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Essential works at hospital tomorrow

Dhelkaya Health’s program of infrastructure improvements continues at the Castlemaine campus, with the new main reception now open.

It’s a Monster Mash!

The monsters are back, and this time from space!

Councillors spar over advocacy

At last month's meeting of council, four items of urgent business were raised in relation to writing submissions to the National General Assembly of Local Governments ahead of the annual forum in June.

Women tackling the climate crisis

More than 100 women from across Australia gathered in Castlemaine over the weekend for the first Women's National Climate Congress.

E-bikes catch fire

Members of the Castlemaine Fire Brigade attended an incident involving two E-bikes at a property on Bowden Street last Friday March 28.

Meals return to The Albion

Meals are returning to Castlemaine’s historic Albion Hotel this month as chef Thibault Ledesma joins the team at the 166 year-old pub.

Why Easter is a thing even after 2000 years

Once there was a wealthy man with two sons whom he loved dearly.

Tell council what’s important to you

What three things matters most to you?

Maine Piano Guerrillas striking a chord

Castlemaine locals and visitors have been treated to some incredible impromptu performances after pianos began popping up across Castlemaine and surrounds late last week.

Stabbing at Loddon

Police are investigating following a suspected stabbing at a correctional facility in Castlemaine on Monday March 24.

Walking together on Country

Significant cultural signage has been installed along sections of the Goldfields Track between Castlemaine and Ballarat.

‘The last arrow in our quiver’

In November 2024, seven central Victorian residents travelled to Newscastle in New South Wales to take part in the Rising Tide Protest.

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