New play space design project to start in Wesley Hill Published on 31 July 2026 Council has allocated $40,000 in its 2026/27 Budget to design a new play space in Wesley Hill, creating opportunities for local children and families to enjoy outdoor recreation closer to home. Tagged as: , Health & Wellbeing, Improvement Works
Community groups invited to apply for Christmas Celebration Grants Published on 28 July 2026 Grants can be put towards outdoor decorations, community events, Santa visits, barbecues, music and other celebrations. Tagged as: , News and updates
Equipment Grants stream exciting addition to Community Grants program Published on 20 July 2026 We're excited to announce the addition of an Equipment Grants stream to the Community Grants program. Tagged as: , News and updates
Sculptures celebrate local women at Castlemaine Botanical Gardens Published on 20 July 2026 Castlemaine-based artist Laura Woodward has installed Wildflowers, a permanent public artwork celebrating seven women who helped shape the cultural life of the region. Tagged as: , News and updates
Mount Alexander Shire Active Living Census results are here Published on 15 July 2026 Loddon Campaspe residents are moving more and smoking less than Victorian benchmarks. Tagged as: , News and updates
Local artists take over the Phee Broadway Theatre foyer Published on 08 July 2026 The Phee Broadway Theatre Foyer Exhibition Program has kicked off with a selection of local artists taking over the space. Tagged as: , News and updates
Mount Alexander Shire Council appoints new Chief Executive Officer Published on 17 June 2026 Michael Annear brings more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across local government, international humanitarian work and community-focused organisations. He has served as Council’s Director Infrastructure and Development since 2021. Tagged as: , News and updates
Council adopts 2026/27 budget focused on community, infrastructure Published on 17 June 2026 Councillors have adopted the 2026/27 Budget, delivering a practical plan to maintain services, invest in infrastructure and support community wellbeing in a challenging financial environment. Tagged as: , News and updates
Council appoints affordable housing trustee, receives major donation Published on 20 May 2026 Mount Alexander Shire Council has taken a major step to address local housing needs, appointing a Trustee to establish the Mount Alexander Affordable Housing Trust. Tagged as: , News and updates
Power poles removed as streetscape redevelopment hits milestone Published on 20 May 2026 Mount Alexander Shire Council is marking a major milestone in the Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane Streetscape Redevelopment, with overhead power poles and wires removed following the completion of underground power works. Tagged as: , Improvement Works