Rosalie Hastwell

I wanted to contribute my skills and experience as a community leader to both my ward and the broader shire. Being a Councillor brings you into direct contact with so many people, groups, businesses and its great to be able to advocate and show pathways that can assist them.

The voices of residents, businesses and our passionate community groups represent a wealth of knowledge and tenacity and it is inspiring to work with the energy that they bring. 

I have chosen to make Maldon, Mount Alexander Shire and Central Victoria my home. I love the natural landscape, the environment, and the wildlife that share this home with us.

Mount Tarrengower (Dharran Gauwa or “big rough mountain” in Djaara language) overlooks Maldon and surrounding areas and I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from and work with our First Nations community, the Dja Dja Wurrung.

I am continually learning from the different communities as well as the natural and built heritage from the gold rush era which has had such a strong impact on our region. I am inspired by the passion, talents, resilience and generosity of our people as well as the extraordinary range of events and creativity that connect across our communities.