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Bells to ring

Church bells will ring out loud and strong across Castlemaine and far beyond at 11am this Thursday March 11 as part of a global...

CSC achievers celebrated

The Castlemaine Secondary College's (CSC) 2020 Awards Evening was another casualty of Covid-19 as the school community weren't able to have a public gathering...

Bringing new life to old stories

The local community is invited to the launch of a new book which explores Castlemaine's past.Butcher Baker His-Story Maker by local poet Tru S. Dowling ...

Share your experience with the NDIS

Mount Alexander Shire Council is carrying out a feasibility study into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and is seeking feedback from community members...

Become a volunteer

With Victoria returning to a state of normal after the Covid-19 lockdowns and tourism on the rise our local tourist information centres are...
2020 Scholarship winner Flynn Leeson with the Community Bank's Adam Balzan and Karly Smith.

Scholarship program closing soon

Maldon & District Community Bank's 2021 TAFE and university scholarship program closes this Sunday. Three scholarships are available in 2021 - a major $2,000...

Tech School reunion on soon

The Castlemaine Technical College Past Students' Association (CTCPSA) will be holding its 84th annual reunion on Sunday February 21, 2021 and invites past students...
HALT founder Jeremy Forbes with The Maine Barber's Gemma Archer are spreading a little cheer after a challenging year.

Paying it forward

A Castlemaine hairdresser is paying it forward by collecting a year's worth of tips from clients of her barber shop and giving it to...

CSC supports CFA

The Castlemaine Secondary College (CSC) Student Representative Council has proudly presented $763.30 to Castlemaine Fire Brigade to support their preparations for the summer season.The...

How are you travelling?

In the lead up to the festive period local suicide prevention charity HALT (Hope Assistance Local Tradies) are making themselves available around the clock...

Ready for relaunch!

The Newstead Arts Hub is re-emerging from lockdown with a new look and a relaunch celebration event this Sunday November 29.The Hub, which has...

Golden gift

During months of lockdown and isolation the Goldfields Quilters have kept busy toiling away on their beautiful patchwork quilt creations.Last week the quilters were...

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