From the archives January 17

20 years agoJanuary 21, 2005 Planning issues look set to dominate the agenda of Mount Alexander Council meetings again in 2005, with a sometimes fiery briefing session on Tuesday a portend of things t...

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My Councillor: Deputy Mayor Toby Heydon for Forest Creek Ward

Recently appointed deputy mayor, Toby Heydon, bought an 1864 pioneer's house in Barkers Creek with the view of spending his time restoring and renovating the old home. Life has taken a few turns since...

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Nominate a local young achiever

Nominations for the 2025 Victorian 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards close on Wednesday January 29. There is still time to nominate a young person 30 years of age and under, as of December 31, 2024, making ...

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Calling collectables enthusiasts!

The two day fair draws thousands of visitors.

The eighth annual Campbells Creek Collectables Fair returns to the Campbells Creek Community Centre this weekend, January 18-19. Organiser and keen camera collector Kate Larsen from Hey Day Events sai...

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Local talent on show

The Market Building. Photo www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au

If you have some free time this weekend you may like to pay a visit to the latest Market Building Art Exhibition. Featuring works by more than 150 local artists based in the Goldfields region, this ex...

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Public Art in the spotlight

Panellists Gretchen Hillhouse, Laura Jade and Dan Mitchell will share their insights at the forum.

Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting the community to a free forum to learn what’s involved in planning and commissioning public art across the shire. The Behind the Scenes of Public Art forum wi...

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Happy vibes at parkrun

“Good job!” called out the young parkrun/walker to the speedy runner passing by. “Thanks! Good on you!” he replied. Big smiles all round. This little cameo, witnessed at last Saturday’s weekly parkrun...

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Maine bowlers excel

Russell West, Sonya Blakeley, and Sean Smith were proud to compete in the Bendigo Campaspe Goldfields Region Novice Singles.

Castlemaine Bowling Club's Midweek Pennant sides have made a great start to the new year with all three divisions securing a win. Division 2 Castlemaine 82 defeated Golden Square 45. Scores were Pam F...

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Vital service needs support

David Williamson, Campbells Creek Being a volunteer Patient Transport driver of 17 years, Transport Services in the community is a subject close to my heart. Not only in Castlemaine but Australia wide...

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Salvos say thanks

Colonel Rodney Walters, The Salvation Army With the start of a new year, 2025 offers us a chance to reflect on the year that has passed, and also look forward to the new beginnings offered in the year...

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Just How Can We Know About God?

Many people claim to know God, or things about God. Yet, the question to be asked is, ‘Just how can we know about God?’ And I’d say there are really three ways. The first being something called ‘Gener...

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Reflections from CAM

Installation view, Moondance: ceramics and paintings from the collection, November 2024. Image: James McArdle

In this month's Reflections from Castlemaine Art Museum column local ceramicists Rye Senjen and Kirstie Murdoch, who together form the collaborative practice fluxed earth, introduce the family of glaz...

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