Plenty of positives as Magpies wrap up season

John Watson never gave in fighting it out to the final siren. Photo: Peter Banko.

In round 18 of the home and away season Castlemaine Football Netball Club headed to Harry Trott Reserve to take on the Bloods.
The Magpies had some good success early in the day with a strong 17/U Net...

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Learn. Love. Live

Get Rhythm – Johnny Cash And June Carter Show – Country Concert 2023 will be held on October 5 at the Castlemaine Town Hall.

Mount Alexander Shire Council is partnering with Castlemaine Community House, Maldon Neighborhood Centre and Harcourt Progress Association to deliver a series of events to celebrate the Seniors Festiv...

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Vale Dianne

The community were saddened to hear of the passing of much-loved local nurse, midwife and breast care nurse Dianne McCoombe (nee Blakeley) on August 4. Di passed away peacefully at Castlemaine Hospita...

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Busking for Change

Winters Flat Primary School students are pictured rehearsing their 'Busking for Change' performance which will be part of the school's Indigenous Literacy Day activities next Wednesday September 6. See page 3.

Community members are invited to join Winters Flat Primary School for a range of activities to celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day next Wednesday September 6, and help to raise money for the Indigenous ...

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My Maldon with Jamie Heffernan

Hi Jamie, you’ve lived in many places around the world. Can you tell us about some of your adventures?
I grew up in Bega NSW. I moved to Japan when I was 19 years old and lived there for six years and...

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Council approves subdivision in Chewton

MASC approved a subdivision of 1.4 hectares of land located on Dinah Road Chewton into nine allotments.

Despite receiving 27 objections, Mount Alexander Shire councillors approved a proposal to subdivide 1.4 hectares of land located at 28 and 42-44 Dinah Road Chewton into nine allotments at last week's ...

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Local attractions feature on Postcards

Postcards presenter Madeline Spark is pictured at Love Shack Brewing Co.

Castlemaine and Dja Dja Wurrung Country featured in Sunday’s episode of Postcards. Presenter Madeline Spark started her journey through Castlemaine with a visit to the Old Castlemaine Gaol, former pri...

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PubSing takes on the night

The Pride PubSing drew a great crowd to The Taproom. Photo: Craig Gaston.

The enormously entertaining PubSing returns to Shedshaker Brewing’s Taproom this Saturday night to take on another classic tune.
The Patti Smith hit Because the Night is the next tune to be give the P...

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My Harcourt with Katherine Seppings

Hi Katherine, you’re currently writing a book on the history of the arts in Castlemaine from 1960-1990. Can you tell us how that came about? 
We talk a lot about the history of the gold rush but ...

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Celebrating business excellence

Economic Development Coordinator Natalie Parsons and 2021 double award winner Sarah ‘Sas’ Cook encourage local businesses to enter the 2023 awards.

Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting local businesses to enter the 2023 Mount Alexander Business Awards.
The biennial awards showcase, acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of local business...

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CSC soccer stars bound for state finals

The Castlemaine Secondary College Year 8 girls’ undefeated soccer team will be competing at states next month

Castlemaine Secondary College's Year 8 girls' soccer team is set to play in the state finals at the Darebin International Sports Complex on September 5 after making waves with an impressive streak of ...

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Multi-million dollar price tag for rail trail

Yesterday’s launch of the Castlemaine- Maryborough Rail Trail report, held on the banks of Cairn Curran at Joyce’s Creek, was attended by project supporters, MPs from both Ripon and Bendigo West, and the council.

A recent study found that the 60km disused rail corridor Castlemaine - Maryborough could be profitably repurposed as a world-class recreational trail attracting tens of thousands of visitors a year an...

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