Kerbside bin collections will not take place tomorrow, Friday 9th January, due to Catastrophic Fire Danger. Friday collections will instead take place on Saturday 10th January.
Due to Total Fire Ban theCastlemaine Transfer Station is closed today, Thursday 8th January. The Castlemaine and Maldon Transfer Stations will be closed tomorrow, Friday 9th January, due to Catastrophic Fire Danger.
Council collects rates from property owners in the municipality to help fund local services like maternal and child health, aged care, waste collection, library services, recreation and leisure facilities, plus the maintenance of local roads, bridges, footpaths, drains, parks, playgrounds and much more.
Read our rates and valuations page to see how rates are calculated.
Rates installments are due on the following dates:
• 30 September • 30 November • 28 February • 31 May
You can also choose to pay your rates up front but need to ensure this payment is made by the first instalment date.
Reminder notices for the installments are sent out at least two weeks before each due date. You will pay interest of 10% per year on all overdue payments.
We offer many ways for you to pay your rates.
You will need the following information to make a payment:
Please make sure to select Rates payment as the payment type.
Once we receive your payment, it will be applied to your next rates notice.
You can also view your rates notice online in your internet banking service by signing up to BPAY View.
Call 1300 486 757 to make your payment securely over the phone. Select option 1.
Be sure to have your payment details ready.
Send your cheque or money order (made payable to Mount Alexander Shire Council) and mail to:
Mount Alexander Shire Council PO Box 185 Castlemaine VIC 3450
Cheques or money orders should be made payable to Mount Alexander Shire Council and should be marked not negotiable.
Bring your rate notice to any Australia Post office or our Customer Service Centre:
Castlemaine Civic Centre Cnr Lyttleton and Lloyd Streets, Castlemaine, VIC
Centrepay is a voluntary and easy payment option available to Centrelink customers who can make regular deductions from your Centrelink payment.
Go to the Centrepay website for information and how to set up your Centrepay deductions.
If you would like your rates to be automatically deducted from your nominated bank account simply apply online by clicking the link below.
Direct Debit Service Agreement
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