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...
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...
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...