Mount Alexander Shire
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Call for improved access to water
A group of Mount Alexander Shire locals is petitioning Coliban Water to improve water access from public standpipe taps. Petition organiser Rosemary Sorensen said the shire was well behind other shires in the region when it came to this basic service. “We want Coliban and the council to plan now to make the necessary changes,…
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A peek behind the curtain
Take a look behind the studio door as 53 incredible local artists from Mount Alexander Shire invite you inside for the Artists Studio Walk 2026. Castlemaine Art Museum and Friends of Castlemaine Art Museum have joined forces to host the walk, which coincides with this year’s Castlemaine State Festival. They have curated an engaging pocket…
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The house that Castlemaine built
Ten years ago, the Castlemaine community generously supported Mount Alexander Accommodation and Respite Group to construct a purpose-built respite facility for people with intellectual and development disabilities in Mount Alexander Shire. The generosity of the McDonald family donating land, the Castlemaine Lions providing a substantial seeding grant and community members donations provided the Committee of…
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Young women to broadcast
A pilot program is offering young women in Mount Alexander Shire the opportunity to develop a podcast to be broadcast on MainFM radio show, Femme Fortissima, which airs on Fridays from 11am – 1pm. The hands-on podcasting workshop series is tailored for young women, providing skills in audio storytelling, editing, interviewing and podcasting. The program…
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Big adventures for little legs: Guide captures highlights from Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander
One travel-loving family is sharing their adventures around the region through a guide that captures highlights from the Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander. Big Adventures for Little Legs: Northern Victoria is the family’s latest self-published full-colour guidebook, featuring 101 outdoor destinations for children. The team has designed the book for families to get engaged in…
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A welcome to babies
Dhelkaya’s Aboriginal Health Liaison team partnered with Mount Alexander Shire Council to bring a much-anticipated event to Castlemaine – the very first Welcome Baby to Country ceremony, held last Wednesday at the Botanic Gardens during NAIDOC Week. The Maternal and Child Health staff, along with the Midwifery Group Practice staff, all contributed to this cultural…
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Keeping warm in winter
With temperatures plummeting at the arrival of winter, tenants of rented homes can now access a video on how to make their home more comfortable and cost effective. The video was developed by the My Home Network Tenants Rights Working Group and the West End Resilience Energy Group following a well-received workshop on how simple…
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History buffs gather
The inaugural The Alchemy of Gold forum has been declared an outstanding success. The event attracted huge crowds of goldfields history buffs from across Australia to the Campbells Creek Community Centre from May 16-18. The three-day forum featured more than 40 experts, historians and community members sharing their value insights into the discovery of gold…
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Vegelicious venues celebrated
The winners of the 2025 Edgy Veg Awards have been crowned and five local businesses in the Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires have been celebrated for their incredible vegelicious fare. The awards are now in their fourth year and expanded to Mount Alexander Shire for the first time in 2025. This event is the…
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Housing initiatives in spotlight
Mount Alexander Shire residents are invited to a free community forum hosted by My Home Network to hear the latest updates on local housing projects and initiatives aimed at addressing the region’s housing crisis. The forum will take place at Castlemaine Town Hall on Thursday May 15, from 6.30pm (for a 7pm start) to 9pm.…
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Has your fave veg got the edge?
The Edgy Veg Awards are set to return this April for the fourth year in the Macedon Ranges, and have now expanded to Mount Alexander Shire! Given only 13 per cent of the local population eat enough veg, the event couldn’t have come at a better time. Show your support for your favourite local (and…
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Concert supports orchestra
Acclaimed cellist Zoe Knighton, of Flinders Quartet, will present a benefit concert this month to support Resonance String Orchestra’s vital community music education and performance work in Macedon Ranges and Mount Alexander Shires. All proceeds will go towards Resonance’s work in empowering regional communities to make great music. Zoe will perform Charlie Mackesy’s The boy…