Pizza aficionados pass the peel

Dean, Fiona, Caroline and Robert of Pizza de Wheels are pictured in action with Main Game customers Joni, Marsha and Danny. Photo: Max Lesser.

The founders and longtime owners of popular local food van Pizza de Wheels, Robert Johnson and Fiona Raggatt, have set down their pizza cutters. The Castlemaine couple are pleased to have passed the b...

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Future of caravan park unclear

The Maldon Caravan Park has been leased to a succession of commercial operators since 1989. Council resumed management of the park in 2023.

Community consultation has made it crystal clear that the public want the Maldon Caravan Park to continue operations, however the future of the park remains murky. Feedback given during the February/M...

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Memoir anthology set for launch

Sweet Patooties members Petunia, Daphne, Violet, Gwladys and Rose look forward to performing at the July 6 launch of Snap Shot: Our Memoirs at Castlemaine Community House.

Last November, Castlemaine Community House hosted its first Memoir Writing course, facilitated by Castlemaine artist and writer Anne Rittman. Rittman didn’t anticipate that out of this course, nine o...

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Bright future for Gaol

Global Village Learning representatives Beth Sparks, Peter Hutton and Pip Cleaves headed up the Castlemaine information sessions on Monday evening.
Global Village Learning representatives Beth Sparks, Peter Hutton and Pip Cleaves headed up the Castlemaine information sessions on Monday evening.

The future of the Old Castlemaine Gaol is looking bright with new owners Global Village Learning set to officially take ownership of the historic relic on July 27. The learning community held two info...

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Micro and Small Business Day to inspire

Local artists Lisa Major (Subgreen Gallery), Loudon Cooper (Terra Ceramics) and Bridget Farmer (Printmaker and Illustrator) look forward to leading the 'Creative Business in Practice' panel at Shedshaker Brewing as part of this Friday's Micro and Small Business Expo in Castlemaine. Photo: Lisa Dennis
Local artists Lisa Major (Subgreen Gallery), Loudon Cooper (Terra Ceramics) and Bridget Farmer (Printmaker and Illustrator) look forward to leading the 'Creative Business in Practice' panel at Shedshaker Brewing as part of this Friday's Micro and Small Business Expo in Castlemaine. Photo: Lisa Dennis

Develop new skills, connect with industry professionals and get inspired by local success stories at today’s Micro and Small Business Day (June 27) – an event for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Featuring panels, workshops, a business expo and networking opportunities, today’s event kicks off at 9am and runs until 6.30pm and offers practical experiences, expert advice and direct conversations with industry professionals.
Highlights include:
A Business Expo at the Castlemaine Town Hall
Running from 12.15pm-2.30pm the expo will feature a diverse mix of employers, training providers and resources. Experts will be on hand to provide personalised advice and support, helping attendees plan their next business step.
Panel discussions and workshops
These events will cover topics like generating cash flow, strategic marketing, using AI to boost productivity and more.
Networking opportunities
There will be a number of networking opportunities at venues across Castlemaine in the evening.
Business mentoring
Book a one-on-one session with a business mentor.
Farming Forum
This session will run in the Council Chamber from 9am-11.15am and is a chance to connect, share experiences, and hear from local producers and experts on howto manage the pressures facing agriculture today
MainFM will be broadcasting live from the event.
Program and tickets are available at https://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Business-and-Growth/Micro-and-Small-Business-Day-2025
The event is hosted by Mount Alexander Shire Council, and made possible with the support of Castlemaine Mail/Midland Express, Workspace Australia, Castlemaine Community House, Business Mount Alexander, StartUp Central Victoria, Workforce Australia and MainFM.

Challenging contests for Goldfields

The Goldfields Under 16 Girls Matildas Green side posted a win over Kyneton. Photo: Max Lesser.

The Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club sides once again put on some impressive displays for local soccer fans at Chewton Soldiers Memorial Park last weekend. On Saturday the Goldfields Under 16 Girl...

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Magpies valiant against Square

Magpie netballer Georgia Roberts attempts to intercept a pass. Photo: Peter Banko.

The Castlemaine Magpies faced Golden Square at Wade Street last Saturday. Castlemaine were on the board early with two goals to Brodie Byrne. Square grabbed one back through Jack Stewart. Castlemaine ...

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On the piste

John and Heather Bell with granddaughter Memphis and Suzette Phillips

Winter is with us / That's no fuss ...

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Greeting the winter solstice at parkrun

Karen celebrates her 25th run by passing through the 'Tunnel of Love'. Photo: Johnny Gatt.

Last Saturday's freezing winter solstice provided the perfect backdrop for Castlemaine parkrunners to make the most of the shortest day. It was encouraging to see the 77 participants who ran, jogged ...

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Treaty – a journey best taken together

Members of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria visited Castlemaine on Sunday to host a yarning circle about the Victorian treaty. The clubrooms at the Castlemaine Bowling Club were jam-packed with...

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Friday, June 27, 2025

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Learn, network and be inspired

Loudon Cooper, Terra Ceramics

Micro and Small Business Day is a new initiative designed to equip small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs with new skills, industry connections and inspiration from local success stories. The one...

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