Chewton community raises over $50,000 for local clubs and charities

The Chewton Service Station has reached an impressive milestone as part of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic), helping process more than $50,000 in refunds for registered donation partners ...

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My Elphinstone – Julie Colley

Despite having lived in Australia for longer than she lived in Wiltshire, Julie still considers England to be home.
"It was lovely and I still love it," she said.
Julie met her husband, Brian, at you...

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Aussie CX champ

Alana Fletcher excelled in the Women's Under 19 comp to claim the national title! Photo: Dion Jelbart Photography.
Alana Fletcher excelled in the Women's Under 19 comp to claim the national title! Photo: Dion Jelbart Photography.

Congratulations to local Alana Fletcher on winning the Women's Under 19 Australian CX Title in a gruelling National Championship comp at Ballarat last Saturday August 16.Also a big congrats to Tobi Je...

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Enchanted Realms await

Vibrant seven-piece musical collective, Belly Savalas, will headline this year's most highly anticipated fundraiser - The Spring Ball.
Vibrant seven-piece musical collective, Belly Savalas, will headline this year's most highly anticipated fundraiser - The Spring Ball.

Hear ye hear ye! The countdown is on for Castlemaine Community House’s biggest and most magical night of the year – the Spring Ball, their majorannual fundraiser and a highlight on the Castlemaine cal...

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Sutton Grange CWA turns 95!

The Sutton Grange Country Women's Association (CWA) celebrated its 95th Birthday with a special celebration at the Sutton Grange Hall on Wednesday afternoon.
The special occasion was attended by membe...

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World class hub opened

Bendigo TAFE and Dhelkaya Health were excited to officially launch the new Community Health and Learning Hub in Castlemaine on Thursday.
Minister for Skills and TAFE Gayle Tierney officially opened th...

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BIG Project grant to fund affordable housing in Maldon

The Mount Alexander Shire Council has welcomed a $650,000 grant from Community Bank Maldon & District for the development of affordable housing in Maldon.
The $650,000 BIG Project grant, along wit...

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Friday, August 22, 2025

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Tiny house educator featured on Australian Story

Castlemaine-based business Fred’s Tiny Houses will be featured on the ABC’s award-winning program Australian Story on Monday August 25 at 8pm.The episode will share the remarkable story of a privately...

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Marong and Maldon Gas

Maree Edwards MP Member for Bendigo West
Last week’s media reports on the future of gas supply through Solstice Energy to 10 regional Victorian towns including Marong and Maldon may have shocked and u...

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L2P info session

Would you like a rewarding volunteer role which can help a young person in an important and practical way? The TAC L2P Program might be for you.
The TAC L2P Program assists learner drivers under 21 ye...

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Energy decision sparks concerns

Last week's announcement that Solstice Energy will wind up its compressed natural gas (CNG) supply to Maldon at the end of 2026 has some community members concerned about the potential impact this cou...

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