Community

Santa is on his way!

This year marks the 87th anniversary of the beloved annual Past Apex Club of Castlemaine Santa Run which has cemented its place in the hearts and minds of locals over the past eight decades.

Christmas comes early for Rotary

Castlemaine Rotary president Terry Murphy was all smiles when he received a donation of $7,500 from Mt Alexander Community Enterprise (MtACE) last week.

‘Tis the season to be jolly?

Christmas is the time for joy and happiness….
Wintringham Deputy CEO Michael Deschepper is pictured with Rotary president Terry Murphy.

Wintringham residents celebrate

Rotary Castlemaine was recently approached to fund Christmas 'hampers' for the elderly residents in the 10 one-bedroom Alexander Miller Memorial Homes in central Castlemaine.

Ideas that captivate and inspire

More than 60 patrons attended the Castlemaine State Festival's announcement for the festival's 2026 theme at the Castlemaine Town Hall last Saturday. 

Community Noticeboard

The Castlemaine Community House Food Pantry is open for anyone and everyone!

Local reading program expands

The Rotary Club of Castlemaine will receive $223,140 to expand their Read-Along Dads program across the state.

Congratulations to our Youth Award winners!

The 2024 Mount Alexander Youth Awards Festival saw six incredible young people take home well-deserved awards last Friday November 29.

Community celebrates IDPwD and inclusion

The community turned out to celebrate the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) at a special event coordinated by Mount Alexander Shire Council in Mechanics Lane on Tuesday December 3.

Dementia: Understanding, Supporting, and Living Well

In an effort to better support local communities and caregivers impacted by Dementia, the Newstead Rural Transaction Centre is excited to host a Living Well Health Education and Information Session.

MASG welcomes new face

Mount Alexander Sustainability Group has welcomed Kerrily (Kez) Jennings as its new administration and project support officer.

VIEW Club raffle fundraiser

The Castlemaine Evening VIEW Club (Voice, Interest, Education of Women) is conducting a Christmas Stall and Raffle.

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