Since shifting from East Gippsland to Campbells Creek about three months ago, the nation’s Australian Platypus Conservancy has taken to its new home like a platypus to water.
Biologist with the conservancy, Geoff Williams says there are several reasons why the conservancy decided the time was right to shift to central Victoria.
And Campbells Creek near Castlemaine fitted the bill perfectly, he says. Full story in today’s Castlemaine Mail. Friday, January 3, 2020.
Platypus conservancy calls Campbells Creek home
Spontaneous combustion causes fire at Castlemaine landfill
Local firefighters have traveled to fire-ravaged East Gippsland to assist with fire fighting and containment efforts there. And day one of 2020 got off to an abrupt start for local fire fighters who were called to extinguish a fire caused by spontaneous combustion at Castlemaine Landfill. Full story in today’s Castlemaine Mail Friday, January 3, 2020.
Big scores in CDCA
Castlemaine District Cricket Association senior sides wrapped up the second day of play in round nine on December 14.
Barkers Creek were unable to chase down the 210 run target set by Newstead on day one of play despite a spirited effort.
Castlemaine United also fell short of the hefty 296 run target set by North Castlemaine.
In the final match of the round Guildford 153 defeated Muckleford 117 turning the tables after their 20/20 defeat. See the latest Mail for the full results. Cricketers now enjoy a spell until the new year.
Tennis action
Castlemaine and District Tennis Association teams hit the court on Friday December 13 and Saturday December 14 in their last round of competition before Christmas. See the Mail for the full results.
Champs decided
The Harcourt Bowling Club’s Men’s and Ladies Singles Championships have been decided. Catch the Mail for the full story.
Campaign winds up
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence events in Mount Alexander Shire concluded last Tuesday December 10.
One of the main activities was for local businesses and organisations to dress up their windows to raise awareness of the Respect Women: Call it Out campaign.
The Castlemaine Mail and Main FM supported the campaign whole-heartedly and both donated advertising packages as added incentives for
businesses to participate. The network drew two business names at random and are pleased to announce Portia & Co from Maldon and Embody Pilates from The Mill in Castlemaine as the winning businesses. See the Mail for the full story.
Pool side jam
Young people aged 12-25 years are invited to celebrate the end of the school year at a pool party and live music event hosted by Mount Alexander Shire Council’s FReeZA committee.
The local FReeZA Committee, Eight Metre Speaker, will host the end of year celebration at the Castlemaine Pool from 6pm to 8.30pm tomorrow night, Saturday December 21 to kick off summer with a splash.
CSC high achievers
We caught up with some of Castlemaine Secondary College’s high achievers this week to talk about their results and their plans for the future. See the Mail for the full story.
Council declares climate emergency
Mount Alexander Shire Council has voted 6:1 to declare a climate emergency with only one councillor voting against.
The public gallery was packed out and the crowd gave the council a standing ovation on its vote at Tuesday evening’s December council meeting in Castlemaine.
Cr Bronwen Machin moved the motion that the council declare a climate emergency and implement “a roadmap that will lead to zero net emissions for council operations by 2025”.
Cr Machin’s detailed notice of motion also included “ensuring that all actions are informed by cost-benefit analyses to ensure that council invests in actions with the best returns while maintaining its services and a sustainable long term budget”.
Cr John Nieman was quick to second the motion, stating “this provides an opportunity to show that we’re serious about this”. Full story The Mail, Friday, December 20.
Cooler Carols…
This evening’s Rotary Carols By Candlelight has been shifted to Castlemaine’s air-conditioned Church of Christ Hall in Blakely Rd due to today’s heat. BBQ starts 7pm. Live music from 8pm. Shuttle bus service from Victory Park. Full story – The Mail, Friday December 20.
Dive under the Surface
Castlemaine Community House (CCH) Art Pathways students and Tuesday Studio representatives are set to launch their highly anticipated annual exhibition Surface at Castlemaine’s Lot 19 Gallery tonight, December 13. See the Mail for more.