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Winters Flat Primary School Passion & Pathways students enjoy a visit the Mount Alexander Shire Council where they learnt about the Frederick Street-Mechanics Lane project. Photos: Lauren Campbell.

Passions & Pathways

Central Victoria's largest career exploration event saw more than 500 students from across the region step inside workplaces, explore career opportunities and connect with...
The teachers at Maldon Primary School ready for the Book Week parade.

Celebrating books!

It's that time of year again when the divide between parents becomes apparent - those who craft and those who do not.... Book Week.While...

Legacy Week launches in Castlemaine

The Castlemaine Group of Bendigo Legacy is all set for Legacy Week 2026 which runs from this Sunday August 30 to Saturday September 5.Badges,...
Bendigo West Greens Candidate Liza Shaw and disability advocate Sam Drummond.

A salon with Sam

Join Mount Alexander Greens for wine, cheese and discussions with author of Broke, human rights lawyer, and disability advocate Sam Drummond this Saturday August...
ShelterBox is responding to the recent earthquake that left families homeless in Mindanao, Philippines.

A love of books can change lives

Members of the charity book club — ShelterBox are supporting families who’ve been forced to flee their homes due to disaster or conflict —...
Young brass players to sound off

Young brass players to sound off

Young brass players will provide the music for a special worship service at Castlemaine Uniting Church on Sunday August 30.Mostly primary school students, they...
Some of the happy Sunshine Bendigo volunteers in their warehouse with some of the donated goods.

Spreading a little bit of Sunshine

DON KR Castlemaine are proud supporters of local community-based volunteer group Sunshine Bendigo.Sunshine Bendigo provides practical support to families experiencing challenging times in the...
A before shot from the yarns on Frederick Street, as the wartaka group connected with Council in Castlemaine.

Dja Dja Wurrung stories come to life in Castlemaine

While Castlemaine's rich gold rush history is written into its buildings at every turn, the stories of Dja Dja Wurrung Country and Culture have...
Mary & Luella Grade 6 CNPS.

Radio in Schools Day

MainFM recently spent the day with the grade 6 class of Castlemaine North Primary School and made a radio show.Tune in to MainFM at...
The Maldon team- Jacqueline Cue (admin), Siw Wootton (lymphoedema nurse), and podiatrists Frances Elcoate and Hannah Wellick are taking appointments at the Maldon Campus now.

More health services for Maldon

Accessing healthcare closer to home has become even easier for the Maldon community, with a broader range of community health and wellbeing services now...
Council is designing a new play space in Wesley Hill adjacent to the Wesley Hill Hall.

Outdoor recreation closer to home

Mount Alexander Shire Council has allocated $40,000 in its 2026/27 Budget to design a new play space in Wesley Hill, creating opportunities for local...
CSC teacher Mark Johansson, together with student mentors Edward Harris and Michael Miles, introducing Campbells Creek Primary School students to the mysteries of the opening moves.

Chess: Where 319 billion possibilities meet one very good idea

The 22nd annual Mount Alexander Schools Chess Challenge will be held at Castlemaine Secondary College on September 15, but the tournament has already begun...

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