Mount Alexander

  • PM witnesses Harcourt destruction, funding announced

    PM witnesses Harcourt destruction, funding announced

    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Harcourt on Sunday and unveiled a $19.5 million support package for those affected by the…

  • Emergency services continue fire fight

    Emergency services continue fire fight

    The Harcourt, Ravenswood South and Walmer communities and surrounds are shocked and devastated following Friday’s fire. The fire began in…

  • Harcourt fire not expected to expand far beyond current footprint tonight

    Harcourt fire not expected to expand far beyond current footprint tonight

    The Ravenswood Fogarty’s Gap Road fire that has impacted Harcourt is not expected to expand far beyond its current footprint…

  • State of disaster declared for Mount Alexander

    State of disaster declared for Mount Alexander

    Premier Jacinta Allan has declared a State of Disaster for Mount Alexander and 17 other Local Government Areas and one…

  • Arduous firefighters at ready to respond in remote areas

    Arduous firefighters at ready to respond in remote areas

    A group of CFA firefighters are ready to fight fires in remote areas across the state following seven weeks of…

  • Medals of friendship to local volunteers

    Medals of friendship to local volunteers

    The volunteer work of 26 Timor-Leste friendship groups from across Australia was recognised with the Order of Timor-Leste Medal at…

  • Working towards net zero

    Working towards net zero

    Mount Alexander Net Zero Working Group is a group of seven passionate individuals who are helping local businesses reach 100…

  • Cyclists call for action

    Cyclists call for action

    Community members are calling for urgent improvements to bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure at McKenzie Hill on the outskirts of Castlemaine…

  • Twilight market a hit

    Twilight market a hit

    The inaugural Maldon Twilight Market was a huge success with more than 1000 attendees and 32 market stalls, showcasing fabulous…

  • Big line-up for Town Folk Festival

    Big line-up for Town Folk Festival

    The countdown is on until Castlemaine’s highly anticipated second annual Town Folk Festival on Saturday February 11. Bringing together 16…

  • Wood’s landscape win

    Wood’s landscape win

    Eve Lamb Castlemaine artist Greg Wood has won Victoria’s $20,000 John Lesley Art Prize. The local artist claimed the newly…

  • Restoration begins for old church

    Restoration begins for old church

    Mount Alexander Shire Council has begun work to repair and restore the former Wesleyan Church in Chewton. The building located…