Community partnerships
In the wake of the Harcourt bushfire, we continue to be reminded of the power of community and local businesses when they volunteer together.Rotary...
A roaring success
The annual bonfire held at the Chewton CFA on July 25 was another roaring success raising over $7,000 for the Chewton pool.The event sold...
Free Know Your Rights workshop at Safe Space
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) are offering self-advocacy and rights workshops for the community as part of a 18 month project. IMHA supports people...
Apply for a Christmas grant
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting community groups across the shire to apply for a Community Christmas Celebration Grant.Applications open on Monday, August 10...
New ‘Drive Forward’ course to unlock automotive careers
Castlemaine Community House and Autoplex Castlemaine are launching a new introductory course 'Drive Forward' connecting locals with the region's booming automotive industry.Perfect for school-leavers,...
DON employees blaze new career paths
In this month's DON KR Castlemaine feature we chatted to two inspirational women who have forged exciting new career paths in the trades since...
Yarn-bomb your foyer
Whether at school, at work, in the community or online, every Wear It Purple contribution helps create a safer, more inclusive world for LGBTIQA+...
Police seek return of stolen memorial statue
Castlemaine Police are appealing for public assistance following the theft of a memorial statue from a gravesite at Campbells Creek Cemetery.Investigators believe the offender...
MAPS launches new website
Something special is happening for those who have a Mount Alexander Photographic Society’s (MAPS) membership!The local camera club recently launched a brand new website...
RedGum claims top honour!
RedGum – The Waldorf School of Central Victoria was thrilled to recently be named as the 2026 ResourceSmart School of the Year!This award recognises...
Celebrating Maldon’s iconic Athenaeum Library
Maldon Athenaeum Library will be hosting an exhibition of beautiful photographs that capture the character of the library, its book collection and its visitors...
Buy Local campaign continues to grow
Business Mount Alexander's Buy Local - Spend Smarter campaign is continuing to gain momentum, with over 30 local businesses now participating and more joining...