Petition against weed killer
Community concerns over Mount Alexander Shire Council policy on the use of glyphosate and other chemicals as a weed killer have led to a petition being presented to the council.
Newstead solar farm project gets underway
Construction of Renewable Newstead's solar farm began on Tuesday with a welcome to country from Dja Dja Wurrung and Wamba Wamba woman Cassandra Lewis.
‘Renewal’ raising funds for climate
Respected Central Victorian printmaker Helen Seligman is set to unveil an exhibition of her latest works at Castlemaine's Phee Broadway Theatre foyer...
Local doctors clinics working towards being carbon neutral
Local medical clinics are doing their best to address climate change and reduce their impact on the environment.
Outcry at nest hollow tree felling: residents question DELWP procedure
Important seasonal nesting hollows were destroyed when two large old trees in Castlemaine in recent days, local bird and wildlife experts say.
The Lake of Scars: NAIDOC week screening part of event-packed weekend
A special NAIDOC Week screening of The Lake of Scars happens 4.30pm on Sunday, July 3, at Theatre Royal Castlemaine, as part of the...
Chance to help clean up Australia
Eve Lamb
All who like seeing Castlemaine and surrounds clean and litter-free will have a...
Local on the frontline of ocean conservation
The ocean is not often synonymous with Castlemaine but local resident James Brook has devoted over a decade to protecting it, serving...
Battery pledge for Maldon
Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen and Bendigo Federal MP Lisa Chesters visited Maldon Neighbourhood Centre on Monday to...
VIDEO: Crazy flash flood inundates footpath on Barker Street
Local Brandon Leigh kindly shared this incredible footage of the deluge outside the new Hot n Crusty Bakery Cafe in Barker Street,...
Community renewable energy: session explores options
Eve Lamb
Castlemaine’s West End Resilience Group is inviting all with an interest in community...
Questions raised over proposed energy plant
Eve LambCastlemaine residents have raised questions about a mooted bioenergy plant for Castlemaine after the proposal was recently publicised by Mount Alexander...
