Tag: Mount Alexander
PM witnesses Harcourt destruction, funding announced
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Harcourt on Sunday and unveiled a $19.5 million support package for those affected by the ongoing bushfires.
He was joined...
Emergency services continue fire fight
The Harcourt, Ravenswood South and Walmer communities and surrounds are shocked and devastated following Friday's fire.
The fire began in Fogartys Gap Road at Ravenswood...
Harcourt fire not expected to expand far beyond current footprint tonight
The Ravenswood Fogarty’s Gap Road fire that has impacted Harcourt is not expected to expand far beyond its current footprint tonight, authorities have told...
State of disaster declared for Mount Alexander
Premier Jacinta Allan has declared a State of Disaster for Mount Alexander and 17 other Local Government Areas and one Alpine Resort as fires...
Arduous firefighters at ready to respond in remote areas
A group of CFA firefighters are ready to fight fires in remote areas across the state following seven weeks of intensive training to become...
Medals of friendship to local volunteers
The volunteer work of 26 Timor-Leste friendship groups from across Australia was recognised with the Order of Timor-Leste Medal at a special event held...
Working towards net zero
Mount Alexander Net Zero Working Group is a group of seven passionate individuals who are helping local businesses reach 100 per cent clean energy.
To...
Cyclists call for action
Community members are calling for urgent improvements to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure at McKenzie Hill on the outskirts of Castlemaine following several near misses...
Twilight market a hit
The inaugural Maldon Twilight Market was a huge success with more than 1000 attendees and 32 market stalls, showcasing fabulous food, regional produce, and...
Big line-up for Town Folk Festival
The countdown is on until Castlemaine's highly anticipated second annual Town Folk Festival on Saturday February 11.
Bringing together 16 of the best contemporary artists...
Wood’s landscape win
Eve Lamb
Castlemaine artist Greg Wood has won Victoria's $20,000 John Lesley Art Prize.
The local artist claimed the newly announced award with his...
Restoration begins for old church
Mount Alexander Shire Council has begun work to repair and restore the former Wesleyan Church in Chewton.
The building located at 205 Main Road, was...
