New CEO appointed
Mount Alexander Shire Council has appointed Michael Annear as its new Chief Executive Officer.Mr Annear brings more than 30 years of senior leadership experience...
Dry autumn leaves water storages short
Despite 188mm of autumn rainfall, only 143 million litres flowed into the region’s reservoirs, increasing the likelihood of water restrictions next summer unless there...
Serious health concerns for residents
The 2025 Active Living Census results have revealed that over half of Mount Alexander Shire residents engage in risky drinking, and are overweight or...
Ravens take flight!
Castlemaine’s newest professional theatre company, The Ravens Theatre Company, will launch its debut production of The Seagull tonight.More than 1200 tickets had already sold...
What’s in a name?
The 4.3-kilometre off-road trail from Campbells Creek Park to Camp Reserve in Castlemaine has officially been named Watjarang Baring, meaning platypus track in the...
Locals call on ANZ to stop being a dinosaur
Central Vic Climate Action, the local hub of the Rising Tide movement, led a rally outside the Bendigo ANZ Branch on Wednesday to ask...
Big tick for reduced tech time at CSC
Following overwhelmingly positive feedback from families and strong evidence of improved student engagement and learning outcomes, Castlemaine Secondary College will expand its successful TechSmart...
New history book unveiled
Castlemaine history enthusiasts will be delighted to learn about a new book which delves into the history of a number of local pioneering local...
MAIN Game returns!
94.9MainFM’s highly anticipated and much-loved community event, the MAIN Game, returns for its seventh year this Sunday June 7.The historic Camp Reserve in Castlemaine...
All that jazz – myriad of artists to feature
The 2026 Castlemaine Jazz Festival (June 5-7) kicks off tonight with a massive opening night event at The Goods Shed.The opening extravaganza will feature...
Camp Reserve redevelopment long overdue
The Castlemaine Football Netball Club and fellow Camp Reserve user groups have expressed disappointment that the planning permit which would pave the way for...
Fresh eyes on the Camp Reserve
Gold Camp Castlemaine is inviting the whole of Castlemaine to attend one of two public meetings at the Castlemaine Town Hall on Thursday, June...