Inspiring women
As part of local International Women's Day (IWD) celebrations on Sunday March 8 our editor Lisa Dennis was fortunate to enjoy a behind the...
Rebuilding community resilience
Castlemaine suicide prevention charity Hope Assistance Local Tradies (HALT) have announced they will be employing a dedicated HALT Project Worker to connect with individuals...
Rise, unite, resist gender inequality
Mount Alexander Family Violence Prevention Network (MAFVPN) and Macedon Ranges Family Violence Network (MRFVN) are organising a collective 1 Billion Rising Dance flash mob,...
Only if it’s shifted
Maldon Vintage Machinery and Museum would be the best place for Thompson's historic dive bell to be displayed - if the council proceeds with...
Chance to get into gardening
You don't need to have a garden to get into gardening as a new course that's soon to start at Castlemaine Community House proves.Leading...
Forever homes
PETstock Castlemaine will play host to local animal rescue organisation Mount Alexander Animal Welfare (MAAW) as part of National PetAdoption Day on Saturday February...
Community raises $7000!
A Community Fundraiser Cake and Bake Sale and Sausage Sizzle was held in Castlemaine last weekend, January 11-12, raising a staggering $5500 for the...
Fanny to be honoured
Renowned goldfields pioneer and Australia's first known female voter Fanny Finch will be immortalised with the installation of a permanent memorial on her grave...
Campaign winds up
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence events in Mount Alexander Shire concluded last Tuesday December 10. One of the main activities was...
Bus to provide ‘missing link’
Mount Alexander residents will have better access to health, recreational and educational services thanks to a new community bus service supported by the state...
Food and funds
Bendigo Bank Castlemaine and Mount Alexander Community Enterprise (MtACE) handed over food collected for The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal and a generous donation. See...
Lions lend their support
The Castlemaine Lions Club has presented Castlemaine Health with a new wheelchair to be utilised at its aged care facility Ellery House. Catch last...