For updates on cooling centres, Council services, community meetings and relief support, visit the January 2026 fire and heat page.
Published on 10 February 2026
Fire-affected businesses are invited to come along to the Harcourt Business Support Day on Monday 23 February.
We're conducting a Community Satisfaction Survey to better understand what matters most to our community and how Council can continue to improve local services.
Published on 03 February 2026
Mount Alexander Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from artists for a new paid public art commission in Newstead.
Visit our community engagement space, Shape Mount Alexander, and sign up to stay involved in our projects and plans, and ensure that the community is central to shaping its own future.
16 February 2026
A nine‑session program supporting early communication in a warm, playful setting for children aged 0-5 years.
18 February 2026
Children and carers invited to Buda Historic Home and Gardens to explore and connect with nature.
The weekly Castlemaine Farmers' Market runs every Wednesday and aims to deliver locally grown produce to the community.
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