Shire approves $48.5M budget
Mount Alexander Shire Councillors have approved the $48.50 million budget for 2023/24.
The future of native forest logging
After decades of tireless campaigning conservation groups across the state let out a sigh of relief when the state government announced the end of native timber harvesting last month.
Scheme to fill gaps and cracks in energy-inefficient houses
As temperature extremes and energy prices continue to increase year by year Mount Alexander Sustainability Group (MASG) is even more convinced that a solution...
Tent city: Belongings binned and charges laid
At approximately 10.30 am on Wednesday, members of the CFA commenced clean up on the large encampment located underneath the Street Rod Centre of Australia sign in Barker Street, Castlemaine.
Feathers fly at MainFM’s annual footy fundraiser
Local community radio station MainFM's annual MAIN Game football fundraiser drew a crowd of birdwatchers, musos and legends alike to Camp Reserve last Sunday.
Local artists celebrated
The Rotary Club of Castlemaine's 34th annual Art Show Exhibition and Sale drew fantastic crowds over the long weekend.
Campbells Creek teams celebrate big funding win
Campbells Creek Football Netball Club will receive $250,000 in state government funding and a further $300,000 from the Mount Alexander Shire Council.
Authorities act on Castlemaine tent city
As the housing crisis worsens the visibility of homelessness is becoming more apparent.
Minor flooding after deluge
Castlemaine SES crews attended a number of flooding incidents as heavy rain swept across the region.
Boorp Boorp Boondyil exhibition wins award
The Boorp Boorp Boondyil (passing knowledge on to our children) exhibition at the Market Building in Castlemaine dedicated to sharing Jaara stories and teachings has been recognised with a Reconciliation Victoria award.
Community walks for Reconciliation
More than 290 community members joined the Chewton Primary School's second annual 'Reconciliation Walk'.
Injection of funds for affordable vet clinic
With a lot of hard work and dedication from a team of locals, the Regional Community Vet Clinic have successfully secured the funding for...