Warnings remain in place for a fire in Bullengarook. Please continue to monitor VicEmergency website or app for emergency updates, or tune into your local ABC radio.
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Council wishes you a safe and happy holiday season. There will be some facility closures and changes to bin collections during this time.
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The Fire Danger Period for Macedon Ranges Shire is now in force. During this time, no fire may be lit in the open air without a permit.
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Council recognises that volunteer contributions extend far beyond the tasks they complete. Their true impact lies in the intangible aspects - the smiles they bring to the faces of those they assist, and the sense of belonging they cultivate among our residents.
Council has a range of valuable volunteering opportunities available.
Alternatively, find out more about the various Council departments and other local agencies who are seeking volunteers below.
Provide companionship and friendship to older people in our local community.
Assist with flora surveys, fauna monitoring, stalls and community events and roadside weed audits.
Interact with visitors, local residents and tourism operators.
Assist the Kyneton Museum with horse drawn carriage conservation, gardening and collection photography.
Sort, shelve and price items collected at our Kyneton and Romsey resource recovery facilities (transfer stations) to be sold in the resale shops.
For volunteer opportunities beyond Council offerings, consider exploring local community programs and non-profit organisations that are seeking volunteers.
We're shining a spotlight on remarkable community members during National Volunteers Week, running from 20 to 26 May 2024.