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My Castlemaine with Lot19 founder Mark Anstey

"I bought the place in 2001. It was just a bare paddock with a rundown old house on it and now there are 22 artists permanently working here."

My Maldon with multitalented artist Anita Sinclair

"Maldon has the quality of a village with familiar faces. Everyone acknowledges each other and provides mutual support. The environment is beautiful and the services are adequate"

My Castlemaine with painter and sculptor Lesley Thornton

"I was poorly advised at high school. In those days they advised everyone to be a geologist and I wasn't suited to it."

My Campbells Creek: Denis Cox

Hi Denis. With the surname Cox you must be related to a few people in Maldon?Although I have lived in Castlemaine and Campbells Creek...

My Campbells Creek with local resident Steve Adamson

I first worked as a Telegram boy for Australia Post Castlemaine. I started in 1977 and the bike they gave me was 1950s vintage!

My Castlemaine with Justine Wallace: artist, sculptor and nature lover

"I have always loved Castlemaine. Living in the city for many years, my plan was to return here one day."

My Castlemaine with climate activist Malcolm Robins

Since moving to Castlemaine, I’ve grown to realise that it's a community that cares, and is willing to participate in creating consensus, and acting decisively on both local and global issues.

Trunk your junk for cash at Campbells Creek car boot sale

Book a site, fill up your car and your boot and turn up between 7am and 8am on Saturday, November 26.

My Castlemaine, with local business owner Geraldine Delmenico

I went to kinder in Castlemaine and when I was 27 years old I came back with my three kids and worked for Bob and Bernadette at the Hot n Crusty Bakery for seven years, while also driving taxis.

Alma farewelled after 50 years of service

At the October Harcourt CWA meeting, members said goodbye to their dear friend Alma Chaplin and thanked her for her 50 years of service to the Country Women’s Association.

My Newstead with Jenny and Barry Lacey, renowned gardening enthusiasts

Barry and Jenny LaceyYou are both incredible gardeners. How did that journey begin?"We moved here from Melbourne in 2001. There was no garden here,...

Your Chewton with Duang Tengtrirat, local chef

I was born in Thailand in a place called Nan. I then lived in America for 35 years. I came here 14 years ago because I married an Australian man.

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