Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine are closed this week. See the Road closures page for details.
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.
Published on 16 April 2026
We're excited to announce a public art commission by local artist Kirsten Moegerlein.
We've awarded 18 community groups with funding to deliver projects across the shire that strengthen community safety, connection, wellbeing and participation.
Visit our community engagement space, Shape Mount Alexander, and sign up to stay involved in our projects and plans, and ensure that the community is central to shaping its own future.
27 April 2026
A free, three-week therapeutic workshop for community members in Castlemaine and surrounds, to come together around experiences of bushfire recovery.
29 April 2026
Children and carers invited to Buda Historic Home and Gardens to explore and connect with nature.
The weekly Castlemaine Farmers' Market runs every Wednesday and aims to deliver locally grown produce to the community.
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