My councillor with Rosalie Hastwell for Tarrengower Ward 

Rosalie has spent her working life in leadership roles between local government and community organisations, but her first love was music.  “I trained as a very serious young classical pianist. I...

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Idyll returns

Hosts Brilliant Briega and Sensational Scott were thrilled by the talent at the inaugural Castlemaine Idyll Kids Karaoke (CIKK) event. Photo: Diana Domonkos.

 The highly anticipated Castlemaine Idyll, lot19’s annual fundraiser, is back tomorrow, Saturday March 15!  This one-of-a-kind event brings together local performers, incredible live music a...

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Friday, March 14, 2025

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Bridge works raise concerns

The bridge formerly had a 4.1m-4.8m limit. Trucks are pictured passing under the structure during the annual Truck Show convoy thorough Castlemaine.
The bridge formerly had a 4.1m-4.8m limit. Trucks are pictured passing under the structure during the annual Truck Show convoy thorough Castlemaine.

Local truck drivers have raised concerns about recent maintenance works on the Midland Highway Rail Bridge in Castlemaine. Drivers says the works on the bridge in Barker/Johnstone Streets (Midland Hig...

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High levels of hostility and harassment towards councillors

Hostility, bullying and harassment are among the biggest challenges faced by a significant number of the councillors surveyed for the first Victorian Councillor Census. Last week, the Victorian Local ...

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Finals get underway in CDCA

Castlemaine United’s B Grade side were under pressure against Barkers Creek at Wesley Hill. Photo: Max Lesser.

Castlemaine District Cricket Association A Grade sides wrapped up day two of round 12 matches last Saturday before the finals series gets underway this weekend. A Reserve played their final one day co...

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On the piste

Viv Markham lets loose with one of her devastating bombs.

Summer is gone..ho hum, We welcome Autumn Autumn is renowned as the best season for Maldon and Sunday March 2 did not let the crew at Maldon Petanque Club down. It was a pleasant sunny day for a compe...

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Big week for Creek bowlers

Lorna Gannaway Tournament winners Barry Chester and Ian Wilson.

The Campbells Creek Bowling Club's Weekend Pennant Division 5 sides' season has unfortunately drawn to a close after they lost to Golden Square in the Elimination Final last Saturday. Creek going down...

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Countdown to Castlemaine Idyll

2023 Castlemaine Idyll. Photo: Diana Domonkos.

The highly anticipated Castlemaine Idyll, lot19’s annual fundraiser, is back on Saturday, March 15, 2025! This one-of-a-kind event brings together local performers, incredible live music and communit...

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Pancakes on the menu at Uniting Church

Pancakes are on the menu at Castlemaine and Harcourt Uniting churches. Both churches have been enjoying pancakes and supporting, Uniting, an organisation that provides a wide range of assistance to pe...

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Lots of work to do

Mattias Bringezu, Ian Lillington, Marg Rasa, on behalf of ‘Calm it’ Castlemaine Last week, residents who use the footpath east of Castlemaine found the traffic works outside the new supermarket and Ca...

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Goldfields field record numbers!

Castlemaine Goldfields FC three men’s sides enjoyed practice matches at Chewton on Sunday. Photo: Max Lesser.

Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club kicked off a new record season at Chewton Soldiers Memorial Park on Sunday with a series of practice matches for the senior men's sides. Not only is the club exper...

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