Events

Treasure hunters flock to the fair

Maldon football oval transforms into a throng of activity today ahead of this weekend's antique and collectables fair. Catch our chat with fair organiser...
Shem and Leah with Ken McKimmie from the Lions Club of Castlemaine at the Australia Day celebration in Castlemaine last year. Photo: Max Lesser.

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...
Stuart Winser from the Castlemaine Library with Jake the Olive Python and Adrian Black from Wildlife Gone Walkabout at the Castlemaine Library.

Close encounter!

Families got the chance to meet creatures both cute and curious in a close-up encounter with Australian wildlife from Wildlife Gone Walkabout at...

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...

Dogs on show

Hundreds of dogs of all shapes and sizes, and their devoted owners, are headed to Castlemaine as the Castlemaine and District Kennel Club hosts...

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...

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...

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...

Bliss Bombs target Taradale

Housework may never be the same again after the Bliss Bombs deliver their racy show at Taradale Hall this weekend - starting tonight.  Drawn...

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