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Photo comp celebrates farming

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Dora the lamb.

Mount Alexander Shire Council in partnership with the Castlemaine Mail is inviting the community to celebrate local agriculture and farming by getting involved in a photo competition.
The competition,...

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My Castlemaine with Marieanne Heard (Part 1)

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Jade Jungwirth
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Born in Kangaroo Flat to German immigrants, Marieanne and her brother and sister learnt how to survive with very little money, recycling things wherever possible.
"Dad came (to Australia) first. He ha...

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Activism against gender-based violence

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Council’s Community Projects Officer Mel Fowler wearing a crochet orange flower.

Mount Alexander Shire Council is calling on community members to get involved in the Crochet Flower Project to support 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence.
The international initiative w...

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Carnival and book launch Sunday

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Co-author Jeannie Lister is proudly pictured with the new book which will be launched at Sunday’s Vaughan Springs Carnival.

Excitement is high for the Vaughan Springs Carnival this Sunday November 10 at the historic and picturesque Vaughan Springs Reserve.
The carnival is an important occasion to raise funds for the ongoin...

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Kinder kids concerned about road safety

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Last week the Senior Project Engineer for the Shire, Kerrie Eldridge, came to visit the kinder children to hear and witness their concerns by joining the children and educators on a community walk.

The three and four-year-old children from Castlemaine Childcare Centre Kindergarten have been participating in a road safety inquiry project, funded and supported by the Traffic Accident Commission an...

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Summer Folk at the Coolroom

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Jade Jungwirth
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Hosted by Mandy Connell, creator of An Otherwise Quiet Room, the Coolroom at Northern Arts Hotel will present a series of four, seasonal folk and roots events throughout the year.
Kicking off on Novem...

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Castlemaine Show photo gallery

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Photos by Max Lesser

FOCAL Sale next Saturday!

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The FOCAL Book Sale is always a hit and this month will take place in the neighbouring Senior Citz Hall.

Friends of Castlemaine Library (FOCAL) will be once again holding their highly anticipated, twice-yearly book sale next Saturday November 16 in Castlemaine Senior Citizens Hall, Mechanics Lane.
Starti...

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MASG turns 18!

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The MASG’s Wash Against Waste trailer is just one of the positive initiatives of the organisation.

Mount Alexander Sustainability Group is celebrating its 18th birthday with a Members and Community forum next Wednesday November 13.

The community is invited to attend the celebratory event at the Norther Arts Hotel in Barker Street from 7.30 pm.

Those attending will hear updates on MASG projects and be asked to contribute ideas for 2025 and join in light refreshments with drinks available at bar prices.

The key guest speaker will be the Manager of Consumer Energy Solutions at the new State Energy Commission Ruchika (Chika) Deora.

Deora will talking about the SEC and the renewable energy future. There will also be a launch of MASG’s Soil Health, Nutrition and Organic Management Guide. Established in 2006 with the aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Mount Alexander, the MASG has been a community leader in promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste reduction and sustainable agriculture.

MASG has been a key driver in the establishment of roof top solar (now MASH), energy efficiency programs, bioenergy, community gardens, local food security, the Repair Café, the Wash Against Waste Trailer seen at many community events, Regenerative Agriculture and Healthy Soils. For more information about MASG please see www.masg.org.au and the RSVP for the members and community forum, please email info@masg.org.au

Tons of action in CDCA

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Barkers Creek’s Nash Robinson is pictured in action against Harcourt. Photo: Max Lesser.

Castlemaine District Cricket Association A Grade and A Reserve sides contested one day matches in round four on Saturday in balmy conditions.
B Grade battled out round three and C Grade wrapped day tw...

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Harcourt bowlers in top form

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Harcourt Bowling Club's Weekend Pennant sides posted some good results last Saturday November 2.
Divisions 2 and 4, enjoyed their wins against Kangaroo Flat and Marong respectively; although 7 Blue an...

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Cyclists excel on the track

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Castlemaine cyclists excelled on the track last weekend. Photo: Jana Bain.

Castlemaine Cycling Club members had another great weekend with the track group taking on the Melbourne Cup on Wheels hosted by the Blackburn, Preston and Brunswick Cycling Clubs and Narrabundah Track...

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