Mount Alexander Shire Council

  • Collaboration for change

    Collaboration for change

    Mount Alexander Shire residents plan to reframe and refocus their efforts to address climate change through the launch of an…

  • Creating a ‘safe space’ in Castlemaine

    Creating a ‘safe space’ in Castlemaine

    Suicide prevention and postvention group ELM (Every Life Matters) has received funding to create a new ‘Safe Space’ in Castlemaine…

  • Newstead calls for flashing lights

    Newstead calls for flashing lights

    The Newstead community is lobbying Mount Alexander Shire Council in the hope of getting flashing safety lights installed to highlight…

  • Portrait Prize 4 Respect

    Portrait Prize 4 Respect

    Locals are encouraged to get creative and submit a portrait for the ‘Portrait Prize 4 Respect’ community art event being…

  • New role to address housing challenge

    New role to address housing challenge

    A dedicated housing officer has been appointed by Mount Alexander Shire Council to address the issue of boosting affordable housing…

  • Musos conference in the ‘maine

    Musos conference in the ‘maine

    Much of the region’s live music muscle will be headed to Castlemaine this month for a debut three-day music conference…

  • Awards entries closing soon

    Awards entries closing soon

    Entries for the 2021 Mount Alexander Business Awards are closing soon and local businesses nominated for this year’s awards are…

  • Rubbish in focus

    Rubbish in focus

    Mount Alexander Shire Council is investigating the introduction of tip passes and a potential kerbside hard rubbish collection. At last…

  • Nominate now for the Mount Alexander Business Awards

    Nominate now for the Mount Alexander Business Awards

    The Mount Alexander Business Awards are on again and it’s time to nominate your favourite business.The awards are proudly run…

  • Bus pilot to test waters

    Bus pilot to test waters

    The official launch of a new community minibus in Castlemaine late last week was not just about the bus.It was…

  • Speed reduction supported

    Speed reduction supported

    Councillors have pitched their support behind a call from Yapeen residents to lower the speed limit on the Vaughan Springs…

  • Refugee advocate to speak in Castlemaine

    Refugee advocate to speak in Castlemaine

    Refugee advocate Jana Favero will speak at Castlemaine’s Phee Broadway Theatre next week as a highlight of Castlemaine’s Refugee Week…