Theatre residency program unveiled
Mount Alexander Shire Council has announced the full line-up of the 2019 At Home residency program which boasts 11 residencies at the Phee Broadway...
Funding boost for local groups
The Castlemaine Men's Shed and Castlemaine Historical Society were among 12 Central Victorian community groups to benefit from recently announced Stronger Communities grants.Bendigo...
Harcourt fires bring home message
Two fires that broke out this week at Harcourt, less than 24 hours apart, serve as a timely reminder that we are still...
Treasure hunters flock to the fair
Maldon football oval transforms into a throng of activity today ahead of this weekend's antique and collectables fair. Catch our chat with fair organiser...
Big day for local soccer
This Saturday is a big one for local soccer as the Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club makes its on-field entry into the FFA Cup national...
Have wagon, can travel
While the notion of the tiny house has taken off, one Castlemaine resident has her own adventure-filled take on the trend.Kathryn Reidie has recently...
Radar technology locates lost graves
For years they've laid lost to time and memory - the unmarked graves of Guildford Cemetery. Now they're finally being identified and marked thanks...
Home destroyed
Castlemaine Police are appealing for information after a "suspicious" fire destroyed a home in French Court, Castlemaine in the early hours of Tuesday morning.Sergeant...
Donations – not all joy for thrift shop
While the Marie Kondo decluttering craze has been motivating many to rid themselves of stuff that does not spark joy, it also seems...
Fire spotting luxury
Life has become far more comfortable for local fire spotter Peter Skilbeck since the brand new observation cabin was craned into place atop...
Defibrillator win
After entering a competition to win a defibrillator for all hours public access in Castlemaine, staff and volunteers at Castlemaine District Community Health are...
New beginnings
User groups received the keys to the new multi-purpose pavilion at Wesley Hill Recreation Reserve this week. See the Castlemaine Mail for more.