Sensory Garden installed
In late December a group of Grade 5 and 6 Student Representative Council students at Castlemaine Primary School were thrilled to have the opportunity...
Now you see it. Now you don’t
Following a massive spate of graffiti vandalism across Castlemaine last week, the Castlemaine Graffiti Busters engaged in one of their biggest busts to date...
Symbolic ‘Harcourt Reopen’ event planned
The community-led recovery effort for fire-affected residents of Harcourt, Walmer, Ravenswood, Sutton Grange and surrounds is gaining powerful momentum, marked by significant financial support...
Harcourt Rising comes to Castlemaine
Shedshaker Brewing is hosting a massive weekend of fundraisers for the Harcourt bushfire recovery over the weekend of February 20-22.Called Harcourt Rising, each event...
Throw Your Arms Around Me
This February, PubSing is hosting two special events in Castlemaine to raise funds for the Harcourt community following the recent fires.When the first event...
Harcourt makes noise for Tones and I
Iconic Australian singer-songwriter Tones and I announced on her Facebook page last week that she would put on a big show on February 20...
Wellbeing Resource for fire-affected community members
Kate Templer, Castlemaine
I'm a Castlemaine local and clinical psychologist. I wanted to contribute something that might be helpful to the community at this time,...
Maldon mobilises for Blaze Aid
The Bluelight Camp on Derby Hill in Maldon has been brought back to life after sitting dormant for years.
On Wednesday, a group of...
Supporting Harcourt after the bushfire
On January 9, 2026, a catastrophic bushfire rapidly swept through Harcourt and surrounding areas, destroying homes, properties, and treasured parts of the small community....
Catastrophic Fire Day declared
As we went to press this morning, Victorian fire authorities issued a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating for tommorrow, Friday, January 9, for the North...
It takes a village!
Castlemaine Secondary College held a special morning tea last Friday December 12 to celebrate its Year 12 achievers on receiving their final results.
Assistant Principals...
Tributes flow for musician
There has been an outpouring of tributes to honour the life of much loved local musician, Sean Kenan, who passed away suddenly at his...