Have your say on the 2025 federal election
The Electoral Matters Committee is inviting the Bendigo communities’ input on the 2025 federal election at its upcoming hearings.The Committee wants to receive feedback...
Council asks community to contribute
Mount Alexander Shire Council is calling on residents and local organisations to contribute their ideas and priorities for the upcoming 2026/2027 Budget.The annual budget...
Historic moment for First Nations Peoples’
Victoria has made history as the first state or territory in Australia to negotiate a Treaty with First Peoples.The Statewide Treaty Bill passed legislation...
Rail trail stopped short
Mount Alexander Shire Council has announced it may not support a railway corridor alignment for the Castlemaine Maryborough Rail Trail (CMRT) between Campbells Creek...
Vandalism endangers students
Vandalism in schools across the shire is endangering students and creating additional work for teachers and staff.Castlemaine Primary School Principal Kate Ward has been...
Community outcry over function centre proposal
Over a dozen residents have objected to a proposal to host large-scale events at a winery in Welshman's Reef, with concerns that it will...
Elphinstone writer sets novel in Castlemaine
Imagine a future where our monarch is half Australian with a mother from Tasmania; a scenario raised in Gavan Thomson’s first novel, Royal Descent.The...
The great bunundrum!
Every year, Australia seemingly erupts in debate of ‘how early is too early’ for the iconic Hot Cross Bun to hit supermarket and bakery...
A Crimson Velvet Heart
Prolific local author Carmel Bird has written an enthralling story about the life of Princess Marie-Adélaïde of Savoy.Set in 17th-century France, Crimson Velvet Heart...
Castlemaine Press turns 10!
Community access printmaking studio, Castlemaine Press, is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a special event at its home base at Lot 19...
Finalists announced for the 2025 Business Awards
Mount Alexander Shire Council is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Mount Alexander Business Awards.This year’s awards received more than 120 nominations...
It’s showtime!
The 171st Castlemaine & District Agricultural Show kicks off at the Camp Reserve tonight, Friday October 31, and continues tomorrow, Saturday November 1.Among those...