finalists and cast your vote: mrsc.vic.gov.au/business-awards

15/10/2026

Clothing, shoes and other textiles don't belong in your yellow-lidded recycling bin. Donate, recycle or dispose of them the right way.

If they're still in good condition, consider donating them. Worn-out textiles can be recycled at your local resource recovery facility or placed in your red-lidded general waste bin if that's the best option.

Find out more about items that are accepted at our resource recovery facilities: mrsc.vic.gov.au/RRF

15/10/2026

Council has welcomed Labor's election commitment to invest $9 million to upgrade the Urquhart and High Street intersection in Woodend, a project identified in the Council’s advocacy prospectus. Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/Woodend9m

We're sharing this election commitment to keep our community informed about funding announcements for local projects.

Council does not endorse any political party or candidate. We are advocating to all parties and candidates for support on a range of Council’s important community projects. Where candidates support Council’s advocacy or key projects, we will welcome this and encourage other candidates to do the same.

To view all election commitments and learn more about Council's advocacy priorities, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/election26.

15/10/2026

The final concept design for the Kyneton Skate Park is now complete 🛹

Thanks to community feedback, we've made improvements to the skate elements, pump track, seating, shade, accessibility, pedestrian access and overall layout of the precinct.

What's next? With the concept design now finalised — you can view it at yoursay.mrsc.vic.gov.au/kyneton-skatepark — the next step is to develop the detailed design before moving into construction for stage 1 early next year.

Thanks to everyone who shared their ideas and helped shape the design 😊

14/10/2026

Barkly Square Pavilion is ready to build and we're calling on candidates for the Victorian Election to commit $3.87 million to help deliver this much-needed community facility in Kyneton.

14/10/2026

UPDATE: Great news! This little mate has found his way back home and has been reunited with his family and back where he belongs.
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This cat was found on Carrolls Lane in Bullengarook 🐱

White Domestic Short Hair. Male. Not desexed. No microchip detected.

If this cat belongs to you, call us on (03) 5422 0333 and quote reference no. 4706.

We would love to reunite him with his family.

13/10/2026

💙 Swimming for everyone!

We're excited to introduce our new Sensory Swim pilot program, starting this month at Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre 🏊

With sensory-friendly adjustments and a welcoming, supportive environment, these sessions aim to make swimming more comfortable and accessible for everyone.

Find out more: mrsc.vic.gov.au/sensory-swim

12/10/2026

There’s still time to register for tonight’s soil webinar! 🌱

And while you’re at it, grab one of the few remaining spots at Friday’s fencing and farming sessions. Don’t miss out!

Healthy Landscapes events coming up:
💻 Understanding your soils webinar
🚜 Fencing workshop in Bagshot
👣 Demo internal fencing and moveable water farm walk in Gisborne

Book your spot at bit.ly/3TK5aoF

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The program is delivered in partnership with Hepburn Shire Council, Mount Alexander Shire Council, City of Greater Bendigo, North Central CMA, Coliban Water, Melbourne Water.