Mount Alexander Shire Council

  • Planning powers at risk

    Planning powers at risk

    Planning powers could be overridden if local councils do not co-operate with the Victorian Government’s latest housing targets to reach…

  • Parking, parrots and potential fires

    Parking, parrots and potential fires

    Mount Alexander Shire Council is seeking a permanent speed reduction along a one-kilometre stretch of Golden Point Road at Chewton…

  • A community united in Castlemaine

    A community united in Castlemaine

    Australia Day is a contentious day, and instead of bringing the nation together, it divides sections of the community in…

  • Councils prioritise Indigenous relations

    Councils prioritise Indigenous relations

    Macedon Ranges Shire Council has joined more than 30 per cent of Victorian councils and once more decided against hosting…

  • Streetscape to get $12.19M makeover

    Streetscape to get $12.19M makeover

    Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane in Castlemaine are set to receive a major facelift thanks a $12.19 million boost from…

  • Experience the joy of Latin dance!

    Experience the joy of Latin dance!

    Latin dancing is hitting the streets of Castlemaine once again with Street Latin Dance: Summer Salsa. Supported by Mount Alexander…

  • Council reimagines the economy

    Council reimagines the economy

    Mount Alexander Shire Council is at the forefront of changing the way we look at the economy by using the…

  • An accident waiting to happen?

    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…

  • Council seeks input on 2025/2026 budget

    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…

  • Engaging young people

    Engaging young people

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

  • Fresh council steps in

    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…

  • Meet your local candidates

    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…