Mount Alexander Shire Council
About This Shire
The Mount Alexander Shire is located in the central part of Victoria and has a population of over 18,000. The shire includes the towns of Castlemaine, Maldon, Newstead, Harcourt, Taradale, Vaughan, Fryerstown and Campbells Creek.
Only an hour and half away from Melbourne and 30 minutes away from Bendigo, the region is a much-loved escape for foodies, nature lovers, walkers, cyclists, car enthusiasts, history buffs and art aficionados. Step back in time on the Royal Train, enjoy artisan food and crafts at The Mill or take in some contemporary art at The Left Bank Gallery.
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A desire named street car
He built his first car as a young man on his family farm near Swan Hill, cutting down a model A Ford into a Hot
Thousands of visitors each week can’t be wrong: Why The Mill is booming
He is careful with his words and spends most of the interview trying to avoid taking credit for the success of The Mill, Castlemaine’s hottest
Saving Taradale – how one school grew from two students to 75 in just seven years
Just months after he landed a part-time teaching job at Taradale Primary School, Chris Burgess was handed the job of acting principal, in charge of
The data harvester
A smart farm management system which give farmers the ability to measure soil moisture and precisely calibrate how much irrigation water they use has been