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Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine are closed this week. See the Road closures page for details.

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Shire news back issues

2026

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)

14 Result(s) Found

Artists invited to apply for public art commission

Published on 08 May 2026

Council is inviting artists to apply for a new public art commission as part of the Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane redevelopment in Castlemaine.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Improvement Works

Works underway on Maldon Museum Chimney

Published on 27 April 2026

Council is progressing work to identify a safe, long‑term solution for the damaged chimney at the Maldon Museum.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Improvement Works

Help develop a town centre that works for everyone

Published on 31 March 2026

Council is inviting the community to help shape the future of our streets by participating in the Castlemaine town centre inclusive streets audit.

Tagged as: , News and updates, Community Safety, Health & Wellbeing, Improvement Works

Temporary speed reduction on Harmony Way, Harcourt

Published on 27 March 2026

Council is advising the community of a temporary speed reduction on Harmony Way, Harcourt, following damage incurred during the January fires.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Improvement Works

Safer shopping and better accessibility in Castlemaine

Published on 05 December 2025

Council, in partnership with the Victorian Government, has delivered better safety and greater accessibility on Castlemaine’s central retail strip, with the completion of an upgraded pedestrian crossing.

Tagged as: , News and updates, Community Safety, Improvement Works

Help shape the future of play in Maldon

Published on 17 October 2025

Mount Alexander Shire Council is seeking members for a new working group to shape the future of a playground in central Maldon.

Tagged as: , News and updates, Health & Wellbeing, Improvement Works

Share local stories and nominate artists for new mural in Newstead

Published on 17 October 2025

Council has announced a new mural project in Newstead and is calling on residents to nominate a treasured local story to be painted into the permanent feature.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Improvement Works

Have your say on the use of rural land in our shire

Published on 05 September 2025

Council is developing a strategy to identify potential areas for rural activities, conservation and living as well as provide guidelines for managing and developing these lands.

Tagged as: , News and updates, Business & Economy, Environment, Improvement Works