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The Creativerse children's festival is set to return to Bendigo's Ulumbarra Theatre in October. Castlemaine Circus member and solo roving performer Taylor Easton aka CYBRO 3000 will be among the local performers to bring the joy. Photo: Brendan McCarthy.

Jumping for joy!

Award-winning artists, immersive experiences and hands-on creativity will transform Ulumbarra Theatre into Australia’s most playful festival for kids when 'The Creativerse' returns to Bendigo...
Mayor Toby Heydon with drag performer Polly Filla at the Wear It Purple celebrations at CSC last Friday.

“You are valued, you are supported, you belong” Castlemaine rallies around LGBTQIA+ community

Jade Jungwirth The Castlemaine community has flooded social media with support for drag performer Polly Filla, who was vilified online for their performance at Castlemaine...
The team were treated to a surprise visit by AFLW Saints superstar Nicola Barr on Wednesday evening thanks to their friends at the Vic Container Deposit Scheme.

Magpies strive for five!

The Castlemaine Football Netball Club's Senior Women's Football side will take on Golden Square in a bid to claim a history-making fifth AFL Central...
Rev Tim Costello AO, Chair, Community Council for Australia, gave an address at the Campbells Creek gathering of local sector leaders on Tuesday.

Taking on the world

Nick Place, Community Directors journalist Rev Tim Costello, the chair of the Community Council for Australia (CCA), visited Campbells Creek community hall on Tuesday and...
Local group Son Cuba, pictured at Malecón Havana Cuba, will bringing a little bit of Cuba to The Goods Shed. Photo: Shirin Shakhesi

Cuba comes to Castlemaine!

Castlemaine is set to turn up the heat with Cuban music, Latin dancing and food at a new monthly event at The Goods Shed.The...

Looking for a new career? Get along to the Training & Skills Fair

Are you looking for a career change or to sharpen your skills? Mount Alexander Shire Council invites you to attend the free Training &...
Ms Edwards is recently pictured celebrating the funding announcement for Me-Mandook Galk Indigenous Education Place - a permanent home for Nalderun.

Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards calls time

In breaking news on Thursday evening long-standing Bendigo West state member Maree Edwards announced that she would not contest the seat in the November...
Castlemaine Community House Spring Ball organisers, band members, and supporters get into the 'Castlemaine Gothic' spirit ahead of the 2026 Spring Ball.

‘Castlemaine Gothic’ on track to be a sellout

Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s almost time for another unforgettable Castlemaine Community House Spring Ball.Spring Ball has become an iconic...
Board chair Gary McClure welcomes Lyall Brooks to the helm.

Director appointed to lead CSF

The Castlemaine State Festival board is delighted to announce the appointment of Lyall Brooks as the Festival Director of the 2028 Castlemaine State Festival.CSF...
A new exhibition at Castlemaine Art Museum honours the Guildford Biyal (Red Gum) with works created from the large limb that fell in 2024 - a pivotal event for Dja Dja Wurrung people and the broader community. Narungga artist Sarah Jane Hall is pictured with her work Seven Sisters - Mangga Mangiardi. Photo: Jade Jungwirth.

BIYAL brings connection and healing

The BIYAL exhibition at Castlemaine Art Museum marks the culmination of a two-year journey of creating art, artefacts, and storytelling. The exhibition honours the...
Carol (second from the left) with some of the volunteers preparing a Mexican feast on Tuesday.

Food for everyone

Jade Jungwirth The Castlemaine Community Lunch has been serving weekly meals to the community for decades. The affordable, home-cooked deliciousness is available to anyone -...
Colossus of the Goldfields will be launched on August 30.

Colossus of the Goldfields launch this Sunday

Castlemaine Society Inc invites community members to the launch of a fascinating new biography on the life of Colonel John Edward Newell Bull by...
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