Early works pave the way for new netball facilities in Kyneton Last updated on 17 July 2024 New, fit-for-purpose netball facilities are another step closer for Kyneton, with initial works completed at the Kyneton Showgrounds to prepare the site for full construction.  Part of the endorsed Kyneton Showgrounds Master Plan implementation and a key deliverable in Council’s Budget 2024-25, preparatory works for this project have included the relocation of Little Athletics facilities to a dedicated space near the bottom oval and selected tree removal.  The Victorian Government has committed $1.5 million towards construction of the new netball facilities, to be formalised soon through a grant submission, with Council committing ~$1.3 million.  Director Assets and Operations Shane Walden said the next steps for the project included finalising detailed designs, finalising grant paperwork and tendering out the necessary works, with construction strategically timed to start following the 2024 football/netball season.  “We’re pleased to be progressing this much-anticipated upgrade, to provide netball facilities in Kyneton that meet the growing demand and expectations of users,” he said.  “We will continue to work closely with key stakeholders including the Kyneton Football Netball Club, Netball Victoria and Sport and Recreation Victoria to finalise detailed designs and be shovel ready as soon as practical.”  The new Little Athletics facilities – which were completed in early June in preparation for a new season starting in October – include a customised storage shed, discus cage and circle, shot put circles and two long jump/triple jump run-ups and pits.  Council will plant 10 new trees at the Showgrounds precinct to help offset the removal of 10 trees surrounding the netball court, to accommodate the most suitable location for the new facilities.

Take the lead on the shire’s dog off-leash and prohibited areas Last updated on 16 July 2024 Council is inviting feedback on its designated dog off-leash and prohibited areas across the shire, to help…

Regional landowners are encouraged to sign up for the upcoming Healthy Landscapes Holistic Grazing Management course, now taking applications for the next group of students.

Nominations open for inspiring young people in the Macedon Ranges Last updated on 02 July 2024 Friends, family and community members are encouraged to put the spotlight on local young people achieving…

New state-of-the-art sports precinct open for use Last updated on 28 June 2024 The long-awaited Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct (MRSP) in New Gisborne is now open, unlocking significant recreational an…

June 2024 Council Meeting wrap Last updated on 27 June 2024 The following matters were considered and endorsed at the June 2024 Council Meeting: Upcoming community consultations endorsed: Draft Kyneto…

Council is hosting a range of activities and events for children and young people in the shire throughout the July 2024 school holidays.

Fees will be introduced for services such as residential green waste disposal and comingled recycling.  Consistent with several other local councils, the green waste disposal charge will be set by cub…

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024 Last updated on 19 June 2024 Council will host a range of free events – including film screenings and a community and family day – as part of this year’s NAIDOC Week celeb…