Welshies fishing comp this weekend

Anglers of all ages are invited to this weekend’s event.

The Welshmans Reef Water Sports Club's Social Club invites community members to once again join the fun at its 2025 Fishing Competition at Lake Cairn Curran Reservoir this weekend, March 1 & 2.
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Warrant issued

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate Brandon Stokes. A warrant has been issued for the 24-year-old’s arrest for theft related matters. He is known to frequent the Castlemaine, Gisborne...

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More parking needed

David Williamson, Campbells Creek
Castlemaine CBD needs an increase in customer parking that also includes special needs parking for persons with disabilities.
All along Mount Alexander Shire Council ...

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Creek bowlers take next step

Division 7 bowler Marlene Matheson is pictured in action against Bendigo East at Campbells Creek on Saturday. Photo: Max Lesser.

Campbells Creek Bowling Club's Division 5 Weekend Pennant side were victorious over South Bendigo on Saturday by 34 shots.
They now play in the Elimination Final tomorrow, Saturday March 1 against Gol...

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Guildford Grumpies support school students

The Grumpies are not just a social group or a car club; they are an active fundraising group that supports the community’s needs.

The Guildford Grumpies have been helping new school students at Guildford for the past 10 years but this year they've stepped it up a notch!
Teaming up with Guildford Progress Association, the group h...

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$3M boost for active transport

Bendigo Federal MP Lisa Chesters is pictured with Mayor Rosie Annear, councillors, council staff and community members at Tuesday’s announcement.

Castlemaine locals will have more opportunities to walk, cycle and actively move through the community thanks a $3,010,600 million funding boost from the Federal Government announced this week.
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Massive week of bowls at Harcourt

Ladies Fours Tournament winners Rhonda Gould, Lorraine Rowley, Kristin Skinner and Jenni Holborn of Golden Square are pictured with sponsor Brian Leidle.

Harcourt Bowling Club's Midweek Pennant Division 2 and 4 sides played out their Preliminary Finals games on Monday at South Bendigo.
Division 2 put up a valiant fight against Castlemaine with one rink...

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Barkers Creek CC project celebrates rich past

Barkers Creek Cricket Club head curator Tony Plumridge, women’s team manager Nicki Renfrey, life member Trevor Bell and club president Rick Jones invite community members to contribute to the fence project.

Barkers Creek Cricket Club members and volunteers have been busy over the last 18 months, installing a new picket fence to enhance the historic character of their unique country cricket ground.
Past p...

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‘Great quality and reasonably priced’

Peter Bottomley with new volunteer Christine (two months) and long-time volunteer Jenny (seven years).

Have you visited the MAAW Op Shop recently? It has changed a little over the years. It used to be brimming with antiques and vintage wares, but over time, the donated items have become a little less '...

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Clay on Country

Jayana Andy, Tjukula/waterhole, 2022. Photo: Sara Maiorino.

Clay on Country, ceramics from the central desert is an impressive survey of Australian ceramic practice from Central Australia that includes over thirty artists and collectives who have all produced ...

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Car impounded by police

Monday afternoon an individual decided to test his luck when members from Castlemaine Police attempted a simple traffic stop. Instead of pulling over like a responsible driver, he chose the foolish ap...

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Icon calls time after half-century

Margaret Keogh has called time on her long career in real estate.

Morgan Reinwald
Castlemaine realtor Margaret Keogh has helped her community find homes since 1969.
The local identity says it's now time to hang up the boots after a career spanning 56 years.
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