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Shire news back issues

2026

October: First look at Frederick Street cultural artwork
September: Sustainable changes coming to waste management
August: Wildflowers public art installation
July: Proposed changes to waste services
June: Honouring Guildford's Biyal (Red Gum) Big Tree
May: Commemorating Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week
April: Castlemaine State Festival celebrates 50 years
March: Share your thoughts on the recovery hub
January-February: Heroes wear yellow

2025

December: Welcoming our new Mayor and Deputy Mayor
November: Mayor streetscape update to transform Castlemaine
October: Vote for your favourite business
September: Business Awards nominations now open
August: Apply for a Community Christmas Celebration Grant
July: Meet the climate change-makers in business
June: Come along to Micro and Small Business Day
May: Calling all businesses taking climate action!
April: Help shape the future of our shire
March: $3 million for works in McKenzie Hill
February: Congratulations to our award winners
January: You're invited to the shire's Australia Day – Survival Day community event

2024

December: Welcome to our new Councillors
November: Free green waste disposal now available
October: Emergency planning assistance available
September: 2025 Australia Day Awards
August: Council grants support community
July: Mount Alexander Affordable Housing Trust
June: Australia Day – Survival Day wins award
May: We need you for our first ever Customer First Strategy!
April: Meet the climate change-makers
March: Get affordable housing updates, hear from your Mayor and more!
February: Reflecting on Australia Day - Survival Day
January: You're invited to our Australia Day – Survival Day community event

2023

December: A message from our new Mayor, Cr Matthew Driscoll
November: Volunteer opportunities, grant news, free green waste and more!
October: Open Day on this month
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)

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Looking for a career change or new skills?

Published on 20 August 2026

Council is inviting local job seekers, career changers, students and aspiring entrepreneurs to attend the free Training and Skills Fair.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Events & Activities

Updated Events Grants program to strengthen community connection

Published on 06 August 2026

The updated Events Grants Program will provide greater support for community activities and ensure funding is directed to initiatives that deliver the greatest benefit across the Shire.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Events & Activities

Free workshops: Learn how to win government contracts

Published on 15 May 2026

Council is inviting local business operators to a free afternoon of workshops designed to help build pitching skills and better understand how to win government grants and contracts.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Events & Activities

Council and DJAARA invite community to honour Guildford Big Tree

Published on 12 May 2026

Council and DJAARA invite the community to come together to honour and celebrate the Guildford Big Tree at a free community event.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Environment, Events & Activities

Council funds 15 community groups through Event Grants program

Published on 11 May 2026

The Ravens Theatre Company and Town Folk Festival are among 15 community groups to receive funding in the latest round of Council’s Event Grants program.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Events & Activities

Council invites local artists to exhibit at Phee Broadway foyer

Published on 04 May 2026

Council is inviting local artists and arts organisations to submit expressions of interest for the 2026-2027 Phee Broadway Theatre Foyer Exhibition Program.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities