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Get your community project happening

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MainFM was one of 18 recipients to receive the Events Grant in 2023 which assisted with the organisation of The MAIN Game.

Do you have an idea for a community-centred project or event? Apply for the next round of the council grants to get it up and running.
Mount Alexander Shire Council offers two grant programs: Communit...

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Festival of Small Halls

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The Maes (sisters Maggie and Elsie Rigby) have been touring the world since 2014, playing some of the world’s most prestigious roots music festivals, including the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in the USA, Edmonton Folk Festival in Canada and the Woodford Folk Festival and WOMADelaide in Australia.

The Festival of Small Halls is a series of tours that takes the best folk and contemporary acoustic artists performing at two of our country’s largest festivals, and sends them on the road to tiny hal...

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Illegal fruit netting causes rapid rise in wildlife harm

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Victorian gardeners are being urged to ensure they’re using wildlife-friendly fruit netting when trying to protect their backyard crops, as wildlife carers and authorities report a spike in animal inj...

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Campers urged to be vigilant with fires

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Campers are urged not to leave their campfire unattended.

With thousands of Victorians expected to make the most of the long weekend by exploring our beautiful parks, forests and reserves, Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is asking visitors to plan a...

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Sports Star of the Week: Harcourt cricket talent Lucas Hartnett

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Lucas (left) is proudly pictured in his cricket gear with his older brother and teammate Derek.

The Castlemaine Mail Junior Sports Star of the Week is talented Harcourt cricketer and keen football player Lucas Hartnett.

Name: Lucas Hartnett

Age: 9

School: Elphinstone Primary School

Sport: Cricket (Harcourt Cricket Club)

How long have you been training? A long time.

Can you tell us about some of your sporting highlights? The first time I almost caught someone out. I didn’t catch the ball but it was exciting when it came my way and the game I hit a long ball. It wasn’t a 4 but almost made it.

Who is an athlete you admire? Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell.

What are your sporting goals? To try and bowl someone out.

Do you play any other sports? Football

Any highlights from footy? My first mark and getting a few Best and Fairest votes last year.

Lucas wins $50 cash from our new Sports Star sponsors Dominos and can pick up his certificate and prize money from our office at 13 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine.

Do you know a sports star Under 16 deserving of recognition? Nominate them by emailing ldennis@midnews.com.au or calling 5472 1788.

Band welcomes new members

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Bandmaster Dan Bendrups and the Thompson Foundry Band at the Rotary Carols in the Park last December. Photo: Jim Foley.

Castlemaine’s Thompson Foundry Band resumes practise this week and is inviting brass players to join them in enjoying making music.
If you’d like to learn, they’ll teach you to play one of their range...

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Call Me By My Name

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Representatives of the Call Me By My Name team will visit Castlemaine for the Q & A event.

Head along to the Phee Broadway Theatre in Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine on Thursday, February 1 for an all-ages, family-friendly event showcasing videos by young people that speak to common myths and b...

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Harcourt bowlers support charity round

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Harcourt’s Midweek Division Four team are proudly pictured in their pink attire for the charity round.

The Bendigo Campaspe Goldfields Bowls Region (BCGBR) Midweek and Weekend Pennant Charity Rounds were held at Harcourt Bowling Club last Saturday January 20 and Monday January 22.
The nominated charity...

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Maldon to host inaugural Business Expo

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Maldon is hosting it's inaugural Business Expo next Wednesday January 31.
The expo, organised by two local passionate business owners, Jamie Heffernan (Maldon Getaways Pty Ltd) and Luz Restrepo (Made...

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WALKING TOGETHER – towards Makarrata

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This month's Walking Together - towards Makarrata column focuses on our local Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation. Makarrata - ‘coming together after a struggle, facing the facts of wrongs and l...

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Lot19 Arts Space hosts special exhibition

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Lot19 Arts Space in Langslow Street Castlemaine are delighted to be hosting a very special exhibition by the Inkwareny Artists of Yuelamu in the Northern Territory next month.
The community is invite...

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Illegal fruit netting causes rapid rise in wildlife harm

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Victorian gardeners are being urged to ensure they’re using wildlife-friendly fruit netting when trying to protect their backyard crops, as wildlife carers and authorities report a spike in animal inj...

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