Reporting on Maldon and surrounding central goldfields
Was this a Halloween prank, or is there more to this lawnmower at the overgrown Newstead Police Station? Photo Kerry Cain. Locals in Newstead have noticed that the grass is looking a bit long and scraggly at the Police Station, while a sign posted on the fence claims that garden maintenance has been suspended for…
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Open day at water reclamation plant. Coliban Water informed the TT on Monday 10 November that it had held a free open day on Saturday 8 November for locals to view planned upgrades to the Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant (WRP). It reported that people were able to enjoy water-themed games and activities, explore the new…
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Council trials soft plastics and textile recycling. Mount Alexander Shire Council is trialling a soft plastics and textile recycling service. Residents are now able to drop off soft plastics and textiles at the Castlemaine Transfer Station to be recycled free of charge during the six-month trial. The goal of the trial is to gauge the…
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“Who me?” Most dogs have innocent intentions, however, their presence in the bush can threaten survival of wildlife. Why off-leash dogs are a big problem for our wild neighbours I love dogs. I think most people do. We love seeing our dogs stretch their legs and feel that joy of freedom — ears flapping,…
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Photo: Rohan Sinclair. Thanks to readers for sending us their photos of the aftermath of the storm on Monday 3 November. These are some of the best we received. Photo: Bryan McMullan. Photo: Barry Robinson. Photo: Ian Riley
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Contribute to Council budget planning. 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 helps drive the new Council Plan and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan by making sure there are resources available to achieve Council and community…
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Free green waste disposal. Local councils are making it easy being green during November, offering free green waste disposal to help residents get backyards ready for fire season. Folks in Mount Alexander Shire (MAS) can dispose of green waste at no cost at the Castlemaine and Maldon transfer stations from Saturday 15 November to Sunday…
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Castlemaine streetscape upgrades commence. A gathering took place in central Castlemaine on Thursday 23 October to officially commence works on the Frederick Street Precinct Project. Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters MP and Mount Alexander Shire Councillor Toby Heydon shared the shovel to ceremonially open the project, which will transform Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane…
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New Aus Post parcel centre in Castlemaine. Australia Post has opened a brand-new, purpose-built delivery hub in Castlemaine, designed to ready regional Victoria ahead of the busy holiday season. Replacing the former delivery site, the new facility is designed to boost parcel processing capability and improve service for the local community. Australia Post says the…
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Maldon Twilight Dinner. Mount Alexander Shire Council formally adopted the Annual Report 2024-2025 at the Meeting of Council on Tuesday 21 October and it used an incredible photo of the Maldon Twilight Dinner on its cover. The report outlines Council’s performance and achievements over the past financial year. It also provides a summary of highlights…
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