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Shire news back issues

2023

September: Come and say hello at our Open Day
August: Business awards are back!
July: Council adopts 2023/2024 Budget
June: Reflecting on Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week
May: Tell us what you think of our 2023/2024 proposed budget
April: Become a community leader through the Women Leading Locally Fellowship program
March: Let's get better at communicating with each other
February: Reflecting on Australia Day – Survival Day
January: You're invited to the shire's Australia Day – Survival Day celebrations

2022

December: A message from our new Mayor, Cr Rosie Annear
November: New permanent exhibition in Castlemaine celebrates First Nations People
October: Boorp Boorp Boondyil exhibition to open at the Market Building
September: Local flora and fauna makes grand entrance
August: Can La Larr Ba Gauwa Mount Bike Park host the Comm Games?
July: Let's talk affordable housing
June: National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week(PDF, 1MB)
May: Take a look at our 2022/2023 proposed budget(PDF, 14MB)
April: First round of 2022 Community Grants awarded(PDF, 6MB)
March: Our small town are on the road to success!(PDF, 7MB)

2021

Winter: Funding our small town streetscapes(PDF, 2MB)
Autumn: State Festival fun(PDF, 2MB)

Past media releases

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Flood recovery works on Bendigo-Sutton Grange Road

Published on 27 September 2023

We're continuing our commitment to flood recovery with road works along Bendigo - Sutton Grange Road at Sandy Creek, Metcalfe.

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Council supports 16 local groups with Community Grant funding

Published on 20 September 2023

We've awarded grants to 16 community groups who will share in almost $50,000 to deliver projects that foster connection and community across the shire.

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Council celebrates the festive season with Christmas Grants

Published on 20 September 2023

We're offering Community Christmas Celebration Grants to help towns across the shire celebrate the festive season.

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Roadside slashing program starts soon

Published on 20 September 2023

We'll be starting its annual roadside slashing program this October, which is expected to continue until Christmas.

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Learn to support mental health in young people

Published on 20 September 2023

We're inviting parents and carers to attend a youth mental health first aid workshop.

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Tree pruning around powerlines starts soon

Published on 20 September 2023

More than 500 trees will be pruned by qualified contractors to meet electricity safety standards, reducing the risk of fire, blackouts and power surges.

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