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Volunteers stretch dollars further
The number of volunteers in Mount Alexander is continually rising. CEO, Adrian Robb, said volunteers play a huge role in the sustainability of facilities, programs…
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MAETS addresses long term unemployment
Mount Alexander Shire is one of only two Councils in Australia contracted to provide Job Network, the Federal Government’s job assistance initiative. Mount Alexander Employment…
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Castlemaine 500
Mount Alexander is working with the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance (CVGA) in an aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 30 per cent.…
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Our enterprising community
Castlemaine Secondary College students are working towards cultural change in Mount Alexander Shire, developing it as an enterprising community of international significance. Our Enterprising Community…
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State Festival boosts local economy
The Castlemaine State Festival is one of only two country festivals recognised in the major arts festival category by the National Arts Ministry. Held biennially,…
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Old Castlemaine Gaol houses training facility
Under a five year leasing agreement with Mount Alexander Shire, CVGT Employment and Training Specialists will upgrade and refurbish the Old Castlemaine Gaol, developing it…
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Local Government endorses roads and transport strategy
More than 400 delegates from Councils across Australia attended the 7th National Local Roads and Transport Congress, held in Alice Springs from 10-11 July. Since…
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National LG Roads and Transport Strategy at a glance
The strategy combines all Local Government’s broad roads and transport agenda into a single document focusing on the following five core areas of concern: local…
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Editorial – Long term financial planning the key to Council autonomy
In a recent article in the Guardian, the UK Local Government and Communities Secretary, Ruth Kelly, pointed to the fact that Central Government and its…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Paul Bell, President of the Local Government…
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Horse drawn tram wins icon status
The historic Victor Harbor horse drawn tramway has been declared an icon of South Australia by the National Trust. Originally run by South Australian Railways,…
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Pooling resources takes the stress out of the HSC
Over the past four years, the eastern Sydney municipalities of Woollahra, Randwick, Waverley and the Botany Bay have joined forces to help year 12 students…
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