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Capturing Quakes

Eve Lamb When Castlemaine was rocked by an earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale recently Sandon seismologist Gary Gibson sprang into action.Recording and studying...

That’s the ticket!

Our 2021 Castlemaine Mail 'Golden Ticket' promotion kicks off today! Make sure you ask for your free 'Golden Ticket' with today's edition of the Mail.Our loyal readers...

Protecting our Buda

The local community and dedicated volunteers turned out to celebrate the completion of crucial conservation works at Castlemaine's beloved Buda Historic Home and Garden...

Maldon makeover milestone

Wednesday marked an historic day for the township of Maldon with work beginning to remove power poles and lines following the completion of the...
Shedshaker Brewing's Jacqueline Brodie-Hanns and MASDAG's Lorraine le Plastrier are looking forward to next week's launch.

Disability Access Guide to empower business

Community members are invited to attend the official launch of the Mount Alexander Shire Disability Advocacy Group's (MASDAG) Disability Access Guide next Thursday July...

Watch this space…

Eve Lamb Castlemaine's growing number of electric vehicle owners will have to hold their horsespower for just a little longer until the town gets its...

Plan to put a spring in Taradale’s step

Eve Lamb Detailed design and costing can now go ahead towards converting an old disused and moss-covered tennis court in Taradale into a new multi...

Kristina’s character-packed critters

Eve Lamb Ask Campbells Creeks Kristina Browning when she started painting animals and she'll pause, contemplate for a while, and then tell you - "forever"."I...

Questions raised over proposed energy plant

Eve LambCastlemaine residents have raised questions about a mooted bioenergy plant for Castlemaine after the proposal was recently publicised by Mount Alexander Sustainability Group...
Steve and Leonie Clifford encourage you to get your ticket in for our Golden Ticket promotion.

Golden Ticket to return!

We are thrilled to be gearing up to launch our highly anticipated Castlemaine Mail 'Golden Ticket' promotion again in 2021.Our loyal readers will once again be...
Some of the faithful Rural Australians for Refugee Castlemaine members are pictured at their weekly vigil on Wednesday evening.

Supporting and celebrating our refugees

This Sunday June 20 is World Refugee Day and the Castlemaine branch of Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) is gearing up to hold a...

Warming win for winemakers

Eve LambThe snap chill in recent days has done little to diminish the warm glow out at Harcourt's BlackJack Wines where they've just barrelled...

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