Changes to bin collection over Easter

There will be no kerbside bin collection service on Good Friday 18 April. If this is your normal collection day your bin will be emptied the following day, Saturday 19 April.

Visit our bin collection page for details

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Shire news back issues

2025

April: Help shape the future of our shire
March: $3 million for works in McKenzie Hill
February: Congratulations to our award winners
January: You're invited to the shire's Australia Day – Survival Day community event

2024

December: Welcome to our new Councillors
November: Free green waste disposal now available
October: Emergency planning assistance available
September: 2025 Australia Day Awards
August: Council grants support community
July: Mount Alexander Affordable Housing Trust
June: Australia Day – Survival Day wins award
May: We need you for our first ever Customer First Strategy!
April: Meet the climate change-makers
March: Get affordable housing updates, hear from your Mayor and more!
February: Reflecting on Australia Day - Survival Day
January: You're invited to our Australia Day – Survival Day community event

2023

December: A message from our new Mayor, Cr Matthew Driscoll
November: Volunteer opportunities, grant news, free green waste and more!
October: Open Day on this month
September: Come and say hello at our Open Day
August: Business awards are back!
July: Council adopts 2023/2024 Budget
June: Reflecting on Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week
May: Tell us what you think of our 2023/2024 proposed budget
April: Become a community leader through the Women Leading Locally Fellowship program
March: Let's get better at communicating with each other
February: Reflecting on Australia Day – Survival Day
January: You're invited to the shire's Australia Day – Survival Day celebrations

2022

December: A message from our new Mayor, Cr Rosie Annear
November: New permanent exhibition in Castlemaine celebrates First Nations People
October: Boorp Boorp Boondyil exhibition to open at the Market Building
September: Local flora and fauna makes grand entrance
August: Can La Larr Ba Gauwa Mount Bike Park host the Comm Games?
July: Let's talk affordable housing
June: National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week(PDF, 1MB)
May: Take a look at our 2022/2023 proposed budget(PDF, 14MB)
April: First round of 2022 Community Grants awarded(PDF, 6MB)
March: Our small town are on the road to success!(PDF, 7MB)

2021

Winter: Funding our small town streetscapes(PDF, 2MB)
Autumn: State Festival fun(PDF, 2MB)

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Council news – 15 April 2025

Published on 15 April 2025

Congratulations to the 17 local groups who received funding in our last round of Community Grants.

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Council news – 8 April 2025

Published on 08 April 2025

We're looking ahead at the next four years and need your input to shape our shire's future.

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Funding secured for battery storage and solar at Wesley Hill Stadium

Published on 01 April 2025

We've been successful in securing grant funding for a battery storage and solar PV installation at Wesley Hill Stadium in Castlemaine.

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Council news – 1 April 2025

Published on 01 April 2025

We’re proud to officially open two important community infrastructure projects.

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Have your say on a proposed speed limit change along Harmony Way

Published on 31 March 2025

We're inviting residents to have their say on a proposed speed limit reduction along a section of Harmony Way in Harcourt.

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Mayor's Message – 31 March 2025

Published on 31 March 2025

Read a message from our Mayor, Cr Rosie Annear.

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Council awards funding for exciting community projects

Published on 28 March 2025

Seventeen community groups will share in almost $50,000 in funding to deliver projects that foster connection and community.

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Council advocates for more affordable rentals ahead of election

Published on 26 March 2025

We're advocating for federal funding to deliver a new 22 apartment development in Templeton Street, Castlemaine ahead of the upcoming federal election.

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