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Push for park upgrade

Leafy and imposing, Newstead's historic Memorial Park is popular among many locals and visitors passing through the town - but it's lack of toilets...

All set for summer splash

You know summer has as good as arrived when the public outdoor pools start filling. By this Wednesday afternoon the local Chewton swimming pool was...

Mayor elected

Cr Bronwen Machin will serve as mayor for Mount Alexander Shire Council for another year following a special council vote which also saw Cr...

A comedy to die for

It's taken just six months for newcomer on the local live theatre scene, Moonlight Theatre Company, to stage its first production. The new Castlemaine-based company...

Colourful profusion a festival inclusion

Castlemaine's Terry Moloney is quick to acknowledge the work of the previous owners when discussing Rosebank, the beautiful garden he shares with his wife...

Top Spot!

It was a careful and precise operation as the new and upgraded fire observer's cabin was craned into position atop Mount Tarrengower fire observation...

Pedal to the Metal on Etty Street site

The accelerator has been forcefully applied to Castlemaine's reputation as the centre of hot rodding in Australia following a council decision over the future...

Taking on Tarrengower

  It takes a sturdy breed to take on the mount, but right now they're revving in anticipation for the local tradition that is Mt...
Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards with Castlemaine State Festival chair Julie Millowick, chair of the goods shed committee Bill Forrest, Mount Alexander Shire Council Mayor Bronwen Machin and festival director Glyn Roberts at the state government funding announcement last week.

Festival secures funding for creative hub

The Castlemaine Goods Shed is now set to be transformed into a new creative industries hub thanks to $500,000 in funding from the Victorian...

Spring sculpture at Lot 19

The creative talent of sculptural artists from across the state and beyond are in the spotlight as Lot 19's keenly anticipated annual Spring Sculpture...
Castlemaine runner Ellissia Campbell and Dr Richard Mayes (alias The Bird) are among hundreds of participants looking forward to this Sunday's Run The Maine.

Get ready to run!

Keen runners are flexing leg muscles and limbering up for this Sunday's 10th anniversary of Castlemaine's iconic homegrown running event - Run The Maine...

A gardener’s garden

Now Spring is in the air it's a great time for getting out and exploring some of our magnificent local gardens. Quite a number...

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