Wombat trophy that went viral
It's the trophy that this week got the tennis world talking - and it was designed and made by Yapeen local Ron Murray.As...
Police call to report culprits … quick
Three youths were caught on the spot when their vandalism at a Castlemaine primary school in recent days caught the attention of a...
New course offerings at CCH
Castlemaine Community House (CCH) is launching a new Eco-Carpentry and Natural Building course today.The innovative new course is just one of the many offerings...
Riders roll in…
A group of Penny Farthing riders turned heads on Saturday as they rolled into Castlemaine.The members of the Penny Farthing Dan Owners Club enjoy...
Ahead of the jab: GP clinics lodge EOIs
Each of Castlemaine's three local medical clinics have lodged expressions of interest with the federal government to provide Covid-19 vaccinations.While it's not yet...
A quiet achiever
The 2021 Mount Alexander Shire Australia Citizen of the Year honour went to Castlemaine Lions Club member and volunteer Corrections Officer Ian Gallagher. Ian...
A time for reflection
Australia Day-Survival Day commenced with a poignant smoking ceremony led by local Jaara elder Uncle Rick Nelson on Leanganook (Mount Alexander) at dawn on...
Working group forming for recycling project
Hopes to establish a new community recycling project are gaining momentum at Maldon with people now being invited to join a new working group....
Festival program launched
A fantastic crowd turned out to enjoy the official launch of the Castlemaine State Festival 2021 program at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens on Tuesday...
Celebrate Australia Day in the park
Castlemaine's Highland Pipe Band members are tuning up for Tuesday's special celebrations to mark Australia Day - Survival Day in Castlemaine's Victory Park.When the...
Algae warning for Barkers Creek Res
Coliban Water has requested people avoid contact with water in Barkers Creek Reservoir near Harcourt following detection of blue green algae.It's also currently advised...
Sunday’s a picnic…
Extremely strong demand for tickets to this Sunday's Newstead Live Picnic Concerts bodes well for the future of the town's long running Newstead Live...