Bridget’s birds fly for Big Design Market
Even as a child in Northern Ireland Bridget Farmer always loved birds.When she came to Australia at the age of 27, Bridget says she...
‘Monster’ website launch at Chewton
All roads led to Chewton on Monday for the launch of the Chewton Domain Society's (CDS) new highly anticipated 'Monster Meeting' website.The special launch...
Purchase a piece of history
Maldon's former 'Porcupine Township' Pioneer Settlement has been listed for sale for the first time in a decade presenting a unique opportunity to purchase...
Aboriginal bush tucker farm for Harcourt
An Aboriginal Bush Tucker Farm being established at Harcourt is poised to create new employment opportunities for Indigenous youth and a new attraction for...
New faces: council results declared
Mount Alexander Shire Council will have four fresh faces - alongside three familiar ones - after the results of the council election were formally...
When mattresses make art
If only mattresses could talk....On second thoughts, perhaps it's best they don't.Nevertheless, at Castlemaine's Northern Arts Hotel mattresses with mysterious pasts have begun making...
Iron art garden grows…
Newstead's Roger McKindley has used his time during the Covid lockdowns and restrictions constructively. He's constructed numerous new sculptures, adding to the ever-expanding collection...
Beauty awaits behind the garden gate…
Artists Chelly and Peter Gray of Castlemaine's renowned Shades of Gray Studio Gallery and Garden are set to launch their highly anticipated Spring exhibition...
Guildford celebrates school return
The Guildford community has successfully campaigned for the reopening of the Guildford Primary School. Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards visited Guildford on Monday to...
Dusty makes history
Richmond superstar and former Castlemaine lad Dustin Martin has created AFL history being the first footballer to win three Norm Smith Medals. His Best...
Visitor Centres reopen, volunteers return
The Castlemaine and Maldon Visitor Centres have reopened and last weekend welcomed back their volunteers for the first time since Covid forced the closure...
Virtual run goes the distance
More than 200 keen runners participated in last weekend's first ever virtual version of Run The Maine with some very impressive times achieved.Some...