Easter extravaganza!
A fresh batch of beginner belly dancers from Castlemaine Community House will perform at the annual Easter Fair Street Parade in Maldon on Monday,...
24-hour Cat Curfew pending
Cat owners in the Mount Alexander Shire are on notice with council having voted on a new Domestic Animal Management Plan at its December...
And that’s a wrap!
Castlemaine State Festival is well and truly back with 1,060 performances and exhibitions over the past 10 days.From the Opening Night Street Party to...
Designers on board for museum upgrade
The upgrade of the iconic Castlemaine Art Museum building has taken a major step forward with the appointment of the design team for the...
What do I see or smell smoke?
With calm autumn conditions across much of the state, communities can expect to see smoke in the air as a mix of planned burns,...
Blood, sweat, and tears – Volunteers mend Harcourt fences
Lily Tuck
BlazeAid volunteers are rebuilding fences across the region as recovery from January's Harcourt-Ravenswood fires continues.The BlazeAid camp based out of Maldon has been...
Edgy Veg Awards return!
If you think vegetables are boring, bland or only something you eat out of guilt, the Edgy Veg Awards 2026 would like a very...
Festival turns 50!
Castlemaine State Festival's 50th anniversary event is well underway. The opening weekend delivered something genuinely memorable.Around 2,000 people filled the streets of Castlemaine on...
Levees weren’t built in a day
When it comes to building levee banks, there are a multitude of competing factors to consider. Of course, there are the many technical elements...
Taylors celebrates 45 years
Long running local family business Taylors Home Centre in Castlemaine’s Mostyn Street marks its 45th Birthday next week and is inviting the community to...
The recovery effort is not over
Lily Tuck
Rows of donated goods line the warehouse of the former Mitsubishi building on Johnson Street.Volunteers are continuing to sort clothing onto racks ten...
Pathways for young people
Five local farmers are on the hunt for a handful of young people with an interest in regenerative agriculture for an exciting hands-on experience.Mt...