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Women from across the shire gathered at the Campbells Creek Community Centre on Wednesday for 'Respect Starts at the Table' - a 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence event. Women knitted, baked, chatted and made a map of respect, while a talented sketch artist created a poster of the discussions and themes.

Central Victorian family violence lethality risks rise more than 50%

Central Victoria’s leading family violence service has released alarming new statistics which outline the rapid increase in the risk of death or serious injury...
The gardens around the MASARG respite home at McKenzie Hill are now well established and thriving.

The house that Castlemaine built

Ten years ago, the Castlemaine community generously supported Mount Alexander Accommodation and Respite Group (MASARG), to construct a purpose-built respite facility for people with...

Business Award winners celebrated

The winners of the 2025 Mount Alexander Business Awards were celebrated at a special gala event at Boomtown Wines & Bistro on Wednesday evening. The...

Harmonious mayoral elections

The election of the new mayor of Mount Alexander Shire Council, held in the formal council chambers, would have been better suited to sitting...

‘Violence has no place in our shire’

Council backs 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based-Violence Mount Alexander Shire Council is standing with the community to support 16 Days of Activism Against...

Harmonious mayoral elections

The election of the new mayor of Mount Alexander Shire Council, held in the formal council chambers, would have been better suited to sitting...

Federal aged care reforms: A cause for celebration and concern

The federal government has introduced significant aged care reforms. While some changes are being celebrated, others may be cause for concern.A key recommendation from...

Crossing divides community

Residents are divided in their opinions about the new wombat crossing on Mostyn Street.Works on the pedestrian crossing commenced last week and are estimated...

Mayor caught drink-driving, won’t stand for re-election

Angela Crawford and Morgan Reinwald Macedon Ranges mayor Dom Bonanno has lost his driver’s licence after being caught speeding and drink driving in the mayoral...

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...

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