Council News – 30 May 2023

Have your say on proposed rail trail

We’ve partnered with Central Goldfields Shire Council and community group Castlemaine-Maryborough Rail Trail Inc. to determine the feasibility of a shared trail between Castlemaine and Maryborough.

The proposed trail is 55km and passes through the communities of Campbells Creek, Guildford, Newstead, Moolort and Carisbrook.

A survey is now open to the community, which aims to evaluate the business case for the trail, and to provide recommendations about the trail alignment, design and management. It will also gather information about community attitudes and expectations.

The survey will be open until Friday 23 June and can be accessed at www.surveymonkey.com/r/cmrailtrail.

Find out more about the project at www.cmrailtrail.org.au.

New public artwork unveiled in Newstead

Have you seen the stunning new public artwork outside the supermarket and bakery in Newstead?

It features a range of designs sandblasted in stone discs, and represents the area’s flora and fauna, First Nations People, art and culture, community, and history.

Artists Uncle Rick Nelson, Roger McKindley, Julie Patey, Carol Porter, Chrisanne Blennerhassett and Bob Clutterbuck are to thank for their original and inspiring designs.

Stop by the corner of Lyons and Panmure Streets in Newstead and take a look at the new artwork.

This project is a collaboration between Council and the Newstead community, and is a great example of the good things that can
happen when Council and the community work together.

Find out what other projects you can get involved in at www.shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

Shire-wide cat curfew in place

Did you know there’s a cat curfew in place in Mount Alexander Shire?

This means that cat owners are required by law to keep their cat confined to their property from sunset to sunrise.

We know our community love their pets. The curfew will help to reduce the risks associated with allowing cats to roam outdoors,
including reducing the chance of them breeding, fighting, becoming injured or killing wildlife.

Find out more at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au and search for: Responsible pet ownership.

Employment opportunities

Maternal and Child Health Nurse – Team Leader – part time
Regional Assessment Coordinator – part time
Apprentice Gardener – Full time
Customer Service Officer – Two Positions – part time
Applications close at 9.00am on Monday 5 June

Creative Industries Officer – part time
Financial Accountant – full time
Building Surveyor – full time
Applications close at 9.00am on Monday 12 June

Find out more at our 'current vacancies' page.

Upcoming Council meeting

The next Council meeting is at 6.30pm on Tuesday 20 June.

To raise a question, write to Council’s Governance Team, PO Box 185, Castlemaine 3450 or email governance@mountalexander.vic.gov.au before 12.00pm on the day of the meeting.

Watch the livestream on YouTube – search Mount Alexander Shire Council.