Mural on Panmure Street, Newstead

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Mount Alexander Shire Council is commissioning a bold new mural for the refurbished Panmure Street public toilets in Newstead.  Artist, designer and researcher Kirsten Moegerlein will respond to the theme ‘Caring for the River’ and work with Newstead Landcare to develop her mural concept. 

The project

The mural will create a cultural attraction close to the main trading area of the township and celebrate a local story with visitors and residents. 

Community members were invited to have their say about what stories, themes and artists they’d like to see in the project. 

There was strong support for concepts connected to the Loddon River, local plants, culturally significant trees and Newstead’s environmental values.

On Dja Dja Wurrung Country, the river has shaped life for thousands of years – from deep Traditional Owner connections to more recent histories of mining and farming.

The selected artist will respond to the theme ‘Caring for the River’ and work with Newstead Landcare to explore stories of recovery and rehabilitation along the riverbanks.

The artist 

Kirsten is an emerging artist and experienced designer/illustrator, living in Yapeen outside of Castlemaine. She brings 15 years design experience to her art practice and has a unique abstract style in her art. She delights in light, colour, shape and form, as well as local flora and fauna.

Since her first solo art exhibition four years ago, she has exhibited yearly and been commissioned to create artworks for range of purposes including a mural in Tennant Creek, Mt Alexander Shire Council’s Eco Truck project and an Apple TV series. Her passion alongside art is gardening and revegetating the 2 acre block she lives on. Walking along the Loddon River is an  ongoing source of inspiration for her art practice.

Community Feedback 

Community members were invited to have their say on Shape Mount Alexander, about what stories, themes and artists they’d like to see in the project. 

 

Project timeline

  • Expressions of Interest Closed 
     March 2026
  • Successful artist announced 
     April 2026 
  • Concept development
     April to May 2026  
  • Mural installation
     August to September 2026 (subject to completion of building works)
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