St Mary’s celebrates 170 years The local Catholic faith community began with humble beginnings in 1852 when a German priest, Doctor Henry Backhaus began visiting the town to celebrate a fortnightly ma...

Golden Double! The Five Flags Hotel at Campbells Creek and the Maldon Bakery won their respective categories at the 2024 Golden Plate Awards at Geelong’s ARC centre. The Five Flags claimed the hon- ou...

Ambos call for action Ambulances, emblazoned with messages from local ambos, had been spotted across the region, as industrial action once again ramped up. With their Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (...

170 years: 1854 ~2024 The Castlemaine Mail, formerly the Mount Alexander Mail, celebrated its 170th anniversary on May 6. The Mail is proud to have been a voice for the local community since 1854 tel...

Anger over speed limit change Community members from Elphinstone and surrounding areas angered and frustrated by the recent 50km/h speed limit change on the Pyrenees Highway from Chewton to Castlemain...

SES respond to severe storms The holiday season was a busy time for local State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers, facing the impact of severe storms that hit the region on both Christmas Day, and in...