Council news – 24 June 2025
Published on 24 June 2025
Council adopts $56 million budget for 2025-2026
Council adopted the 2025-2026 Budget following community consultation and feedback.
The budget outlines Council’s priorities for the upcoming financial year and how we will deliver more than 100 services to the community.
Highlights include active transport, carbon offsetting initiatives, a shire-wide biodiversity strategy, affordable housing, a Fair Access Policy, and support for community groups and events.
The budget also includes $17 million in capital works to improve infrastructure such as roads, bridges, drains, and footpaths, as well as strong investment in our community facilities.
The 2025-2026 Budget is available online at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Our-Budget.