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Michael Leunig’s work in song

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To celebrate the completion of the project of her music and songbook Fay is hosting ‘A Night of Singing and Storytelling’ at the Uniting Church in Castlemaine on Tuesday 23 January at 7.30pm.

Imagine being approached to compose songs based on the infamous works of cartoonist, artist and writer Michael Leunig! Well, that's exactly what happened to one Castlemaine resident and musician, Fay ...

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My Castlemaine with Chris Cassidy AKA Fluff

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Hi Chris, you were born and raised in Castlemaine. What was it like growing up here as a child?
It was pretty good. Everyone knew everyone. We'd get on our bikes and lap around town riding to our mate...

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Music that transcends grief and loss

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American indie-folk singer-songwriter Julie Byrne is bringing her powerful, life-affirming music to the Theatre Royal next Thursday. Photo: Alexander Kellner.

American indie-folk singer-songwriter Julie Byrne will appear in Castlemaine next week, performing songs from her magnificent new album, The Greater Wings.
The follow-up to her stunning 2017 breakthro...

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Fogarty’s Gap Road closure

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Fogartys Gap Road

Work has recommenced on the notoriously dangerous stretch of Fogartys Gap Road in Ravenswood South, where mulitple lives have been lost.
The works, which commenced earlier this week, are expected to t...

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Front pages from the archives: “Arson suspected”

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20 years ago January 2, 2004Castlemaine Police were investigating the cause of a grassfire near the Fortis Apple Shop at Harcourt. Police regarded the fire which began on a day of Total Fire Ban and b...

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Campbells Creek death not suspicious

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Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man in Campbells Creek on Tuesday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to a residence on Stephens Street, after the man was l...

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Keg for Good helping Baringhup community

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The Solomon Islander dance troupe out the front of the Baringhup Hall for Whole Loddon Love. Photo: Leonie Van Eyk.

Shedshaker Brewing’s Keg for Good kicks off 2024 by raising money for the hard-working Baringhup community and the legendary Baringhup Hall. 
Amongst many other things, the committee manages and ...

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Collectors to converge on Campbells Creek

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The Campbells Creek Collectables Fair is set to return this weekend and organiser Kate Larsen can’t wait!

The seventh annual Campbells Creek Collectables Fair returns to the Campbells Creek Community Centre this weekend, January 20-21. 
Organiser and keen camera collector, Kate Larsen from Hey Day Ev...

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Celebrate Australia Day – Survival Day

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Dja Dja Wurrung Elder, Uncle Rick Nelson has organised a fantastic line up of performers for this years Survival Day concert.

Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting the community to come together for a free, family-friendly event to celebrate Australia Day – Survival Day.
The event will be held at Castlemaine’s Victory Pa...

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Play returns to the pitch

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A Newstead A Grade batsman watches on as wicket keeper David Semmens dives for the ball at Barkers Creek. Photo: Max Lesser

Castlemaine District Cricket Association A Grade and A Reserve sides returned to the pitch last Saturday after the festive break. The threat of rain loomed but all matches went ahead as scheduled on d...

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Back on the range

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Castlemaine Rifle Club held its first competition for the new year on Saturday. This was the fifth stage of the club championship, which consists of eight stages shot over 12 months.
The competition w...

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New year, new you, join view

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The members of Castlemaine Evening View Club (Voice, Interests, Education of Women) are looking forward to another interesting and rewarding year in 2024.
The primary aim of the club is to raise fund...

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