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Let’s find a home

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Xmas Kittens

If you’re looking for a new pet, look no further than Mount Alexander Animal Welfare Shelter.

With a huge range of cats, kittens and dogs of all ages, colours and sizes, there’s someone to suit everyone. 

Call 5472 5277 to make an appointment and the friendly staff will happily introduce you to the animals and walk you through the adoption process. 

*Due to the amount of beautiful animals that are currently at the shelter, they have reduced their adoption fees to help the animals find their perfect homes*

Some of the pets available for adoption at the moment are:

Booboo and Yogi
These beautiful desexed five-year-old boys are a bonded pair who must find a home together. Sweet, and loving, these gentleman would make great companions for a lonely soul MC#s 956000007853307/956000007824965.

Dahlia
female desexed tortoise and white domestic shorthair. Two-year-old Dhalia is a smoochy girl who loves company. She would love a forever home where she can receive lots of and affection MC#95600016238540.

Nala Desexed female black and tan Kelpie/Labrador. One-year-old Nala is a gorgeous girl who likes a chat. She is sweet and smart and would love a forever home with a secure yard MC#978142000117888.

Christmas kittens Holly (F- MC#956000016238029), Truffle (F- MC#956000016239764), and Tinsel (M- MC#956000017491281). These adorable 14-week-old desexed Christmas kittens can’t wait for their forever owners to come and claim them!

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Launch tomorrow

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Tobias Richardson - Reservoir

The latest sparkling exhibition at Castlemaine's lot19 artspace 'You Must Be My Lucky Star' is set to be officially launched tomorrow, Saturday January 11.
The joint exhibition features work by 12 art...

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Speed boat action set for Eppalock

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Racers of all ages and numerous boat classes will hit Lake Eppalock this weekend for the Gold Cup event.

Prepare for an extraordinary event as the Victorian Speed Boat Club gears up to host the highly anticipated annual Eppalock Gold Cup speed boat race at Lake Eppalock this weekend, January 11 and 12.
T...

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Twilight with a twist

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Jade Jungwirth
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Some of the incredible local musicians who will be performing at the 2025 Twilight Festival aboard the Victorian Goldfields Railway’s 1960s Diesel Locomotive T395. Photo: Jade Jungwirth.

Maldon Twilight Dinner is back for 2025, with all the elements that have always made the annual event a spectacular night - food, music and dancing.
With a change in organisers there will be a few cha...

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Rob McHaffie in conversation

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Patti Smith type lady in the Castlemaine Botanic Gardens.

The Friends of Castlemaine Art Museum are hosting local artist Rob McHaffie in conversation at the museum on Sunday January 19.
Rob McHaffie, who was born in Naarm/Melbourne in 1978, now lives and wor...

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Behind the lens

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Photographer Ian Kemp will feature on January 18.

Ballarat photographer Ian Kemp will feature in a free artist talk at the Central Goldfields Art Gallery in Maryborough on Saturday January 18.
Kemp will share fascinating insights into the background,...

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Scouts go on a tropical adventure

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Local scouts were excited to board the bus for their adventure on Sunday.

Nine scouts and two venturers from 1st Castlemaine Pioneer Scout Group are this week attending the 26th Australian Jamboree in Queensland.
The group left by bus for Maryborough, Queensland, at dawn on...

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Wesley Hill: The forgotten middle kid

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Jade Jungwirth
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Residents at the launch of the Masterplan are looking forward to seeing the precinct become a vibrant community hub beyond market days.

Wesley Hill, situated between Chewton and Castlemaine, has come to form its own identity as a distinct neighbourhood. Changing demographics are seeing an increase in families to the area and the Wesle...

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MotoCross fun!

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Youngsters were thrilled to enjoy a visit from Santa at the Open Day. Photo: Moto / Sports Pics by Lana.

Castlemaine MotoCross Club would like to say a massive thank you to all the riders, parents, supporters and spectators for making their Christmas Open Day on December 14 one to remember.
Castlemaine M...

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Junior Ranger shows passion for our wildlife

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Lisa Dennis
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Junior Ranger Sam Jenkins greets dingo Ralph.

Geelong teenager Sam Jenkins has shown his dedication to Australian wildlife by making the trek to Chewton this week to complete the Junior Rangers Program at Jirrahlinga Dingo Conservation & Wild...

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Country Week kicks off!

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Castlemaine District Cricket Association batsman Brett Coon is pictured in action at Wesley Hill Tuesday. Photo: Max Lesser.

The Castlemaine District Cricket Association's Junior Country Week campaign had a wet start on Monday with rain washing out the first day of play.
However, competition was able to get underway on Tues...

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Community House holiday update

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Castlemaine Community House reception, food pantry and NILS are closed for the holiday period, reopening on Monday January 13. People can still access Services Australia (Centrelink) which is located ...

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