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Local craftswoman celebrates milestone

Well-known local craftswoman Marcie Carr marked a significant milestone on Sunday when she celebrated her 85th birthday in Castlemaine, surrounded by her large family. A...
Mayor Rosie Annear says Wear it Purple Day is an important way to show young people who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community that they are supported.

Teachers proudly supporting rainbow students

Castlemaine Secondary College was awash with every shade of purple imaginable as students and teachers celebrated Wear It Purple Day last Friday.With a purple...

Book Week fun at St Mary’s

St Mary's School held a special assembly and Book Parade on Friday to celebrate Book Week 2025. The students and staff had once again...

Pipe Band marches ahead

The Castlemaine Highland Pipe Band held their AGM on Sunday August 17, and positions remained relatively the same as the previous year. The role...

Foundry Band lays out welcome mat

Castlemaine's iconic Thompson Foundry Band is putting out the welcome mat for an 'open rehearsal' next Thursday, September 4. The practice will take place the...

Repair, make and mend with Luz!

The next Repair Café is on this Sunday August 31 at Castlemaine Community House. The event will run from 10 till 1pm. Please consider repairers...

Purple pride blooms in the shire

The local community has come together to show support for LGBTIQA+ youth this Wear It Purple Day, Friday August 29. Dhelkaya Health rallied the shire’s...

Nourishing the shire’s new mums

Like many new mums, Harcourt resident Siena Tagliabue found the shift from full-time employment to being at home with a newborn all day to...

Shedshaker embrace their Italian side

Shedshaker Brewing are firmly getting in touch with their inner-Italian this Sunday August 31 with the Festa Italiano at Shedshaker! It’s one spectacular day of...

Free wildlife seminar

All are invited to the launch of Mount Alexander Wildlife Watch incorporated, featuring a free seminar 'Wildlife crossings, road safety and biodiversity'. Renowned ecologist...

MZ off to nationals!

Movement Zone Castlemaine's talented dance crew won High Gold in Senior Hip-Hop (Small Groups) at the Hollywood Bound regionals in Sydney last week with...
Discovery Centre general manager Alissa van Soest and Lisa Chesters MP digging for fossils at one of the new experiences.

Jurassic wonders come to life

The federal government is supporting science education in regional Victoria with a $10,385 grant for Jurassic Wonders, a new program at the Discovery Science...

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