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New community lunch in Castlemaine

Last Friday saw volunteers at the Parish Hall (next to the Castlemaine Anglican Church) serving delicious homemade meat and vegetarian lasagne with a decedent...

WWII corporal Maisie Douglas celebrates 100th birthday

Maisie was born in Castlemaine on April 13, 1923. And she has some great advice to the younger generations.

‘We all want to be Santa Claus’: Councillors at odds over rate rises

Mount Alexander Shire councillors engaged in intense debate regarding rate rises at Tuesday's council meeting.

Supporting and celebrating refugees in our community

The Castlemaine Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) group has a long tradition of holding events to celebrate Refugee Week, which this year is from June 18 to 24.

Housing crisis worsening – Community forum to seek solutions

My Home Network has warned that the region's affordable housing crisis is worsening. A public forum in Castlemaine next month aims to find a solution.

Youth Take Over interns launch new Gift website

Last week nine interns from Youth Take Over Loddon Campaspe hosted an event at Castlemaine Contemporary Art Space (CASPA) to launch the creative outcome...

Avenue of 83 Anzacs

Newstead resident Lesley Dooley moved to the region six years ago. Her property overlooks the Avenue of Honour which serves as a reminder of...

Vintage drag in mint condition with Stan Munro

Legendary performer and former Castlemaine resident Stan Munro will be returning to the Castlemaine stage for Pride Week 2023.Kevin Markwell will join the conversation...

Save Maldon’s Easter Parade

The possible re-routing of Maldon's 146th Easter parade from its standard path caused considerable uncertainty for organisers.Just days before the annual event, Regional Roads...

April Jardine shortlisted for Midwife of the Year

A Dhelkaya Health midwifery clinical coordinator and educator has been shortlisted as a finalist this week ahead of the 2023 HESTA Australian Nursing and Midwifery Awards.

Twenty years of care for MAAW

The passionate team of staff and volunteers who run the Mount Alexander Animal Welfare shelter are excited to celebrate the facility's 20th anniversary this year.

WALKER, Joan

A service will be held for Joan in the Chapel of Mount Alexander Funerals, 12 Campbell Street, Castlemaine on Wednesday 12th April commencing at...

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