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Nominate a local young achiever

Nominations for the 2025 Victorian 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards close on Wednesday January 29.

Let’s find a home

If you’re looking for a new pet, look no further than Mount Alexander Animal Welfare Shelter. 

Scouts go on a tropical adventure

Nine scouts and two venturers from 1st Castlemaine Pioneer Scout Group are this week attending the 26th Australian Jamboree in Queensland.

Castlemaine Safe Space news

Castlemaine Safe Space is open Tuesdays from 6pm- 8.

Come to the Wesley Hill Market

Wesley Hill Market, Victoria’s oldest continuously-running market is on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. This vibrant market becomes a cherished ritual for locals and...

Community House holiday update

Castlemaine Community House reception, food pantry and NILS are closed for the holiday period, reopening on Monday January 13. People can still access Services...

Vet clinic provides vital community support

The team at Regional Community Vet Clinic has signed a building contract with Castlemaine builder, Edifice Construction, who will begin the renovations of the...

New look headspace unveiled

Bendigo Federal MP toured the new look Bendigo headspace last month.

Community Noticeboard

While Christmas is a joyous time for people, it can also be a challenging time for many others.

Petstock Christmas Project underway

This festive season, Petstock Castlemaine is taking part in a campaign to help raise $827,000 for charities across Australia to help provide the most magical gifts this Christmas - gifts of sight, confidence, independence, and empowerment for both people and pets who need them most.

Men’s Table

The Men’s Table , a national grassroots not for profit focused on community building and connection for men, has over 200 Tables across the country.

Alone this Christmas?

Celebrate Christmas with the Mount Alexander Shire community by coming along to the free Community Christmas Lunch at the Castlemaine Town Hall on Christmas Day.

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