Art, creativity and social inclusion

Hannah Crawshaw - Resting Rage Face.

The fifth annual Maldon Portrait Prize is set to be bigger and better than ever and has this year partnered with Maldon's renowned Cascade Art Gallery to showcase the incredible works of its 45 except...

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Final weekend to catch Imagination II

Talented artist Brenda Walsh is pictured with one of her other incredible works featured at Cascade - The Theatre of Cruelty.

This weekend marks your final chance to catch the latest exhibition 'Imagination II' at Maldon's Cascade Art Gallery.
The show features the works of Brenda Walsh, KJ Bishop, Sam Varian, Dean Bowen and...

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Clearing concerns

Earlier in the week, the Mail was contacted by a reader sharing his concerns about clearing works being undertaken by VicTrack in Chewton.
Greg Phillips, who has been gold detecting near the railway l...

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Small group makes sizeable difference

A few of the Guildford Grumpies with their cars at the Maldon Hospital.

The Guildford Grumpies, a much-loved local car club, have once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to supporting their community, with a generous donation to Maldon Hospital, a campus of Dh...

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Young Makers’ Market Program

The Wesley Hill Hall Committee are delighted to announce the inaugural Wesley Hill Young Makers’ Market.
The program, supported by Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Quick Response Youth Grants, will for...

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Hottest ticket in town

The lineup for the 2025 Town Folk Festival dropped on Tuesday and it is set to be huge! Tickets go on sale from 9am today, May 30.
Town Folk Festival returns to Djaara / Castlemaine on Saturday Novemb...

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CAM director to step down

CAM director Naomi Cass with part of Liz Williamson’s ‘Weaving Eucalypts Project’.

The Board of Castlemaine Art Museum (CAM) announced on Friday that museum director Naomi Cass will step down from her role on June 26.
Since her appointment in 2019, Naomi has worked with the CAM Boar...

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Gold returns to Castlemaine

Castlemaine enthusiast Rod Hadfield is pictured with his prized 1919 T Model Ford Street Rod and his latest awards.

Castlemaine rod enthusiast Rod Hadfield claimed a swag of awards at the largest Street Rod and Custom Car Show in the country held at Rosehill Racecourse in Sydney last weekend.
Hadfield entered his 1...

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Rotary Castlemaine makes local and international impact

In 2024 Rotary Castlemaine participated in the Rotary Walk for Polio fundraiser and raised $2,107 with a total of 678Kms walked. Together with the Gates Foundations matching contribution this amounted to $6,321.

Rotary Castlemaine is part of a global network of more than 1.2 million neighbours, friends, and leaders who volunteer their skills and resources to solve issues and address local and global community...

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Supermarket countdown is on!

The store is fast taking shape. Photos: David Williamson.

There is less than a week to go until the new Castlemaine Woolworths store in Forest Street opens its doors to the public next Thursday June 5.
Local history buff, photographer and creator of the 'Wel...

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Rotary celebrates 90 years of community service

Rotary Castlemaine comprises members from all walks of life.

In a rapidly changing world, it is a notable milestone for Rotary Castlemaine to celebrate its 90th anniversary on Saturday June 21, 2025.
While the principles of Rotary have remained constant, the wa...

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A new era for iconic museum

MP Maree Edwards joined MASC CEO Darren Fuzzard, CAM Acting Chair Mark Sheppard, former chair Naomi Cass and other members for the announcement.

The project to bring the Castlemaine Art Museum building into a new era has taken a step forward with the Mount Alexander Shire Council taking the lead in delivering the redevelopment.
Working in part...

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