Macedon Ranges Shire Council

23/10/2026

Want to become a citizen scientist and discover the frogs living in your neighbourhood?

Join our free webinar on Thursday 29 October at 7pm with the Australian Museum to learn about the fascinating frogs of the Macedon Ranges and how you can help protect them.

Discover how to use the free FrogID app to record frog calls – just in time for FrogID Week (6–15 November)!

🐸 Register: mrsc.vic.gov.au/frogID

23/10/2026

Council has welcomed Independent Candidate for Macedon Dom Bonanno's election commitment to secure funding for upgrades to the Lancefield Park Recreation Reserve, which is among the only significant recreational spaces in our shire that we do not directly manage.

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

22/10/2026

Council has welcomed Liberal Party candidate Kate Kendall’s election commitment of $250,000 towards upgrades to the changerooms and toilets at Buffalo Sports Stadium, part of the Woodend Racecourse Reserve Master Plan, contributing towards the funding sought through Council’s advocacy prospectus.

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

22/10/2026

🏓 Looking for a fun way to get moving and meet new people? Give pickleball a go!

When and where? Tuesdays, 10am-12pm at the Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct in New Gisborne.

Whether you're trying it for the first time or already love a game, everyone is welcome. No bookings needed – just turn up and join in!

Find out more: mrsc.vic.gov.au/MRSPrecinct

21/10/2026

Our free green waste disposal weeks are back from 26 October to 8 November. 🍃🍃

If this timing doesn't work for you, download your green waste vouchers and use them when it suits you. Find out more: mrsc.vic.gov.au/green-waste

20/10/2026

🔥A Traditional Owner-led cultural burn is planned for Wednesday 21 October at Woodend Grassland Reserve, weather and conditions permitting.

If you're in or around Woodend, you may see smoke in the area.

The burn will help improve the health of the grassland, encourage native plants to regenerate and support traditional land management practices guided by Traditional Owner knowledge.

20/10/2026

You can borrow more than just books from your local library these days! 📚 Ever wanted to give induction cooking a try? Here's your chance!

Thinking about making the switch to induction cooking?

Our Library of Things now includes portable induction cooktops, giving you the chance to try induction-style cooking before committing to a new appliance. They're also handy if you need a temporary extra cooktop for a special occasion or while your kitchen is out of action.

Karen from Woodend Library is excited to show off one of our newest additions.

To borrow from the Library of Things, you'll first need to register as a Library of Things member. Simply pop into your local library, sign up, and start borrowing items for FREE.

Click the link in our bio for more info!

19/10/2026

It's Bird Week and the Aussie Bird Count is a fun way to connect with nature while helping researchers learn more about our bird populations.

Here in the , woodland birds like the Brown Treecreeper are important indicators of the health of our local environment.

Want to join in?
🐦 Download the free Aussie Bird Count app.
🌿 Spend 20 minutes in your favourite outdoor space and count the birds you see
✅ Submit your count – and do it as many times as you like!

Find out more: aussiebirdcount.org.au

19/10/2026

🌳 Spring has sprung and so has the grass and trees! Download our new and improved waste app (called LoopedIn Councils) to access your annual free green waste vouchers. More info: mrsc.vic.gov.au/waste-app

If you aren’t into apps, you can access your vouchers through our website, or visit a customer service centre for assistance.

We also have a free Green Waste Disposal Week coming up from 26 October 2026 to 8 November 2026 – you can drop off eligible green waste at our resource recovery facilities free of charge. Find out more: mrsc.vic.gov.au/green-waste

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.