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Maldon makeover milestone

Wednesday marked an historic day for the township of Maldon with work beginning to remove power poles and lines following the completion of the...
Shedshaker Brewing's Jacqueline Brodie-Hanns and MASDAG's Lorraine le Plastrier are looking forward to next week's launch.

Disability Access Guide to empower business

Community members are invited to attend the official launch of the Mount Alexander Shire Disability Advocacy Group's (MASDAG) Disability Access Guide next Thursday July...

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Eve Lamb Castlemaine's growing number of electric vehicle owners will have to hold their horsespower for just a little longer until the town gets its...

Plan to put a spring in Taradale’s step

Eve Lamb Detailed design and costing can now go ahead towards converting an old disused and moss-covered tennis court in Taradale into a new multi...

Kristina’s character-packed critters

Eve Lamb Ask Campbells Creeks Kristina Browning when she started painting animals and she'll pause, contemplate for a while, and then tell you - "forever"."I...

Questions raised over proposed energy plant

Eve LambCastlemaine residents have raised questions about a mooted bioenergy plant for Castlemaine after the proposal was recently publicised by Mount Alexander Sustainability Group...
Steve and Leonie Clifford encourage you to get your ticket in for our Golden Ticket promotion.

Golden Ticket to return!

We are thrilled to be gearing up to launch our highly anticipated Castlemaine Mail 'Golden Ticket' promotion again in 2021.Our loyal readers will once again be...
Some of the faithful Rural Australians for Refugee Castlemaine members are pictured at their weekly vigil on Wednesday evening.

Supporting and celebrating our refugees

This Sunday June 20 is World Refugee Day and the Castlemaine branch of Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) is gearing up to hold a...

Warming win for winemakers

Eve LambThe snap chill in recent days has done little to diminish the warm glow out at Harcourt's BlackJack Wines where they've just barrelled...

Joy for regional gym junkies

Eve LambLocal fitness and dance instructors are among those breathing a big aerobic sigh of relief after last night's easing of COVID restrictions now...
Robin Taylor, daughter Julie and her husband Shane Tunn are proud to see Taylors Home Centre celebrate 40 years in business in 2021.

Local trader celebrates 40 years

Long running local family business Taylors Home Centre in Castlemaine’s Mostyn Street is celebrating 40 years serving the local community.The successful local business was...

Future of goldfields gem uncertain

Maldon's much loved goldfields tourist attraction Carman's Tunnel remains closed to the public.The 1880s goldfields relic was closed in early 2020 during the coronavirus...

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