Councillors weigh in on depot decision

At their recent meeting Mount Alexander Shire councillors went head to head in a lengthy debate about the appropriateness of amending a planning application to allow a long-time local business to oper...

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Magpies clip Hawks wings

Castlemaine’s Lloyd Butcher throws himself into the fray as the mud flies last Saturday. Photo: Max Lesser.

In cold, wet and wintry conditions at the Camp Reserve on Saturday the Castlemaine Magpies hosted Eaglehawk.
The day marked the TAC Road Safety Round and participants wore blue TAC armbands and footba...

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MIFF returns to Royal

The Magic Beach brings a children’s classic to life and will delight local young audiences.

Melbourne International Film Festival is returning for another year with two big weekends of screenings at Theatre Royal Castlemaine as part of their annual regional showcase this August.
This winter,...

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Graffiti Busters to start Neighbourhood Watch group

Castlemaine Graffiti Busters hit the streets.

Castlemaine Graffiti Busters will hold an information session at Northern Arts Hotel Wednesday August 14 to start a Castlemaine and District Neighbourhood Watch Group to help reduce and prevent the ri...

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Falcons season wraps up

The Falcons hit the ground running last Saturday at Harcourt.

The Mt Alexander Falcons hosted the top of the table Macedon Women’s Football Club last Saturday at Harcourt in what was the Falcs final match of the Riddell District Football League home and away sea...

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Creek tackle Giants in wintry conditions

Campbells Creek battled valiantly against the Giants in slippery conditions. Photo: Max Lesser.

Last Saturday, Campbells Creek FNC acknowledged Pink Sports Day in support of the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and Road Safety Round, part of the TAC campaign. Two very worthy causes, which ...

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Heartbeat transforms response to cardiac symptoms

Heartbeat Bendigo Branch President Frank Ward and Heartbeat volunteers are pictured with Dhelkaya Health staff - CEO Sue Race (right) and one of the new ECG machines.

Dhelkaya Health recently welcomed members of Heartbeat Victoria’s Bendigo Branch to celebrate and thank them for the gift of three electrocardiogram (ECG) machines for use in its residential aged care...

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Roast Chicken fundraiser a hit

The Campbells Creek Bowling Club hosted a Roast Chicken Social Day on Tuesday this week.
Funds raised from the event will go towards the club maintenance and the recent replacement of the club's green...

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Let’s find a home

Chief male desexed white and brindle American Bulldog. Chief is a happy and friendly four-year-old boy. He is big and strong and requires ongoing training and patience. MC#99140010033546764.

If you’re looking for a new pet, look no further than Mount Alexander Animal Welfare Shelter. With a huge range of cats, kittens and dogs of all ages, colours and sizes, there’s someone to suit everyo...

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Poetry from Agitation Hill

Geoff Page, one of Australia’s finest poets, is coming to Castlemaine this August.

The next poetry reading in the chapel of the Uniting Church on Agitation Hill on Friday August 2 features one of Australia's finest poets, Geoff Page.
Geoff is coming especially from Canberra to read...

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New counselling service for young people

Local occupational therapist, Becky Dewhurst, has set up On The Way OT for young people in and around Castlemaine.

Castlemaine teenagers and young adults have a much-needed new counselling and occupational therapy (OT) service in town, with new clients welcome.
Local occupational therapist, Becky Dewhurst, has set...

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Lions Club gives generously

Castlemaine Lions Club, a not for profit group of local people who are committed to helping the local community, has donated a total of $64,000 to various local groups over the past financial year.
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