Community

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...
Spirit of Idyll joint winners Pixy and Jen Moore celebrate their win. Photo: Diana Domonkos.

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...
Centenarian Joyce Perry (centre right) is pictured with her family members Rhonda, Rachael, Daniel, Damian, Nova, Elise, Justin, Tricia, Cai, Tom, Eddie, Marilyn, Simon, Olive, Martin and Lawrie. Photos: Max Lesser.

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...
Arcare residents are pictured in their Irish flair for the St Patrick's Day event with team members Amanda and Marianne and visitor Milly.

St Patrick’s Day celebrated

Residents at Arcare Castlemaine enjoyed a special St Patrick's Day celebration on Tuesday this week.A packed room of residents were transported to a pub...

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Share-a-thon tomorrow

Are you addicted to food? You’re not alone. You can find real support with Overeaters Anonymous.Melbourne Intergroup together with Regional Victoria and Tasmania invite...
From March 21-29, a selection from the Castlemaine Costume Gallery will be on display at the Anglican Church Hall.

Castlemaine girls come out to party

After 12 months locked in a storage unit, the amazing collection of the Castlemaine Costume Gallery will once again be on show to the...
Many of the members of the local Bridge Club got their start at U3A.

An opportunity to learn Contract Bridge

Every Tuesday some 40 enthusiastic players gather at the Church of Christ in Blakeley Road, Castlemaine to have a friendly competition game of contract...
The 'Hunters' Barry Palmer, Paul Dempsey and John Archer rock out at The Taproom. Photo: Diana Domonkos.

Hunters return to rock for Harcourt

One of Australia's most beloved bands made a triumphant return, albeit in a new form, on Saturday February 21, for a sold out 'Harcourt...
Churchill Fellowship recipient Selene Bateman will feature at Saturday's event.

Healing through the arts

Good Grief Lounge opens its 2026 series at the Northern Arts Hotel on Saturday March 7 with a visit by two leading women practitioners...
Rae Kingsbury (centre) with husband Damien, and Jose Ramos Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste.

Rae’s legacy fondly remembered

The Mt Alexander Friends of Lolotoe have kindly shared a special tribute to their friend and passionate Timor Leste advocate, Rae Kingsbury, who passed...

Strong start for new students

Castlemaine Secondary College hosted its Year 7 Welcome BBQ last Thursday evening, bringing together incoming students, their families and carers, and school staff to...

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