Mount Alexander Shire Council
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Castlemaine exhibition to honour much-loved Guildford Big Tree
DJAARA, the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, is planning an exhibition at the Castlemaine Arts Museum in July to honour the timber which fell from the much-loved Guildford Big Tree in February 2024. The Guildford Biyal (red gum) has long been a culturally significant and important tree for Dja Dja Wurrung People (Djaara). It…
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Newstead Live Music Festival program unveiled
The countdown is on for Newstead Live Music Festival 2026 on January 23-26. Organisers were putting the finishing touches to the curation of the festival line-up late last week, and the program was set to go to print and ‘live’ on the website Monday morning. The festival celebrates 20 years since it made the move…
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‘Mini tornado’ strikes
Castlemaine State Emergency Service volunteers faced a demanding weekend of severe weather, responding to 10 requests for assistance. The impact was concentrated heavily in the Maldon and Tarrengower area, where a freak weather event caused significant destruction. The most severe damage occurred at a property in the Treloars Road area. Local crews arrived to find…
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Vital flood study wins funding
With a flood-prone creek on one side and overland tributaries on the other, Campbells Creek residents are well-versed in major flood events, the most recent occurring in 2022. The Campbells Creek Flood Study, which costs just shy of $200,000, will take about 12 months to complete and will help Mount Alexander Shire Council better understand…
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Find the perfect gift for someone special
Get ready for a fabulous evening of art and creativity at the annual Castlemaine Twilight Market, Friday December 12. Wander among more than 80 stalls of fabulous, handmade artwork, and find the perfect gift for someone special. Because, let’s face it, where would we be without art in the world? Go along and have a…
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Crossing creates division
Q. What do you get when you put a zebra on top of a wombat? A. A pedestrian crossing that divides the community. The new pedestrian crossing on Mostyn Street in Castlemaine’s CBD, a wombat (a raised speed hump) with a zebra (thick, parallel white stripes) on top, was officially opened on Friday by MP…
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Castlemaine takes Pride
The much-loved Castlemaine Pride Picnic is on again this Saturday November 8 at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens. A flagship event of Castlemaine Pride, a local volunteer-led community group, the Pride Picnic brings together the LGBTQIASB+ community and allies to celebrate the culture, history, creativity and resilience of the local community. Throughout the year, Castlemaine Pride…
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Ballroom dancing with a twist!
‘The Dance’ is a ballroom dancing event with a twist! Picture Strictly Ballroom meets Bridgerton. A night of classy ballroom dances set to jazzy, New Orleans style soul and blues songs performed by live band The Scufflers. There will be ballroom lessons on the night, a wholesome supper, sparkling drinks and a dress code ‘fun…
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Entries open for business awards
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting local businesses to share their story and nominate for the 2025 Mount Alexander Business Awards. The awards celebrate the people and enterprises that drive positive change in our local economy – through innovation, care, sustainability and community connection. The 2025 award categories include: – Outstanding Workplace – Sustainability Hero…
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Artwork to celebrate trailblazing women
A major public art commission by local artist Laura Woodward will celebrate the seven trailblazing women who established the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Museum in 1913 (now the Castlemaine Art Museum). Known as the first women of Castlemaine Art Museum, the group included Mary Leviny, Lilian Sheridan, Alice Waterhouse, Winifred Brotherton, Elsie Barlow, Mary Brough…
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Awards to celebrate business
Mount Alexander Shire Council is proud to launch the 2025 Mount Alexander Business Awards with nominations opening today! The awards spotlight innovation, resilience and impact across our local economy. In alignment with council’s Economic Development Strategy, the awards feature refreshed categories that reflect six foundational goals, each designed to shape a thriving, inclusive and sustainable…
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Tiny homes offer affordable housing
As the housing crisis hits hard, the appeal of Tiny Homes On Wheels has risen. The My Home Network has established a Tiny Homes On Wheels working group to work towards improving the appropriate uptake of THOW in Mount Alexander Shire. Group member Tom Danby said that while THOWs were not for everyone, for some…