Community

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...
Quick Fix Café Chef Roland Farve, Aunty Julie McHale, Castlemaine Health Aboriginal Liaison Officer Melinda Harper and café staff member Kirsty White celebrate the launch of the NAIDOC Week Bush Tucker Menu.

Bush Tucker on the menu

Bush Tucker is on the menu at Castlemaine Health all this week in celebration of NAIDOC Week (November 8-15). NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across...
MASDAG chair Lorraine le Plastrier, Castlemaine Library manager Jess Saunders and Rotary Club of Castlemaine community services director Lyn Ellery are pictured with one of the new look tables.

Library supports inclusion

During lockdown Castlemaine Library was working behind the scenes to make the local venue more accessible for all community members.Castlemaine Library manager Jess Saunders...

Featured