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Shire news back issues

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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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

New mural brightens the Maternal and Child Health Centre

Published on 22 August 2025

Council is excited to celebrate a new mural on the walls of Castlemaine’s Maternal Child Health Centre waiting room.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Improvement Works

Public artwork commission to celebrate trailblazing Castlemaine women

Published on 14 August 2025

Mount Alexander Shire Council is excited to announce a major public art commission by local artist Laura Woodward.

Tagged as: , News and updates, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Improvement Works

Council calls for community input on key initiatives

Published on 01 August 2025

Council is inviting community members to have their say on three important initiatives now open for engagement on Shape Mount Alexander.

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

Council welcomes funding for Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane

Published on 16 January 2025

Council has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of $12.19 million in funding for the redevelopment of Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane in Castlemaine’s town centre precinct.

Tagged as: , Improvement Works

Flood recovery works on Bendigo-Sutton Grange Road

Published on 27 September 2023

We're continuing our commitment to flood recovery with road works along Bendigo - Sutton Grange Road at Sandy Creek, Metcalfe.

Tagged as: , News and updates, Community Safety, Environment, Improvement Works, Public Notices

Council releases proposed budget for 2023/2024

Published on 19 April 2023

Flood protection initiatives, bridge replacements, a celebration for local businesses and significant investment in improving recreational reserve facilities shire-wide are some of the highlights of Mount Alexander Shire Council’s proposed budget for 2023/2024.

Tagged as: , News and updates, Improvement Works

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