Tag: Mount Alexander Shire Council
Gas on the nose at climate rally
Gas was on the nose as hundreds of locals gathered in Castlemaine's Victory Park on Friday as part of nationwide protests demanding...
Call for sanctuary – Petition to ban shooting at Cairn Curran
A petition calling for a ban on recreational duck shooting on Cairn Curran Reservoir at Baringhup has attracted hundreds of signatures, the majority of...
Bridge saga to council tonight
The intense degree of public interest surrounding the future of Castlemaine's historic Froomes Road Bridge is expected to draw a packed public gallery at...
Bridge on Froomes decision time looms
The future of Castlemaine's Froomes Road Bridge is expected to become clearer after next month's Mount Alexander Shire Council meeting.
Whether it will be replaced...
Retirement village on hold
Plans for the development of an affordable retirement village for Castlemaine are on hold after the potential developer of the project pulled out for...
Lethal dog attack kills 12 sheep
A lethal dog attack at a Glenluce property has left 12 sheep dead and 17 others injured, sparking calls for people to keep their...
Help in your pocket
A handy new wallet card is available from local businesses and community hubs to keep local residents mentally well in Mount Alexander Shire in...
Maldon’s makeover powers ahead
The first stage of historic Maldon's multi-million dollar makeover is well under way, with works to move the town's electricity underground powering ahead.
Bendigo West...
Concern over church plan for Castlemaine
A proposed church development that would become the largest place of assembly in Castlemaine is currently before Mount Alexander Shire Council.
Residents have raised concerns...
Creative residencies
Four local creatives have been given residency at the Phee Broadway Theatre in Castlemaine as part of the 2020-21 At Home program.
The Mount Alexander...
Stand taken on thongs
The humble thong has long been a classic of stereotyped iconic Aussie footwear, and from now on they're also going to be smiled upon...
VGR in state’s new rail training pilot
A new pilot program will offer training and hands-on experience helping Victorian Goldfields Railway upgrade the tourist railway's infrastructure between Castlemaine and Maldon.
Late last...
