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Carols, pizzazz and all that jazz

Eve LambPlenty of pizzazz is ensured when six piece jazz outfit Mouldy Jazz does its thing at this evening's live carols event in Castlemaine.This...

New light shed on old Strangways

Eve LambIt's said the gold was once so abundant out Strangways way, beyond Newstead, you could lift it by the shovelful.So the story goes...

Folk talent to feature

The creative folk of Castlemaine will come together in February to celebrate some of the best contemporary artists in music today in a one...

Our newshounds celebrated

The fifth annual Castlemaine Mail/DON Newshounds awards were held at the Castlemaine Library foyer last Saturday December 11.With the generous support of DON the Castlemaine Mail featured...
Business Mount Alexander secretary Gen Ward, The Tea Dispensary's Lisa Candy and Fringe Festival director Azzy Jones urge everyone to shop local this Christmas.

Shop local this Christmas

Castlemaine traders will be open late again this Friday evening December 17 as part of two Late Night Shopping nights which have been coordinated...
Merv Carr, daughter Katie Finlay and the elated team from Harcourt Organic Farming Co-Operative are proudly pictured receiving the 'Business of the Year' award last Thursday evening.

Organic farming co-op gets top biz gong

Harcourt Organic Farming Co-operative has been named Mount Alexander's 'Business of the Year' among eight local businesses who topped a field of 27 finalists...

Plan to help keep it cool at the res

Eve Lamb As the weather heats up so does activity at Expedition Pass Reservoir.When the mercury heads north, many locals head out to the classic...

Health priorities in the ‘maine

Eve LambThe suicide rate in Mount Alexander Shire Council is almost double the state average, and executive staff at Castlemaine's public hospital are more...

Dancing doc wins award

Eve LambA local doctor occasionally known to use his personal passion for funk dance to boost morale, educate and improve health outcomes has just...

Splash into summer

Eve Lamb You know summer has arrived when the local pool opens.From this weekend - weather permitting - Mount Alexander Shire's outdoor public pools at...

Get your 2022 Castlemaine Mail calendar!

Our 2022 Castlemaine Mail calendars have arrived! Be sure to ask for your free copy with today’s edition of the Castlemaine Mail. Extra copies...

Community invited to ‘Gather’

The Castlemaine Commons Collective is inviting members of the local community to 'GATHER' together for an afternoon at Castlemaine's Theatre Royal this Sunday, December...

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