The circus is coming to town this November!
The 'Circus Mania' Circus Festival is finally set to hit Castlemaine this November!The long awaited event will be staged over four big days and...
Emergency Response Expo set to return to Castlemaine
The Castlemaine Emergency Response Expo is set to return to the Western Reserve on Saturday October 8 and will be bigger than ever with...
Wildlife advocates urge Mount Alexander Shire Council to act
A contingent of passionate wildlife advocates recently made a presentation to Mount Alexander Shire Council on the harmful impacts of commercial kangaroo killing.The delegation...
Get ready to run! Run The Maine hits the trails today…
Hundreds of runners take to the trails in and around Castlemaine today as the town hosts fund-raising favourite, Run The Maine.Featuring three different runs...
Council backs design plans for Maldon’s Bill Woodfull Reserve
Councillors have endorsed design plans featuring LED oval lighting and a new all-gender pavilion as part of a $1 million plus upgrade slated for...
Caravan ‘fix me up’ projects clinches grant dollars to help homeless youth
An innovative project aimed at fixing up caravans to provide accommodation for homeless youth is among those to share in the latest round of...
Harcourt Valley Landcare celebrates 25 years
Harcourt Valley Landcare will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special event this Sunday September 25 at Leanganook Campground at Mount Alexander.The group which...
Castlemaine author Ellie Marney visits the US for launch of new book The Killing...
Castlemaine multi-award-winning crime author Ellie Marney is in the US this week for the worldwide release of her latest book The Killing Code based on the...
Honouring a legend of the screen Uncle Jack Charles
Castlemaine's Theatre Royal has been invited to screen the documentary film Bastardy in honour of the late, great Uncle Jack Charles, this Saturday September 24.The Royal...
Camp Reserve design survey closes today
The Camp Reserve Committee of Management is calling for the public to have their say on the draft design of the sporting precinct’s new...
New era begins for Chewton wildlife sanctuary following ‘hard yakka’ merger
Merging two thriving educational wildlife parks is not a job for the faint-hearted.
Castlemaine hot rodding community mourns a legend
The Castlemaine community was saddened to learn of the passing of beloved Castlemaine Hot Rod Centre chairman Larry O'Toole on September 8.