Taradale Mineral Springs Festival

The Mount Alexander Sustainability Group crew manning the Wash Against Waste station. Photo Jade Jungwirth

A large crowd gathered in the picturesque reserve located in the heart of Taradale for the 16th annual Mineral Springs Festival held last Sunday. 
Vying for seats in the shade to escape the scorc...

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Parkrun welcomes new Run Director

New Run Director Pam with Shana Chong and Steve Harris.

There were 141 participants including 13 visitors from across Victoria, at Castlemaine Parkrun 456 on March 8. 
Seven first time parkrunners were welcomed this week. They were aged from 10 years ...

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Fruit Salad Day a sweet success

Bowlers from across the state hit the greens for the Fruit Salad Day event.

Campbells Creek Bowling Club held their annual Fruit Salad Day on Tuesday March 11. 
It was a superb day and the competitors travelled from all over the district, from Golden Square, Strathfields...

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Invitation Fours draws huge field

The Castlemaine Bowling Club’s Invitation Fours event drew a huge crowd to the green on Monday. Photo: Max Lesser.

The Castlemaine Bowling Club’s Invitation Fours were held on Monday March 10. 
The day saw a full green with visiting teams from all over Victoria. A colourful array of various uniforms and bowls...

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Grand Final showdowns this weekend

Castlemaine United A Grade batsman Darcy Carroll takes a tumble at Wesley Hill as the semi finals action heats up. Photo Max Lesser.

Castlemaine District Cricket Association semi final contests were battled out last weekend. 
In A Grade matches finals contenders undertook a two day fixture to decide this year’s grand finalists...

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Art jewels to feature in Rex auction

A superb work by local ceramicist Petrus Spronk is up for auction.

A superb piece by local ceramist Petrus Spronk will be one of many remarkable items to go under the hammer at sold-out fund-raising dinner on March 22 in aid of the return of the Phoenix Cinema at the...

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My councillor with Rosalie Hastwell for Tarrengower Ward 

Rosalie has spent her working life in leadership roles between local government and community organisations, but her first love was music. 
“I trained as a very serious young classical pianist. I...

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Idyll returns

Hosts Brilliant Briega and Sensational Scott were thrilled by the talent at the inaugural Castlemaine Idyll Kids Karaoke (CIKK) event. Photo: Diana Domonkos.

 The highly anticipated Castlemaine Idyll, lot19’s annual fundraiser, is back tomorrow, Saturday March 15! 
This one-of-a-kind event brings together local performers, incredible live music a...

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Bridge works raise concerns

The bridge formerly had a 4.1m-4.8m limit. Trucks are pictured passing under the structure during the annual Truck Show convoy thorough Castlemaine.
The bridge formerly had a 4.1m-4.8m limit. Trucks are pictured passing under the structure during the annual Truck Show convoy thorough Castlemaine.

Local truck drivers have raised concerns about recent maintenance works on the Midland Highway Rail Bridge in Castlemaine.
Drivers says the works on the bridge in Barker/Johnstone Streets (Midland Hig...

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High levels of hostility and harassment towards councillors

Hostility, bullying and harassment are among the biggest challenges faced by a significant number of the councillors surveyed for the first Victorian Councillor Census.
Last week, the Victorian Local ...

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Finals get underway in CDCA

Castlemaine United’s B Grade side were under pressure against Barkers Creek at Wesley Hill. Photo: Max Lesser.

Castlemaine District Cricket Association A Grade sides wrapped up day two of round 12 matches last Saturday before the finals series gets underway this weekend.
A Reserve played their final one day co...

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