School chess challenge

Castlemaine Secondary College once again hosted the Mount Alexander Schools Chess Challenge, and it was a resounding success. Twenty primary and secondary schools competed on the day.
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Mutual aid market for Gaza

The Wesley Hill Hall will once again come alive today with a vibrant Mutual Aid Market raising money for families in Gaza who are personally connected to people in the Central Victorian community.
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My Newstead – Richard Burgess

Late last year, 88-year-old Newstead resident Richard Burgess was awarded the CFA's 70-year medal. No longer an active member, Richard still keeps a hand in the local brigade he joined at 18.
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Alleged animal cruelty reported to RSPCA

A Harcourt resident has made a report to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals regarding alleged maltreatment of two horses on a property in Harcourt.
A Victorian RSPCA spokespers...

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High praise for our hospital

Hans Paas, Castlemaine
I recently had a diagnostic procedure under general anaesthetic at Castlemaine Hospital (Dhelkaya Health). This involved interactions with many staff from the receptionist who c...

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The Campbells Creek Football Netball Club has a long and proud history, spanning back to 1864, and they play in the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League (or MCDFNL).
The club opera...

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New pool offering makes a splash

Castlemaine has access to a new swimming pool and hydrotherapy centre - Everyone Health and Fitness Swimming and Hydrotherapy Centre.
The new offering comes just weeks after the sudden closure of the ...

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Police crackdown

Victoria Police is launching a major crackdown on drink and drug driving over the AFL Grand Final long weekend and warning motorists there will be zero tolerance for impairment behind the wheel. It co...

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Iconic theatre seeks new custodians

After almost a decade of running the Theatre Royal, owners Felicity Cripps and Tim Heath are ready to pass the baton to the next custodians who will ensure the theatre flourishes long into the future,...

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Locals take to the catwalk

The charming Castlemaine Town Hall will be transformed into a sparkling venue for The Maine Gala Spring Fashion Show on Friday, October 17.
An evening full of fun and festivity, with local community m...

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Friday, September 26, 2025

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Get your pet blessed

Pets like contended pooch, Trino, pictured will be blessed on October 5.

In 12th century Italy, a young man named Francis abandoned his rich-boy lifestyle, and devoted himself to a life of poverty and helping others.
Known as Francis of Assisi, he was greatly drawn to ani...

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