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.
Australia Day events
You're invited to join your community at Australia Day events this year in Castlemaine, Maldon, Harcourt and Faraday. For details see the Castlemaine...
Kitchen facelift for Maldon RSL
The Maldon RSL sub branch is currently undergoing a kitchen makeover with thanks to $10,504 in funding from the Federal Government. See the...
Anyone for ice cream?
When the temperature soars - so does demand for ice cream.As home-grown Castlemaine business, Icecream Social prepares to open a brand new metro...
Tours bring history to life
Countless intriguing stories and characters have long lain buried in Castlemaine Cemetery at Campbells Creek but now a new tour is about to bring...
MAAW Coffee Bar opens
Mount Alexander Animal Welfare (MAAW) has unveiled its newest venture - Pause at MAAW Coffee Bar. See today's Mail for the full story.
Time ripe to cherry pick
This Sunday is a special one out at Harcourt's Blackwood Orchard cherry and berry farm.Owners Colin and Suzanne Pickering are opening the gate to...
Jazz jam returns
This Sunday marks the return of the popular monthly jazz jams at Castlemaine's Maurocco Bar.
"We're keen to start another year of community jazz,"...
MaCapella at the carols
It started with three music-loving mums getting together in Castlemaine to sing three-part harmonies.Three years down the track MaCapella - the local a cappella...
Newshounds crowned
Last Saturday the budding reporters that took part in the 2018 Castlemaine Mail Newshounds program were recognised at a special presentation held in the...