Councillors weigh in on depot decision
"Just as we do with residential permits, it's no good considering the personalities or intentions of the applicant, you have to consider what is happening on that site," she said.
Graffiti Busters to start Neighbourhood Watch group
Castlemaine Graffiti Busters will hold an information session at Northern Arts Hotel Wednesday August 14 to start a Castlemaine and District Neighbourhood Watch Group to help reduce and prevent the rising incidents of crime in the shire.
Heartbeat transforms response to cardiac symptoms
Dhelkaya Health recently welcomed members of Heartbeat Victoria’s Bendigo Branch to celebrate and thank them for the gift of three electrocardiogram (ECG) machines for use in its residential aged care units.
CSC student tops state
Victoria’s top-performing students from the Year 12 class of 2023 have been celebrated for their academic success.
New counselling service for young people
Castlemaine teenagers and young adults have a much-needed new counselling and occupational therapy (OT) service in town, with new clients welcome.
Let’s find a home
If you’re looking for a new pet, look no further than Mount Alexander Animal Welfare Shelter.
Loan tax an unfair burden
To improve equity and access to higher education, the 20 per cent student loan tax on Fee-Help loans needs to be abolished, according to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia , the peak body representing independent higher education, skills training, and international education providers.
State festival’s future secured
The future of the Castlemaine State Festival, Australia’s longest-running regional multi-arts festival, has been secured after almost four months of voluntary administration.
‘Unreasonable and silly’ speed reduction
Mount Alexander Shire Council will request that the Minister for Roads and Road Safety reconsiders the starting point of the recently imposed 50km/h speed zone on the Pyrenees Highway.
Community expertise sought for Housing Trust
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting community members to express their interest in joining the Advisory Committee for the Mount Alexander Affordable Housing Trust.
NDIS pricing short-changing locals
The Loddon Mallee Disability Alliance (LMDA) has condemned the NDIS Annual Pricing Review for short-changing regional people with disabilities, cautioning that it could lead to the collapse of quality regional providers and leave participants across the region stranded unless pricing issues are addressed now.
Temporary changes for Urgent Care Centre access
Dhelkaya Health’s main entry transformation project continues at pace, with more accessible health services and improved parking now in sight for the community.
