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The Castlemaine Mail was thrilled to support Castlemaine Community House by holding a Christmas Food Drive to help ensure their Food Pantry was fully stocked during the holiday period.
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Labyrinth – A place for peace-filled journey

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Peace can at many times seem almost an illusory pipe-dream, yet for many of us I’m sure it remains a most heart-felt desire. Last year saw many ructions to peace that continue to ravage the world in w...

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Death in Campbells Creek

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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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SES commends community for proactive flood measures

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SES Castlemaine volunteers Jordie Bassin, Craig Euler and Jo Willen hand out sandbags. Photos: SES Castlemaine.

Widespread heavy rainfall has kept Castlemaine State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers busy, responding to 17 local requests for assistance in another challenging week. Calls included flood damage to...

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Musicians to descend on Newstead

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The countdown is on until Newstead Live 2024 with less than two weeks left to snap up your tickets for the four-day musical extravaganza which runs from January 25-28.
The festival will take place ove...

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My Castlemaine with Rosie Annear

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Hi Rosie, you were born and bred in Castlemaine. What was your childhood like?
I had a cruisy childhood. My dad was involved in getting the Digging's Heritage Park set up and my mum was writing books ...

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Goldfields story to delight

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Castlemaine artist Geoff Hocking and author Lauren Mitchell have released a new children's book Go 'Bendy' Go - The Boy Who Liked to Box which is based on the true story of the man from which the city...

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Pop-Up screening and Q&A

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Soda Jerk’s new cinematic remix on cultural decline and political degradation titled Hello Dankness will screen at the Theatre Royal on January 23.

Castlemaine Documentary Festival (C-Doc) will be presenting another one of their special pop-up screenings thanks to the support of the Theatre Royal and MainFM on Tuesday January 23.
The latest scree...

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Local Faces, Local Places – January 12, 2024

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Ginger and Razz were all smiles at the ‘Kicks and Shakes’ social soccer at Chewton. Photo: Max Lesser.

If you've recently celebrated a wedding, birthday milestone, special event or welcomed a new bub we'd love to feature your photo here. Just email your picture and caption to our Editor Lisa Dennis at ...

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CDCA juniors show spirit at Country Week

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The CDCA Under 15 squad had a terrific Country Week tournament.

The Castlemaine & District Cricket Association (CDCA) has once again participated in the Central Highlands Country Week competition. 
This year, the CDCA was offered the opportunity to enter ...

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Junior Sports Star of the Week – Sam Gearing

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Sam is really enjoying his first cricket season with the Campbells Creek Colts.
Sam is really enjoying his first cricket season with the Campbells Creek Colts.

The Castlemaine Junior Sports Star of the Week is Campbells Creek Colts cricketer and talented soccer player Sam Gearing.

Name: Sam Gearing

School: Winters Flat Primary School

Age: 12

Sport: Cricket

How long have you been training? This season is my first! I joined Campbells Creek Colts.

Can you tell us about some of your sporting highlights? I got two wickets in my first ever match and I recently got an award for the best hit of the match.

Who is an athlete you admire? Kylian Mbappe from Paris-St Germain football team (international soccer).

What are your sporting goals? To bowl a maiden over in cricket. In soccer, to kick my first goal. (I’m usually a defender).

Do you play any other sports? Yes, soccer! I love it.

Any highlights in soccer? I’ve played for Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club (soccer) for two years and it’s my favourite sport. My team improved a lot in 2023 and I’ve loved making so many new soccer friends to start secondary school with in 2024.

Sam 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.

Community invited to gather on January 26

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Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting the community to come together this Australia Day – Survival Day for a free, family-friendly event at Victory Park on Friday January 26.
The event will run fr...

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