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Published on 23 December 2025
There will be changes to Council services over the Christmas and New Year period.
Council offices, including the Castlemaine Civic Centre, will be closed from 3.00pm on Wednesday 24 December until 8.30am on Monday 5 January.
If your bins are collected on Thursdays or Fridays, please note the following changes:
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Councillors and Council staff.
We’re looking forward to working together with you all in the new year!