Castlemaine links to Our African Roots
Eve Lamb
A new documentary film exploring the untold story of Australia's African past and set to premiere on SBS this month was directed by...
Stoush over ‘manuka honey’ spills into NZ tribunal
Eve Lamb
Castlemaine honey producer Peter McDonald is among many around Australia speaking up and watching closely as a lengthy, multi-jurisdictional stoush over who can...
Supermarket debate continues
Castlemaine community members may have noted a scaffold structure go up on private land at the entrance to Castlemaine late last week.The structure seemingly...
Frosty blast
Eve Lamb
Forecast rain is welcome news for many of the region's winegrowers following a frosty weekend that produced a sleep-deprived night for some.At Harcourt,...
Castlemaine health exposure site
Eve Lamb
Castlemaine Health has been confirmed as a COVID-19 tier 2 exposure site.Hospital executive staff yesterday confirmed that the hospital main entrance and vaccination...
Pull on your running shoes…
It started at 6am this morning.Run The Maine - virtual format - will now continue to run throughout this entire long weekend meaning there...
Sculpture gets go-ahead
Eve LambA new sculpture paying homage to Chewton's past can now be erected in the town after it got the green light at this...
Big quake felt close to home
Eve LambThe earthquake that rattled Castlemaine residents Wednesday morning was the biggest onshore quake to rock the state in the past two centuries."Quite extraordinary,"...
Integration gets ministerial seal of approval
A shared future for Castlemaine Health and CHIRP Community Health is one step closer with the Minister for Health Martin Foley having formally approved...
Funding injection for local creatives
Castlemaine's creative sector is set to receive a welcome boost thanks to a partnership between the state government and Mount Alexander Shire Council.Bendigo West...
Police find graffiti gear, weapons, drugs…
Eve Lamb
Four Castlemaine locals will be fronting court after multiple police search warrants uncovered drugs, a taser, a samurai sword, an imitation firearm and...
Maldon man’s $multi-million win
Eve Lamb
A Maldon man’s home ownership dream looks set to come true following his multi-million-dollar TattsLotto win over the weekend.The local resident scooped a...