Why do I see or smell smoke?

With calm autumn conditions across much of the state, communities can expect to see smoke in the air as a mix of planned burns, private burns under CFA’s permit system and agricultural burns take plac...

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On the piste

All eyes on a critical measurement that decides the game.

We said goodbye to the rain
And got back on the piste again.
After the summer heat had past, Maldon Petanque Club members thought the weather would be their friend, that is until last fortnight when t...

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On the Mount

On Tuesday Jean Carmichael won the ladies nine hole stroke round at Mount Alexander Golf Club with 29-1/2 nett.
Runner-up was Myrl Hauser and Robyn Scoles won the putting.
The men's stableford winne...

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Celebrations all-round at parkrun

Nicole ‘Tadpole’ McIvor, centre, celebrated her 50 run milestone with Sissy Austin right, and pal Alicia Beauchamp.

Alan Hollensen
Castlemaine Parkrun rightfully celebrates the sterling work of the volunteers who, each week, put their hand up to assist in the running of our weekly event.
It should be noted though, ...

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Gough Pairs decided

The Men’s (Gough) Drawn Pairs was played at the Harcourt Bowling Club on the evening of Wednesday March 12.
The event saw 12 teams competing. The winning pair were Rod Harris and Wayne Walsh. Runners-...

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On the Mount

Tuesday's nine hole event at Mount Alexander Golf Club saw Liz Denniston win the ladies round scoring 34 nett.
Runner-up was Myrl Hauser who also won the putting with 13.
The men's winner was Brian B...

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Local champs bound for Nationals

Castlemaine Cycling Club members Daniel Jackson and Emma Jackson and daughter/mascot Chloe are looking forward to attending the AusCycling National Masters Track Championships.

Castlemaine Cycling Club stalwarts Emma Jackson and Daniel Jackson are gearing up to compete at the 2025 AusCycling National Masters Track Championships in Brisbane next week.
The pair are hoping to d...

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Rouleurs tackle epic charity ride

The Castlemaine Rouleurs are set to tackle the Three Peaks to raise funds for Dhelkaya Health.

The Castlemaine Rouleurs are back at it, continuing their long-standing tradition of raising much-needed funds for our local Dhelkaya Health service with a challenging and rewarding ride.
This weekend...

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Essential works at hospital tomorrow

Dhelkaya Health’s program of infrastructure improvements continues at the Castlemaine campus, with the new main reception now open.
Two new Urgent Care Centre triage windows in the Urgent Care recepti...

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Harcourt bowlers celebrate

- Harcourt bowlers Les Harding, Chris Anderson, Vinka Maltby, John Grant, Kaye Grant with the Pennant Plaque.

Last Saturday a group representing the Harcourt Bowling Club's Midweek Division 4 Grand Final winners attended the Bendigo Campaspe Goldfields Region presentation day. The five were delighted to accep...

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Magpie juniors launch season 2025!

The Magpie juniors enjoyed a range of fun activities at the season launch.

The Castlemaine Football Netball Club - Juniors kicked off its much-anticipated season launch on Thursday March 27, with an energetic and engaging event that brought
together more than 100 enthusiasti...

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Magpies swoop into 2025 season

Magpie Harrison Sheahan is pictured in action against Ivanhoe. Photo: Max Lesser.

The Castlemaine Football Netball Club is all set for a big year in 2025 with a couple of successful practice matches under their belt ahead of their season opener against Sandhurst at the Queen Elizab...

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