Feel the thread, feel the connection
WeStitch is inviting the Castlemaine community to experience — and contribute to — their annual textile exhibition, Gather, at the historic Market Building.Now in...
It’s not one size fits all – Local composters say no to FOGO
Jade Jungwirth
The introduction of green waste (Food Organics Garden Organics – aka FOGO) bins across the state, which was introduced more than a decade...
SWIMMA survey demonstrates overwhelming need for year-round aquatic facility
Lisa Dennis
A survey by a recently formed advocacy group SWIMMA (Swim Mount Alexander) has demonstrated overwhelming need for improved, accessible aquatic facilities in our...
Forest Creek revitalisation continues
Lisa Dennis
In-stream works as part of the second stage of the plan to breathe new life into Castlemaine’s Forest Creek were completed last Friday...
“Here’s to one million more midwives”
On April 19 2026, a Clinical Midwife Specialist from Dhelkaya Health, Maegen Kendal, visited Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea for a week to...
Bendigo raises funds for bushfire recovery
The Bendigo community has raised $33,000 to support the Harcourt bushfire recovery efforts, with local businesses and residents contributing generously.The funds were raised during...
Awash with gold and green
Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club officially launched its season last Saturday.Over 300 members were in attendance to kick off the season with team jersey presentations,...
‘Make it count’
Lily Tuck
Despite a large number of cyclists in favour of the shire joining Bicycle Network's Super Tuesday count in 2027, the Mount Alexander Shire...
Making climate and energy policy work for all Australians
Jade Jungwirth
Power, Prosperity and Planet: Climate & Energy Policy for All will launch at Stoneman's Bookroom this Sunday, where the writer Thom Woodroofe, joined...
Golden Ticket returns!
The Castlemaine Mail is thrilled to launch our annual Golden Ticket buy local promotion today, May 1!Make sure you grab your entry ticket free...
Equipment upgrade for better care close to home
Jade Jungwirth
More Castlemaine patients will be able to access vital surgical care close to home, following a $1 million funding boost for new equipment...
End of an era
After four decades, long-running local business Tender Chook has been sold and their last business trading day is today, Friday May 1.Longtime owners Paul,...