Lightning Queens bound for Shitbox Rally
Local hot rodding identities Sharon Soldatos and Stacey Raselli are set to take part in the July edition of the Cancer Council's Shitbox Rally...
40 years of Castlemaine and Maldon Railway
A truly special milestone in Victorian rail preservation — marking 40 years since the re-opening of the first stage of the then Castlemaine and...
Ellery Family gather at Chewton
On March 21, 55 descendants of John and Ann Ellery (nee George) gathered at the Chewton Senior Citizens Centre.Joyce Bartlett, the great, great granddaughter...
Race Ya returns this Easter Sunday
The ‘RACE YA’ Family Fun Day Asthma Australia fundraiser will once again be held this Easter Sunday April 5 at Maldon's Bill Woodfull Reserve.The...
Vincent Pyke Goldfields Gladiator
A fascinating new book on the life of Victorian and Otago goldfields pioneer Vincent Pyke has hit the shelves at Stoneman's Bookroom Castlemaine.The biography...
Rinaldi: Daredevil of the Skies
Local resident and keen history buff Stephen Collicoat has kindly shared another intriguing local story this time about Rinaldi: Daredevil of the Skies.On Saturday,...
Community groups critical to recovery
Whitegoods, clothing and $30,000 in donations have arrived in Castlemaine, as Lions Club members from Victoria and New South Wales unite to support ongoing...
Something for everyone at Community House
Castlemaine Community House is kicking off Term 2 this April, offering a wide range of practical, affordable, and engaging courses designed to bring people...
Lifeline Loddon Mallee calls for new volunteers
Lifeline Loddon Mallee is calling on caring community members from Bendigo and surrounds to consider becoming Crisis Supporter volunteers.They are currently holding online Volunteer...
Adorable street library in Taradale
Staff, children, parents and friends at Taradale Primary School have introduced a wonderful street library at the school.Thanks to the incredible generosity and talent...
Castlemaine Idyll 2026: a big, joy-filled celebration
Castlemaine Idyll 2026 was, once again, a big, joy-filled celebration of local musicians, emerging performers, and the enduring power of community and song.Kids Karaoke...
Joyce turns 100!
Longtime Castlemaine resident Joyce Perry celebrated her 100th Birthday with a special luncheon with family and friends at the Mount Alexander Golf Club last...