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Flash mob surprise

Eve LambShoppers at Castlemaine's Mill Market were in for a sweet surprise, Saturday lunchtime.As the clock struck 12.30 in the foyer of the Mill's...

Subdivision rejected

Eve LambMount Alexander Shire Council has knocked back an application for a 10-lot subdivision proposed for Campbells Creek's Diamond Gully Road.One local councillor, Castlemaine's...

Strong turnout for Anzac Day

Eve LambAn estimated 500 to 1000 people turned out for this year's Castlemaine Anzac Day commemorative service as big crowds flocked back to remember...

Have Hamper, can picnic…

Eve LambIt's time to pack a hamper and a party disposition and head on over to the Castlemaine Town Hall for tomorrow's Castlemaine Pride...

Ginnivan stars

Angela CrawfordCastlemaine is proving a breeding ground for top AFL talent, with the latest export, teenager Jack Ginnivan, awarded the Anzac Medal in the...

Revved for Revival

MainFM is beyond excited to celebrate the revival of live music in 2022 with an all-ages music festival coming to Castlemaine, on Djarra Country,...

$12.56M works in proposed budget

Eve LambResidents of Mount Alexander with an interest in the way their local council is planning to spend its ratepayer dollars are being encouraged...
Newstead couple and dedicated CFA members Christopher and Cheryl Simmins urge the community to dig deep and support the life saving care and ground breaking research taking place at The Royal Children’s Hospital.

A cause close to the heart

For Newstead couple and dedicated Newstead Fire Brigade volunteers Christopher and Cheryl Simmins the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal is a cause very...
Mainstreet Australia president Georgina Pikoulas, Mount Alexander Shire Council's manager of economy and culture Merryn Tinkler and Business Mount Alexander treasurer Jacqueline Brodie-Hanns are pictured outside Castlemaine's iconic Stoneman's Bookroom.

Conference coup for Castlemaine

Castlemaine is set to host the Mainstreet Australia National Conference in August.The city was one of eight across the country in the running to...

Doing the time walk

Eve Lamb If the walls of Castlemaine's old streetscape could speak they might tell tales something like those being brought to life by the keen...

Scone bake-off promises hot comp

Eve Lamb They say if you can't take the heat it may be best to a steer clear of the kitchen.So it's probably just as...

New exhibition opens at Hoppers

Eve LambAward-winning Sutton Grange artist Chris Moule says he bought his beautiful rural home for the view from his back fence."It's only taken me...

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