Journey through the outback

A local 1967 Holden, Car Number 3453 (Harcourt's postcode), is off on it's journey through the Great Australian Outback to raise awareness and funds for the Variety Club Charity.
The HR Holden, set of...

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Castlemaine cheesemaker honoured

Dignitaries, cheesemakers and cheese lovers gathered at Boomtown Wines on Wednesday to celebrate local 'cheese whisperer' Ivan Larcher, the co-owner of Long Paddock Cheese and The Cheese School.
A Fre...

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Friday, August 8, 2025

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Burst water main wreaks havoc

MainFM station manager Steph Riddel.
MainFM station manager Steph Riddel.

The MainFM office and studios were flooded recently due to a burst water main that resulted in a torrent that flooded the whole first floor, and most of the ground floor of the building.Power was cut ...

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Immerse yourself in the Melbourne International Film Festival

Returning in August for its 73rd edition, the Melbourne International Film Festival is once again hitting the road with the MIFF Regional showcase, bringing a curated selection of titles from its expa...

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Speed limit change fails to win support

After extensive community consultation Mount Alexander Shire Council has knocked back a petition request to lower the speed limit along Harmony Way between the Harcourt township and McIvor Road.Counci...

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New speed limit for Farran Street?

Council will seek permission to lower the speed limit in Farran Street.
Council will seek permission to lower the speed limit in Farran Street.

Mount Alexander Shire Council has requested that a speed zone reduction request be submitted to the Department of Transport and Planning to reduce the speed limit for the unsealed section of Farran St...

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Leadership program welcomes applications

The Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program (LMCLP) is now inviting applications for its 2026 program intake.
Across the Loddon Mallee region, there are passionate people working every day to make ...

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Awards success for VR Builders

Award winning local building company, VR Builders, picked up another couple of awards at the recent 2025 Master Builders Victoria Regional Building Awards (Western Region) held at the Torquay RACV Res...

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A growing concern

Illegal rubbish dumping in Victoria's state forests is a growing concern for Parks Victoria who spend valuable time and resources to clean up the mess.
Goldfields Area Chief Ranger, Karen Doyle told t...

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My Castlemaine (Pt. 1) – Edmund Schaerf

Jade Jungwirth
With his distinctive glasses, fun shirts and friendly disposition, Edmund, who greets patrons at the door of Das Kaffeehaus, is a well-known local figure.
Starting in Halford Street alm...

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Castlemaine Golf Club news

A group of 31 golfers braved the cold wind to play a stableford competition at Castlemaine Golf Club last Thursday.
In A Grade Scott Tinkler (11) was a clear winner with 36 points. Runner-up was clai...

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