Community groups gain funding

2023 Castlemaine Idyll. Photo: Diana Domonkos.

Newstead Live, The Maine Game and Taradale Mineral Springs Festival are included in the 16 groups to receive funding through the latest round of Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Event Grants program. O...

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Hungarian dignitaries visit Buda

Cr Tony Cordy and Buda staff and volunteers welcomed Hungarian dignitaries to the historic homestead on Tuesday.

Buda Historic Home & Garden staff and volunteers welcomed Buda's Patron-in-Chief, the standing Hungarian Ambassador to Australia, Zsolt Csenger-Zalán for his first visit on Tuesday. Mr Csenger-Zal...

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New mayor and deputy mayor appointed

Mount Alexander Shire Council is comprised of eight Councillors from eight wards. The current council was elected in October 2024 and took office in November 2024.

Councillor Rosie Annear has been re-elected as the Mayor of Mount Alexander Shire Council, serving alongside Cr Toby Heydon who has been elected as Duty Mayor. At Tuesday's meeting of council, the eig...

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A kind and loving country

In stores and lots of other places the chances are we will be hearing Christmas carols over the next four weeks. Some of them might have a jarring note as they refer to the birth of Jesus Christ bring...

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El Nino strikes again

Jo Emama, Lancefield Gardening Resident Once again the weather has turned on too fast! Like an unassuming curry, let the heat creep up and strike at the end of summer. But I don't care about the sun b...

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Poetry reading

Poetry on Agitation Hill welcomes Alicia Sometimes to the Uniting Church Chapel on Friday, December 6. Alicia is a poet and broadcaster. She has performed her poetry at many venues, festivals and even...

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Thank you!

The Castlemaine Mail team are incredibly grateful to our loyal readers for their generous and thoughtful donations for the 2024 Toy Drive. We delivered the first batch of toys to the Castlemaine Salva...

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Hobo Playhouse actors take centre stage!

The excitement is building: Tricia, Carolyn, Juliana, Fran, Mark, Renee and Graham will be performing in the 2024 Hobo Playhouse Showcase at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre.

Hobo Playhouse is proud to present its 2024 Showcase of Monologues and Scenes at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre this Sunday, December 1. This year's showcase features a diverse range of work from 12 loca...

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Castlemaine Golf Club news…

A field of 28 players competed at Castlemaine Golf Club for the November Monthly Medal, while this year's previous winners went head-to-head for the coveted Medallist of the Year title. The November ...

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Harcourt bowlers in top form

Ladies Triples runners-up were the Eaglehawk team of Pam Hughes, Kaye Rowe and Jan Robertson.

The Harcourt Bowling Club green will be closed for much needed repair from this Sunday December 1 until mid-January. During that time, Harcourt home games will be played at various venues. Overall Har...

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Strong win for Creek

The Campbells Creek Division 5 side enjoyed a refreshing drink after their win against Woodbury on Saturday.

Campbells Creek Bowling Club's Weekend Pennant Division 5 side had a good win over Woodbury in round five on Saturday. The side won by 37 shots, despite the hot conditions. Due to the weather the matc...

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Hot and humid conditions for Maine bowlers

Division 1 bowlers Neil Bouch, Bernie McConnell (skip), Darren Taylor and Lee Bastin were pleased to score an eight against the Kangaroo Flat team recently.

Castlemaine Bowling Club's Weekend Pennant sides endured a hot and humid day on Saturday. Division 3 and Division 4 both coped with the conditions very well and both won. Division 1 didn’t do so well ...

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