A kind and loving country

In stores and lots of other places the chances are we will be hearing Christmas carols over the next four weeks.
Some of them might have a jarring note as they refer to the birth of Jesus Christ bring...

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El Nino strikes again

Jo Emama, Lancefield Gardening Resident
Once again the weather has turned on too fast! Like an unassuming curry, let the heat creep up and strike at the end of summer. But I don't care about the sun b...

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Poetry reading

Poetry on Agitation Hill welcomes Alicia Sometimes to the Uniting Church Chapel on Friday, December 6.
Alicia is a poet and broadcaster. She has performed her poetry at many venues, festivals and even...

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Thank you!

The Castlemaine Mail team are incredibly grateful to our loyal readers for their generous and thoughtful donations for the 2024 Toy Drive.
We delivered the first batch of toys to the Castlemaine Salva...

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Hobo Playhouse actors take centre stage!

The excitement is building: Tricia, Carolyn, Juliana, Fran, Mark, Renee and Graham will be performing in the 2024 Hobo Playhouse Showcase at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre.

Hobo Playhouse is proud to present its 2024 Showcase of Monologues and Scenes at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre this Sunday, December 1.
This year's showcase features a diverse range of work from 12 loca...

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Castlemaine Golf Club news…

A field of 28 players competed at Castlemaine Golf Club for the November Monthly Medal, while this year's previous winners went head-to-head for the coveted Medallist of the Year title.
The November ...

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Harcourt bowlers in top form

Ladies Triples runners-up were the Eaglehawk team of Pam Hughes, Kaye Rowe and Jan Robertson.

The Harcourt Bowling Club green will be closed for much needed repair from this Sunday December 1 until mid-January. During that time, Harcourt home games will be played at various venues.
Overall Har...

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Strong win for Creek

The Campbells Creek Division 5 side enjoyed a refreshing drink after their win against Woodbury on Saturday.

Campbells Creek Bowling Club's Weekend Pennant Division 5 side had a good win over Woodbury in round five on Saturday. The side won by 37 shots, despite the hot conditions.
Due to the weather the matc...

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Hot and humid conditions for Maine bowlers

Division 1 bowlers Neil Bouch, Bernie McConnell (skip), Darren Taylor and Lee Bastin were pleased to score an eight against the Kangaroo Flat team recently.

Castlemaine Bowling Club's Weekend Pennant sides endured a hot and humid day on Saturday. Division 3 and Division 4 both coped with the conditions very well and both won. Division 1 didn’t do so well ...

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Castlemaine Parkrunners brave the heat

With 8 o’clock temperatures in the mid 20’s and high humidity, the 130+ Castlemaine parkrunners seemed to face quite trying conditions last Saturday.
No-one mentioned this to Tristan Van Pagee Anders...

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Live at the Taproom

The searching humanity of Tammy Haider’s melancholic ballads leads the listener to a cluttered kitchen somewhere, sharing life stories over a cup of tea or with a glass of wine in hand. Photo: Matthew Shaw.

Emily Lubitz will be performing at the Taproom on Friday November 29, supported by local singer-songwriter Tammy Haider.
Lubitz, a veteran of the scene, has been releasing albums and touring with awar...

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Bowlers in fine form in CDCA

A Castlemaine United A Grade batsman faces down the Guildford pace attack at the Camp. Photo: Max Lesser.

Castlemaine District Cricket Association A Grade sides completed day two of their round six two day fixture on Saturday, A Reserve contested one day matches in round six, and B Grade also played one d...

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