Solar Farm gets the greenlight
Mount Alexander Shire Council has granted a planning permit application for the development of a solar farm and energy store at 333 Hokins Road...
Size Matters rallies support
A group of around 150 local residents with concerns about plans for the new supermarket development in Forest Street turned out to a public...
New shed officially opened!
It's been an incredibly challenging 12 months for the Mount Alexander Vintage Engine Club (MAVEC) but they are delighted to have capped off 2020...
Tribute to champions
Taradale's most famous residents have been honoured with a new public art tribute.On Tuesday, Mount Alexander Shire Council and the Taradale Community Forum unveiled...
Residents urged to get tested for COVID-19
Routine testing at the Castlemaine waste water treatment facility has detected fragments of coranavirus (COVID-19).
Wastewater monitoring can show the possible presence of COVID-19 in...
Junior poets celebrated
The Castlemaine Junior Poetry Prize winners were celebrated at a small ceremony at the Castlemaine Library foyer on Saturday December 5.The Poetry Prize initiated...
Join us for Christmas
Christmas can be a difficult time of the year and particularly so after the challenges and isolation of 2020, but a free Christmas Community...
Shining a light
Sixty community members brought sunshine to Casltmaine's Victory Park on Sunday as part of the Mount Alexander Family Violence Prevention Network's 16 days of...
Froomes Road bridge sticking points remain
Castlemaine locals opposing plans to replace the town's single-lane Froomes Road Bridge with a new double-lane structure say council staff have taken on board...
$6M boost for festival home
Castlemaine State Festival will receive $6 million for Stage 2 of the redevelopment of its home at the Castlemaine Goods Shed.Bendigo West MP Maree...
Ramps open with golden tag fishing comp relaunch
There's an alluring extra reason to pack a fishing rod or two and head off for a day's fishing at Barkers Creek Reservoir right...
Rotary keep on truckin
As trucks rolled into Castlemaine on Sunday morning, a large crowd turned out to cheer them on.Without a doubt the Rotary Club of...