Iconic theatre seeks new custodians

After almost a decade of running the Theatre Royal, owners Felicity Cripps and Tim Heath are ready to pass the baton to the next custodians who will ensure the theatre flourishes long into the future,...

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Locals take to the catwalk

The charming Castlemaine Town Hall will be transformed into a sparkling venue for The Maine Gala Spring Fashion Show on Friday, October 17. An evening full of fun and festivity, with local community m...

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Friday, September 26, 2025

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Get your pet blessed

Pets like contended pooch, Trino, pictured will be blessed on October 5.

In 12th century Italy, a young man named Francis abandoned his rich-boy lifestyle, and devoted himself to a life of poverty and helping others. Known as Francis of Assisi, he was greatly drawn to ani...

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Message lost on the media

Trevor Scott, Castlemaine In the wake of a vicious attack on our First Nations’ People at Camp Sovreignty on August 31, Victorians turned out in their thousands last Saturday to support them. I was fo...

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No surprise

K Bishop, Castlemaine It's no surprise that the vegetation removal at McKenzie Hill was permitted ('Vegetation investigation concludes', Castlemaine Mail, September 12, 2025), nor that DEECA didn't ob...

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Thank you to our striking kindergarten teachers

Cr Lucas Maddock (personal opinion and not necessarily that of Council) The early years of childhood are some of the most important and impactful. We’re facing a shortage of educators and the Australi...

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Winters Flat student champions support for school chess team

Leto (left) was proud to assist his school chess team to attend Tuesday's tournament.

Winters Flat Primary School student Leto made a bold move off the chessboard by helping fellow students attend one of Australia’s largest school chess tournaments. Using $150 from a grant awarded by M...

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Have your say on tiny homes

As housing pressures grow in our shire, Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOW) are becoming an increasingly important option for affordable and flexible living. The My Home Network THOW Working Group has launche...

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Slither into snake season

As temperatures rise, snakes become more active, emerging from a period of reduced activity to seek food and mates. While they may be more visible, snakes generally pose little danger to people when l...

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Goldfields Green strive for Super Cup

Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club's Senior Women's Green and Gold soccer sides have had an incredible 2025 season and finished second and third on the ladder respectively. The two sides faced off i...

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Mini Roos celebrate massive 2025 season

Photo: Max Lesser

Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club marked a hugely successful season of Miniroos Football with 190 young players celebrating with free snags, icy poles and certificates at Chewton Soldiers Memorial ...

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