Community

Refugee Week is a national week of activities that aim to draw attention to the needs and aspirations of refugees and to celebrate refugees’ contributions to the communities in which they live.

Castlemaine Rotary Club hosted a dinner on May 29 to recognise a Rotarian and community member for their outstanding contributions. 

Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting community members in Newstead to share their knowledge about flood events in the town.

Castlemaine Men's Shed, Castlemaine State Festival, Maldon Folk Festival and Post Office Hill Action Group will be amongst 21 groups in the Bendigo Electorate to receive a volunteer grant of up to $5,000.

Tuesday's Community Lunch at the Castlemaine Town Hall saw more than a hundred diners coming together to celebrate the incredible work done by the shire's diverse range of volunteers.

An innovative community-led housing model that aims to make home ownership more accessible to low income earners will live on after a new board was elected to take over the reins.

National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and is held from May 20 to 26, providing an opportunity for organisations to acknowledge the people who give their time, experience and talents freely to the community.

As part of the Castlemaine Free University's (CFU) monthly gathering at the Northern Arts Hotel on Monday May 13, Degrowth Central Victoria will be holding their special launch event.

The Salvation Army Castlemaine is urging local community members to dig deep and donate whatever they can to support them in their vital work supporting the most vulnerable in our community as part of the 2024 Red Shield Appeal.

During National Volunteer Week (May 20-26), Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, Dhelkaya Health and Castlemaine Community House (CCH) are delighted to invite local organisations to participant in the '2024 Volunteer Expo' at the Castlemaine Town Hall on Tuesday May 21.

The members of the Castlemaine Evening VIEW Club (Voice, Interests, Education of Women) are celebrating the club's 28th birthday in June, and are proud of their achievements over the years, and still a strong and vibrant club. The primary aim of the club is to raise money for The Smith Family 'Learning for Life' program, providing funds for disadvantaged young Australians to get the most out of their education.

Shedshaker Brewing’s 'Keg for Good' returns next week with the Castlemaine Historical Society Inc being this month’s recipient.