What a year!
What a year it was!
Grab yourself a copy of our Commemorative edition of the Mail and see out 2021 by taking a look...
New twist for old church
Eve Lamb
It was expected to be ticked off for sale, but a surprise decision of council now means Chewton's historic former Wesleyan church building...
Sweet smell of festive fare
Eve Lamb
The aroma greets you the moment you walk in the door.Rich and sweet, it's the smell of freshly baked biscuits hot from the...
Earthmover’s depot fails…again
Eve LambAn Earthmoving contractor's depot proposed for Butchers Road at Muckleford has again been knocked back by Mount Alexander Shire Council amid safety concerns.The...
Council clears way for Optus 5G land lease
Eve Lamb
Last week's council decision to lease land at Wesley Hill for an Optus telecommunications tower is likely to enrage locals who fear the...
Santa run returns tomorrow
Santa and his helpers from the former Apex Club of Castlemaine will be out and about again tomorrow, Christmas Day, visiting the young and...
CSC celebrates our high achievers
Castlemaine Secondary College was delighted to celebrate its high achievers as results were released late last week.The dux of Castlemaine Secondary College for 2021...
Tree project delivers
The Christmas Tree Project is once again bringing a smile to local individuals and families doing it tough this Christmas.The project is a staff-led...
Carols, pizzazz and all that jazz
Eve LambPlenty of pizzazz is ensured when six piece jazz outfit Mouldy Jazz does its thing at this evening's live carols event in Castlemaine.This...
New light shed on old Strangways
Eve LambIt's said the gold was once so abundant out Strangways way, beyond Newstead, you could lift it by the shovelful.So the story goes...
Folk talent to feature
The creative folk of Castlemaine will come together in February to celebrate some of the best contemporary artists in music today in a one...
Our newshounds celebrated
The fifth annual Castlemaine Mail/DON Newshounds awards were held at the Castlemaine Library foyer last Saturday December 11.With the generous support of DON the Castlemaine Mail featured...














