Our Castlemaine Mail/ Don Newshounds celebrated
The seventh annual Castlemaine Mail/DON KR Castlemaine Newshounds awards were held at the Castlemaine Library foyer last Saturday December 11.With the generous support of DON...
Goldfields Quilters sewing for a cause
Every two years the Goldfields Quilters host an exhibition and hold a fundraising raffle to raise funds for the community.This year the raffle successfully...
Castlemaine Primary SRC seek funding for a new playground
The Student Representative Council (SRC) at Castlemaine Primary School is advocating for a new playground to replace the school's deteriorating play space.Parents and the...
Castlemaine Woolies gets the green light
The Victorian Civil Administration Tribunal (VCAT) has released its long awaited decision in relation to the proposed supermarket for Castlemaine's former gasworks site.
The authority...
Beautiful true love story from 1949 wins Theatre Royal prize
Merle met her future husband Les at the local theatre back in 1949 and shared a love story spanning more than six decades.
Legacy spreads Christmas cheer
Castlemaine Legacy hosted an afternoon tea for its Legacy Ladies, dedicated Legatees and former Legatee volunteers at the Castlemaine RSL Hall in Mostyn Street...
Happy Guildford Grumpies gain official recognition
The Guildford Grumpies have been recognised by the Victorian Men’s Shed Association with official membership to the Men’s Shed network.
Big4 unveils luxurious new accessible villa
As the community celebrated the International Day of People with Disability last week, award-winning BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park unveiled a new accessible accommodation option.
Flood levee fears continue to rise
With higher than average rainfalls across the state, residents of Newstead are demanding Mount Alexander Shire Council undertake works before it's too late.
Christmas comes to Maldon
Maldon's annual Shopping Spree has been a highlight on the social calendar for locals and visitors for the past 20 years. The fun-filled event,...
Thousands flock to Rotary Truck Show
The 34th HHA & Larsen’s Castlemaine Rotary Truck Show returned to a full program over the weekend with one the biggest turn-out of entrants...
Lions celebrate 50 years
Castlemaine Lions Club celebrated its 50th Anniversary on November 20 with a special gathering at the Lions clubhouse in Kennedy Street, Castlemaine.