100 run milestone for Leonie

Leonie Chivers runs the ‘Tunnel of Love’ to mark her 100th parkrun.

By Alan Hollensen Another fantastic Castlemaine parkrun event on Saturday, a great turnout of well over 100 runners, walkers and strollers, a crisp morning great for a run and some outstanding times. ...

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Successful start for Harcourt bowlers

Mixed Fours winners Darrell Normington, Fran Corstorphan, Mary-Anne Doyle and Leo Moloney.

Harcourt Bowling Club's Weekend Pennant sides had a stellar start in their first round of the season with three of the four teams scoring wins. Division 2, 4 and 7 Blue all had success over Bendigo Ea...

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A whimsical wonderland

Shades of Gray will feature on Better Homes and Gardens on Friday November 1.

Stepping through the ornate gates at Shades of Gray, visitors are immediately transported to a whimsical wonderland full of unique, hand-crafted metal flowers. The beautiful greenery of the garden is ...

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Cup day at Buda

The tennis pavilion at Buda.

Visit Buda Historic Home and Garden at Castlemaine and explore one of Victoria’s most significant suburban gardens from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Bring a picnic or order a gourmet hamper onli...

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On the piste

Mick Ryan, a relative newcomer to pétanque, joined in last Sunday for his first games with us and walked away with a bottle of the club’s fine wine and first prize! Congratulations Mick, you’ll be a marked man from now on.

Never mind the quantity We had the quality Maldon Petanque Club are now right into the tournament season, which plays havoc with our numbers for our fortnightly club games. Last Sunday there was a tou...

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Campbells Creek bowling news

Campbells Creek Bowling Club's Weekend Pennant Division 5 side started the season on a positive note with a good win against Bridgewater 86 to 65 last Saturday. Campbells Creek Division 7 were defeate...

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Tour de Bress on soon!

Sign up now for the Tour de Bress.

Calling all cyclists! Don’t miss out, book your tickets now to be a part of the 2024 Tour de Bress et Lome on Saturday November 9. This event is all about enjoying a healthy ride through the countrysi...

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Rods and art on show

Dromana artist Bernard Hornblower is pictured in action. Photo: Stefan Nechwatal.

Hepburn Springs car enthusiast Stefan Nechwatal snapped this great photograph of talented artist Bernard Hornblower from Dromana at the Castlemaine Rods recent 'Larry O'Toole Memorial Show & Shine...

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Three days of significance- Spooks, Saints and Souls

For many used to the celebrations of All Saints and All Souls (November 1 & 2 specifically) what I write here will be well known. It is believed All Saints Day (November 1) had it’s origins in Ire...

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Chess tournament marks 20 years

More than 200 students competed in the 20th annual event.

Approximately 200 primary and secondary school students from across the state competed in the recent 20th annual Mt Alexander Schools Chess tournament held at Castlemaine Secondary College. Congratula...

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Let’s take a look back Jack Harcus’s Electrical Shop Circa

1965 The building on the right of this black and white image at 62 Lyttleton Street, housed the retail electrical business of John William Simpson Harcus, better known in Castlemaine as Jack Harcus. D...

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My Castlemaine with Michael Johnston (Part 2)

Michael’s Year 12 photo from 1974 (blond boy in the middle).

The second installment of Michael's interview. Part one featured in the October 25 edition of the Castlemaine Mail. After 18 years abroad, Michael and his wife Lee, made the decision to move back to A...

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