Gallery: Local Faces, Local Places January 17

The Poodle Groomer aka Arrowelle Black was delighted to host a local Poodle Community Dinner at the Five Flags Hotel at Campbells Creek on Saturday night, January 11. Arrow said the beer garden was bu...

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Help us find you with just three words

Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are calling on the Victorian community to make use of what3words via the Emergency Plus app, describing it as a life-saving tool. What3words is a program linked to t...

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Help is at hand

Services Australia is available at Castlemaine Community House.

Did you know there is a way to get help with Centrelink payments in Castlemaine? Services Australia, located at Castlemaine Community House, is open Monday to Friday with qualified professionals avail...

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Camp mentors program to inspire

Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten has introduced a Camp Mentor Program to empower class seven and eight students to develop leadership, confidence and connection by supporting younger campers.

Through hands-on experience, mentors guide and motivate younger children, fostering multi-age friendships and providing valuable support during camp activities.

The program allows mentors to grow by taking on tasks like organising meals, leading activities and learning effective communication with younger students.

With increased responsibilities and freedoms, mentors develop a sense of maturity, creating strong bonds with the younger campers who look up to them as role models. This program not only builds leadership skills but also strengthens the sense of community, making Castlemaine Steiner School a place where students of all ages inspire and support each other.

To find out more about how Castlemaine Steiner School can build your child’s love of learning, book a school tour or enrol today!

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Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten has introduced a Camp Mentor Program.

Working as one

Castlemaine SES, Maldon and Castlemaine Fire Brigades participated in a joint training session on Tuesday.

Several members from the Castlemaine SES Unit joined forces with the Maldon Fire Brigade, facilitated by the Castlemaine Fire Brigade, for an incredible joint training session on Tuesday night. The tr...

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GALLERY: Local Faces, Local Places Jan 10, 2025

Past Apex Club of Castlemaine members were out in force on Christmas Day conducting their 87th annual Santa Run. Photos: Max Lesser.

The Kuhle family were proud to be on hand to present the awards at the Castlemaine Cycling Club’s annual Jonathan Kuhle Memorial Race as part of the three day Christmas Carnival series on December 30....

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Let’s find a home

Xmas Kittens

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 everyone. 

Call 5472 5277 to make an appointment and the friendly staff will happily introduce you to the animals and walk you through the adoption process. 

*Due to the amount of beautiful animals that are currently at the shelter, they have reduced their adoption fees to help the animals find their perfect homes*

Some of the pets available for adoption at the moment are:

Booboo and Yogi
These beautiful desexed five-year-old boys are a bonded pair who must find a home together. Sweet, and loving, these gentleman would make great companions for a lonely soul MC#s 956000007853307/956000007824965.

Dahlia
female desexed tortoise and white domestic shorthair. Two-year-old Dhalia is a smoochy girl who loves company. She would love a forever home where she can receive lots of and affection MC#95600016238540.

Nala Desexed female black and tan Kelpie/Labrador. One-year-old Nala is a gorgeous girl who likes a chat. She is sweet and smart and would love a forever home with a secure yard MC#978142000117888.

Christmas kittens Holly (F- MC#956000016238029), Truffle (F- MC#956000016239764), and Tinsel (M- MC#956000017491281). These adorable 14-week-old desexed Christmas kittens can’t wait for their forever owners to come and claim them!

Launch tomorrow

Tobias Richardson - Reservoir

The latest sparkling exhibition at Castlemaine's lot19 artspace 'You Must Be My Lucky Star' is set to be officially launched tomorrow, Saturday January 11. The joint exhibition features work by 12 art...

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Speed boat action set for Eppalock

Racers of all ages and numerous boat classes will hit Lake Eppalock this weekend for the Gold Cup event.

Prepare for an extraordinary event as the Victorian Speed Boat Club gears up to host the highly anticipated annual Eppalock Gold Cup speed boat race at Lake Eppalock this weekend, January 11 and 12. T...

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Twilight with a twist

Some of the incredible local musicians who will be performing at the 2025 Twilight Festival aboard the Victorian Goldfields Railway’s 1960s Diesel Locomotive T395. Photo: Jade Jungwirth.

Maldon Twilight Dinner is back for 2025, with all the elements that have always made the annual event a spectacular night - food, music and dancing. With a change in organisers there will be a few cha...

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Rob McHaffie in conversation

Patti Smith type lady in the Castlemaine Botanic Gardens.

The Friends of Castlemaine Art Museum are hosting local artist Rob McHaffie in conversation at the museum on Sunday January 19. Rob McHaffie, who was born in Naarm/Melbourne in 1978, now lives and wor...

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Behind the lens

Photographer Ian Kemp will feature on January 18.

Ballarat photographer Ian Kemp will feature in a free artist talk at the Central Goldfields Art Gallery in Maryborough on Saturday January 18. Kemp will share fascinating insights into the background,...

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