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Shire news back issues

2026

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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Local artists take over the Phee Broadway Theatre foyer

Published on 08 July 2026

The Phee Broadway Theatre Foyer Exhibition Program has kicked off with a selection of local artists taking over the space.

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Mount Alexander Shire Council appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Published on 17 June 2026

Michael Annear brings more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across local government, international humanitarian work and community-focused organisations. He has served as Council’s Director Infrastructure and Development since 2021.

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Council adopts 2026/27 budget focused on community, infrastructure

Published on 17 June 2026

Councillors have adopted the 2026/27 Budget, delivering a practical plan to maintain services, invest in infrastructure and support community wellbeing in a challenging financial environment.

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Council appoints affordable housing trustee, receives major donation

Published on 20 May 2026

Mount Alexander Shire Council has taken a major step to address local housing needs, appointing a Trustee to establish the Mount Alexander Affordable Housing Trust.

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Mayor's Message - 12 May 2026

Published on 12 May 2026

Read a message from our Mayor, Cr Toby Heydon.

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Council adopts 24-hr cat curfew with education-first approach

Published on 22 April 2026

Mount Alexander Shire Council has voted to adopt a 24-hour cat curfew across the shire, requiring cats to be securely confined to their owner’s property at all times.

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Public artwork commission to celebrate Loddon riverbanks

Published on 16 April 2026

We're excited to announce a public art commission by local artist Kirsten Moegerlein.

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Council funds 18 community groups through Community Grants program

Published on 16 April 2026

We've awarded 18 community groups with funding to deliver projects across the shire that strengthen community safety, connection, wellbeing and participation.

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