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Enrol now for the council election

Electoral Commissioner, Sven Bluemmel, has issued a call to state - and council- enrolled voters to be ready to cast their vote in the upcoming local council election for Mount Alexander Shire Council.

Chewton Servo receives lifesaving donation

Dhelkaya Health’s Community Health Nurse, Bron Grieve, is excited to announce that the Chewton Service Station has received a lifesaving Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).

Help make a difference

Organisations interested in partnering with the Transport Accident Commission are encouraged to apply for a TAC sponsorship via a new online system with expressions of interest now open.

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.

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.

CSC student tops state

Victoria’s top-performing students from the Year 12 class of 2023 have been celebrated for their academic success.

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.

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