Funding boost for local groups

Castlemaine Men's Shed president Brian McCormick and treasurer Peter Batten in the shed's almost complete welding bay
Castlemaine Men's Shed president Brian McCormick and treasurer Peter Batten in the shed's almost complete welding bay.

The Castlemaine Men’s Shed and Castlemaine Historical Society were among 12 Central Victorian community groups to benefit from recently announced Stronger Communities grants.
Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters recently announced the successful applications. The Castlemaine Historical Society received $15,000 for an archival storage facility and the Castlemaine Men’s Shed received $2,725 for a unisex toilet and a welding bay. The Maldon RSL also received $10,504 to replace its kitchen. Read more in the Castlemaine Mail.