Outlaws and Offbeats

The incredible 21-piece behemoth that is the Melbourne Ska Orchestra is making it’s way to the Theatre Royal next week- bringing a turbo-charged freight train of pure dancefloor magic with them!

Forming in the early 2000s and comprising up to 26 members, the sonic juggernaut that is Melbourne Ska Orchestra is one beating at its core with technical brilliance and infectious joy. Bringing thei...

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Massive milestones celebrated at Parkrun

Seasoned parkrunners Michael Constable and Glen Taylor and ‘Molly’ are cheered through the ‘Tunnel of Love’ to celebrate their milestones.

By Alan Hollensen Among the over 80 runners, walkers and strollers who met at the Botanical Gardens on Saturday for the 427th Castlemaine Parkrun were two people who had each notched an incredible mil...

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Rifle shooters on target

The day’s winners L-R: Greg Brown, Tony Skinner, Jamie Griffin, Chris Jolme, Malcolm Laurence and Sam Swagemakers.

Castlemaine Rifle Club held the third stage of the Club Championship on Saturday and what a difficult day it was! It was very windy and then came the rain and when that stopped there was still the wi...

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Maldon sides vie for MCDFNL honours

Tiffany Williams has won the MCDFNL’s Under 17 Best & Fairest honours for 2024.

It was another wild weekend of average weather for the second week of Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League finals with a few of our Maldon FNC teams progressing through to the prel...

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Ute crash

The ute came to rest just off the Midland Highway at Barkers Creek.

Police are investigating after a ute reportedly collided with a stationary vehicle on the Midland Highway and came to rest on a verge at Barkers Creek last weekend. A Castlemaine Police spokesperson s...

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Violent act leads to $500 fine

A 52-year-old man who pleaded guilty to charges of property damage, appeared at the Castlemaine Magistrates Court on Friday August 30. The incident on March 22, 2024 is believed to have occurred after...

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Join the Bioblitz!

Learn to capture stunning images.

Community members interested in playing the role of Citizen Scientists in the upcoming 2024 Great Southern Bioblitz (September 20-23) are invited to attend a local 'Citizen Science Photography Walk' t...

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A load of rubbish

David Wybar, Castlemaine With the new rules being applied to what can and cannot be placed in our General Rubbish Bins, I've been left to wonder what we are supposed to do with this restricted waste. ...

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Green thumbs gather

ASQ Garden & Landscape expert David gave an informative talk.

The Garden Afternoon held at the Campbells Creek Bowling Club on Tuesday August 27 was a resounding success. The club thanks ASQ Garden & Landscape team member David for his informative talk. David al...

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Croquet champs celebrated

Trophy winners (L-R) Steve Duffy, Paul Williams, Nick Quirk, Nigel Harland and Tricia Devlin. Absent: Anne Harland.

The Castlemaine Croquet Club attended the club’s annual presentation of trophies which took place in the Castlemaine Bowling Club premises recently. The day was enhanced by an excellent afternoon tea ...

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Community connections

The Harcourt Preschool students, staff and parents enjoy a snack and a chance to do some colouring.

Youngsters from the Harcourt Pre-School enjoyed a special visit to Harcourt's new Coolstore Cafe on Tuesday morning. The new venue was opened five weeks ago in the former coolstore by past parents of ...

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Spring brings First Fruits of Hope

It was a cool and blustery start for the beginning of spring. Yet there is no doubt as the amount of sunlight lengthens and current blossoms lead to leaves and fruit, hope is reawakened. We can give s...

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