Community

Castlemaine Men's Shed, Castlemaine State Festival, Maldon Folk Festival and Post Office Hill Action Group will be amongst 21 groups in the Bendigo Electorate to receive a volunteer grant of up to $5,000.

Tuesday's Community Lunch at the Castlemaine Town Hall saw more than a hundred diners coming together to celebrate the incredible work done by the shire's diverse range of volunteers.

An innovative community-led housing model that aims to make home ownership more accessible to low income earners will live on after a new board was elected to take over the reins.

National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and is held from May 20 to 26, providing an opportunity for organisations to acknowledge the people who give their time, experience and talents freely to the community.

The Salvation Army Castlemaine is urging local community members to dig deep and donate whatever they can to support them in their vital work supporting the most vulnerable in our community as part of the 2024 Red Shield Appeal.

During National Volunteer Week (May 20-26), Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, Dhelkaya Health and Castlemaine Community House (CCH) are delighted to invite local organisations to participant in the '2024 Volunteer Expo' at the Castlemaine Town Hall on Tuesday May 21.

The members of the Castlemaine Evening VIEW Club (Voice, Interests, Education of Women) are celebrating the club's 28th birthday in June, and are proud of their achievements over the years, and still a strong and vibrant club. The primary aim of the club is to raise money for The Smith Family 'Learning for Life' program, providing funds for disadvantaged young Australians to get the most out of their education.

As part of the Castlemaine Free University's (CFU) monthly gathering at the Northern Arts Hotel on Monday May 13, Degrowth Central Victoria will be holding their special launch event.

Shedshaker Brewing’s 'Keg for Good' returns next week with the Castlemaine Historical Society Inc being this month’s recipient.

An action on the steps of the Castlemaine Market Building this Saturday April 27 aims to increase awareness about the Climate Change Amendment Bill.

Headspace has been supporting the young people of Bendigo and surrounds for 12 years, providing vital access to mental health services.

The Mount Alexander Women’s Sports Club, Mount Alexander Falcons and Harcourt Lions footy and cricket players will be scoring goals and taking wickets well into the evening at Harcourt Recreation Reserve, thanks to a recent lighting upgrade.