Council news – 23 December 2025

Published on 23 December 2025

Council services over Christmas

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:

• Thursday 25 December changed to Friday 26 December.
• Friday 26 December changed to Saturday 27 December.
• Thursday 1 January changed to Friday 2 January.
• Friday 2 January changed to Saturday 3 January.

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!