Hetty Veldmann Trophy contested

The Goldfields teams enjoyed a great day of competition for the Hetty Veldmann Trophy. The Castlemaine team of Paul Williams and Steve Duffy are pictured on the left in the back row.

The Castlemaine Croquet Club held its Hetty Veldmann Croquet Trophy event recently.
This competition is held annually to commemorate Hetty Veldmann, a Past President of the Castlemaine Croquet Club wh...

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Forster Cup champs decided

The Forster Cup 2025 winners Stephane and Muriel Langlois with Chris Serre, flanked by Umpire Beverley Forsyth and Michael Annear, representing the Bendigo Bank.

It is almost the end of May
There is plenty of petanque to play
After Saturday’s extravaganza, the 2025 Forster Cup tournament, a much smaller group of local players enjoyed their usual fortnightly cl...

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Fundraising for life saving equipment

The SES high tea fundraiser was a huge success, raising $2,000 towards life-saving equipment.

Castlemaine SES hosted a fabulous high tea at Buda Historic Home and Garden last Wednesday, to help raise funds for vital equipment that will support their life-saving work.
Not only did the event rai...

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Parky Pals welcome you

Ruth, Jen and Robyn invite you to share a cuppa at ‘Parky Pals’.

Parkinson’s Disease is affecting more and more people world-wide and no-one really knows why.
A Parkinson’s diagnosis is a confusing and challenging time and the local community has formed a Support G...

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MASG welcomes new members

MASG project and engagement coordinator Kez Jennings and MASG committee member Bill Grant invite community members to sign on to become a MASG member.

Mount Alexander Sustainability Group Inc (MASG) is holding a Membership Drive in June and invites community members to join the fold and help support its sustainability work across the shire.
As part ...

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Fun rolls on at Harcourt Bowling Club

Harcourt Valley Primary School youngsters enjoyed their latest training session.

A group of Harcourt Valley Primary School students visited the Harcourt Bowling Club again this week and are showing an improvement in their skills with many keen to continue.
This program between the...

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Loddon flood warning review kicks off

Communities along the Loddon River system are urged to have their say.

The North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is leading a review of community flood warning systems for the entire Loddon River system.
The organisation will be holding six community drop in...

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Donners dig deep

Maldon FNC made the journey to Navarre last Saturday.
The Maldon Seniors had a challenging day going down to the Grasshoppers by 37 points. Best were I Hartley, M Gray, X Noy, A Humphrey, M Johns and ...

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Creekers give their all

The Campbells Creek FNC made the trip to Trentham last Saturday. The Seniors came out strong and ready to play, with a great first quarter, matching it with Trentham in all aspects. It was fantastic t...

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Neurokin Arts Festival returns soon

Are you ready to throw away the neurotypical rule books and embrace who you truly are?!
Are you looking for Neurodivergent community, art and culture? Perhaps you never knew you were looking for it be...

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Busted

Castlemaine Police apprehended a probationary driver after he was clocked doing 159 km/hr on the Calder Freeway last Monday, 19 May.
The drivers car as been impounded for 30 days and the man will appe...

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Co-op offer set for launch!

The Castlemaine Community Co-operative is forging ahead with plans to purchase ‘The Hub’ at the corner of Barker and Templeton Streets.

The Castlemaine Community Investment Co-operative is excited to announce the opening of its debenture offer to raise funds for the purchase of the Hub, a beloved landmark property in the heart of Cast...

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