The local community were saddened to learn of the passing of much-loved local sculptor Richard John Yates on January 12. His family have kindly shared some memories of his life. They describe Richard ...

Talent Harcourt chef Luke Hards and the team at Alium Dining in Bendigo are celebrating after being named Bendigo's top restaurant for the second year running.
The restaurant once again attained 14 po...

Castlemaine Cycling Club riders headed to the Dunc Gray Velodrome in New South Wales over the long weekend for two days of racing with some amazing results.
On day one of the championship event Women’...

Lloyd Dodsworth
Poor Things (2023) dir. Yorgos Lanthimos
Early in the film, Dr Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe) says the role of a scientific explorer is to "Push the boundaries of what is known", a state...

On Tuesday the ladies at Mount Alexander Golf Club played stroke with Rose Brisbane having a great day on the course, coming in with a score of 28-1/2 nett for the win. Runner-up was Jo Kepsner 32 net...

Twenty one avid players engaged in a spirited Stableford at Castlemaine Golf Club on Thursday beneath overcast skies. The atmosphere took a dramatic turn later in the round, forcing many to seek cover...

The Campbells Creek Bowling Club Championship was contested on Sunday January 28 between Phil
McKendry and Barry Chester. A large contingent of members enjoyed excellent bowling by Phil and Barry.
The...

Castlemaine Bowling Club had some good results in Weekend Pennant with Division 1 and Division 3 both recording wins, and Division 6 scored the points after receiving a forfeit, but would have much ra...

As reported in last week's Castlemaine Mail, Harcourt Bowling Club participated in the Bendigo Campaspe Goldfields Bowls Region (BCGBR) charity round recently. The club are proud to announce that from...

To prevent children being locked in hot cars, RACV is appealing to all parents and carers to adopt safe behaviours this summer.
In 2023 RACV Emergency Roadside Assistance patrols received 664 calls to...

Dhelkaya Health is supporting Out of School Hours (OSH) Clubs in Taradale and Harcourt to provide healthier food options through the Vic Kids Eat Well program.
OSH Club Coordinator Charlotte Fawcett l...