Tag: Mount Alexander Shire Council

An accident waiting to happen?

As the weather heats up, so too does public outrage at the parking situation at the 'Res in Chewton (Expedition Pass Reservoir). The issue of...

Council seeks input on 2025/2026 budget

Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting residents to have their say on the council’s 2025/2026 budget. The submission process is now open for community members...

Engaging young people

Mount Alexander Shire Council has been granted almost $300,000 to run youth projects in the shire through the Engage! program and the youth-run Eight...

Fresh council steps in

Macedon Ranges Shire has welcomed a new-look council with four returning members and five elected for the first time. The most competitive ward this election...

Meet your local candidates

Castlemaine-based community group Really Local is putting on a series of local face-to-face meet the candidates events this month for the contested Mount Alexander...

The power of collaboration

Tina Helm is using her Mount Alexander Shire Council scholarship to take part in LEAD Loddon Murray, to put her new skills to the...

Level crossing upgrade

The Victorian Goldfields Railway in conjunction with Mount Alexander Shire Council is in the process of upgrading the level crossing over Sawmill Road in...

Future fashionistas fiesta!

The young people’s upcycled fashion parade is back this year! On Sunday September 15 from 11am to 1pm, head down to Mechanics Lane in...

‘Bureaucratic madness!’

Six years ago, Castlemaine resident Hilary Finch bought a small red-flowering gum to replace a dead tree on her nature strip. She lovingly tended the...

Recreation hot spot open

Taradale has new dedicated active recreation facilities following completion of a new pump track, hit up wall and other features. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas joined...

Intergenerational games a hit

Mount Alexander Shire Council’s latest event for senior residents was an intergenerational games day. The event was a collaboration between the council’s Community Wellbeing team...

Holistic grazing workshop open

Local landowners have the opportunity to sign up for a short course in holistic grazing management. The course will assist landowners to improve their skills...

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