Construction ceases at new tourist destination
Construction at Porcupine Village in Maldon has been forced to a standstill due to breaches of permit application conditions.
Local business owner goes viral
Castlemaine's Blue Sea Fish Shop owner Chris Dimopoulos went viral on TikTok last week with a video slamming McDonald's for stealing all the potatoes. Watch the video here.
Castlemaine graffiti response ramps up
The Castlemaine region was struck with another spate of graffiti vandalism over the holiday period.
Collectors paradise awaits at Campbells Creek Collectables Fair
The sixth annual Campbells Creek Collectables Fair returns to the Campbells Creek Community Centre this weekend, January 21-22.
Snake sightings on the rise
Local residents are being urged to be wary after a spike in local snake reports in the Castlemaine region following the 2022 floods and recent rain events.
A significant part of our heritage
Chewton resident, keen historian and Chewton Domain Society's Monster Meeting commemoration coordinator Patricia Healy has responded to the article in last Friday's Mail.
Castlemaine State Festival Youth Media opportunity
Calling all young folks aged 13-25. Do you have an interest in media? Do you care about culture? Want to express your opinion whilst...
Local identity Dorothy Scholten turns 100!
Dorothy (nee Juniper) was born at the Castlemaine Hospital on January 11, 1923 and was raised at Chewton.
Local advocate to head Elder Rights Advocacy
Castlemaine resident Debra Nicholls has been appointed as the new CEO of Elder Rights Advocacy (ERA).
A juxtaposition of life in Lviv Oblast Ukraine
Castlemaine Art Museum's (CAM) latest 'Summer Terrace Projection' installation features a photographic series by talented local photographer Piper Albrecht from the artist's time in...
The Goldfields: World Heritage, or a Legacy of Shame?
Two former premiers are the face of a World Heritage bid for the Central Victorian Goldfields. All 13 local councils have supported the bid,...
High octane speed boat racing at Lake Eppalock
The Victorian Speed Boat Club is hosting the annual Eppalock Gold Cup boat race this Saturday January 7.The race meeting is a round of...