Senator stops over

Federal Senator for Victoria Steph Hodgins- May and local candidates Gavan Thompson and Lucas Maddock.

Federal Senator for Victoria Steph Hodgins-May stopped over in Castlemaine on Wednesday afternoon for a listening post at Maxi IGA Castlemaine about the childcare crisis in our shire. Senator Hodgins...

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Relics recovered

One of the gauges is unloaded at Maldon.

The Friends of Wattle Gully Gold Mine and the Prospectors and Miners Association (PMAV) are thrilled to report that two gauges from the historic Wattle Gully Gold Mine at Chewton are now in the safe k...

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Severe storm activity

Castlemaine SES had a busy weekend following the severe storms.

The Castlemaine State Emergency Service Unit had a busy weekend, answering 15 calls for assistance from the local community following severe storm activity. The majority of these requests involved cle...

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On the piste

A cold and wet day brought out some colourful jackets.

Spring has sprung, the grass has ris I don’t know where the cochonet is Spring is definitely the season when you can enjoy one or otherwise all seasons at once. Sunday the first day of Spring 2024 cer...

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Castlemaine Golf Club news…

Garry Moore was Saturday’s winner.

Castlemaine Golf Club saw 29 players bidding farewell to Winter in style last Thursday. Five of those players posted impressive scores above 36 points, with Norm Bellis (10) leading the pack with a st...

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Whooping cough on the rise

Cases of pertussis (whooping cough) are continuing to increase in Victoria. The Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit (LMPHU) is urging people to stay home if they are sick and stay up-to-date with their v...

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Our Media Partner for September: Castlemaine Community House

We are pleased to announce our Media Partner for September is Castlemaine Community House.

Castlemaine Community House is a friendly, welcoming and accessible space in the heart of town offering a variety of courses from arts and sewing to job readiness and digital skills.

There’s something for everyone. Learn a new skill, get involved as a volunteer or meet like-minded people at their community events and workshops, or hire out space to host your own gatherings and activities.

Community House has lots of exciting new programs, activities and events in October. Check out their website to learn more about free events for Seniors Month, their annual Spring Ball fundraiser and Term 4 courses.

www.cch.org.au
30 Templeton St, Castlemaine
5472 4842

Innovative vet clinic puts down roots 

After years of hard work to find a suitable location the directors of the Regional Community Vet Clinic have finally secured a permanent home to build a not-for-profit community veterinary clinic.  Ov...

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Railway clean up

Crews spent three days removing graffiti from bridges and rail infrastructure in Castlemaine.

V/Line crews attended locations in Castlemaine and Chewton on Monday August, 19, Tuesday August 20 and Wednesday August 21 to remove graffiti from bridges and other rail infrastructure. A V/Line spoke...

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Industry experts look to future festivals 

Castlemaine State Festival (CSF) has engaged two industry experts, with a successful track record in delivering festivals, to help it make a comeback after the festival emerged from voluntary administ...

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Spring firewood season opens

Victorians can prepare for next winter by collecting free firewood for personal use from state forest collection areas from September 1 until November 30.  Domestic firewood in state forests is p...

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Magpies valiant against marauding Dragons

Magpie Bailey Henderson fends off his Sandhurst opponents in an attempt to secure the ball. Photo: Max Lesser.

Saturday was the last home and away game of the season for the Castlemaine Magpies as they welcomed Sandhurst to the Camp Reserve. It was a great day of competitive matches and the club ended the seas...

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