Council advocates for affordable rentals. Mount Alexander Shire Council is advocating for federal funding to deliver a new 22 apartment development in Templeton Street, Castlemaine ahead of the upcoming federal election. The project will deliver affordable rental apartments on Council land at 65 Templeton Street Castlemaine. Apartments will be a mix of one and two-bedrooms,…
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Young ambassador awarded
Hannah Creevey with her award. Local student and young leader Hannah Creevey was recognised in the Junior Show Ambassador Award Competition last week. She attained the position of Runner Up, representing the Midlands Group & Maldon Show. Hannah, who is currently completing year 12 and is a long-term member of Maldon Pony Club, has a…
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Goldfields community groups funded
Seventeen community groups in Central Goldfields Shire will share $36,496 in funding after the 2025-2026 Community Grant recipients were allocated at the September 2025 Council Meeting. The Community Grants Program is an annual opportunity for community organisations to fund recreational, cultural, social, economic initiatives that benefit the Central Goldfields Shire and its community. Central Goldfields…
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Sailing report
Sailing on Saturday 18 February was held at Lake Eppalock since it was the Bendigo Yacht Club’s turn to host the annual Jack Ginnivan, John Hawkins Challenge Cup. Team Cairn Curran Sailing Club did extremely will winning 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in both the scheduled races. Club member Craig Ginnivan was very happy to…
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