Happy New Year
What a year 2020 was!
The team at the Castlemaine Mail would like to wish all our readers and loyal advertisers a safe, happy and...
Poets celebrated
The winners of our 2020 Castlemaine Poetry Prize were announced at a small ceremony at The Taproom at Shedshaker Brewing last Saturday, December 19.The...
Pop-up clinic busy after virus fragments found
Many people have attended a drive-through Covid-19 test clinic at CHIRP Community Health after routine sampling at the Castlemaine Waste Water Treatment facility last...
Proof is in the pud
Life is uncertain, eat dessert first - is a slogan beloved by many a sweet tooth.In a year gnawed at by a global...
Solar Farm gets the greenlight
Mount Alexander Shire Council has granted a planning permit application for the development of a solar farm and energy store at 333 Hokins Road...
Size Matters rallies support
A group of around 150 local residents with concerns about plans for the new supermarket development in Forest Street turned out to a public...
New shed officially opened!
It's been an incredibly challenging 12 months for the Mount Alexander Vintage Engine Club (MAVEC) but they are delighted to have capped off 2020...
Tribute to champions
Taradale's most famous residents have been honoured with a new public art tribute.On Tuesday, Mount Alexander Shire Council and the Taradale Community Forum unveiled...
Residents urged to get tested for COVID-19
Routine testing at the Castlemaine waste water treatment facility has detected fragments of coranavirus (COVID-19).
Wastewater monitoring can show the possible presence of COVID-19 in...
Junior poets celebrated
The Castlemaine Junior Poetry Prize winners were celebrated at a small ceremony at the Castlemaine Library foyer on Saturday December 5.The Poetry Prize initiated...
Join us for Christmas
Christmas can be a difficult time of the year and particularly so after the challenges and isolation of 2020, but a free Christmas Community...
Shining a light
Sixty community members brought sunshine to Casltmaine's Victory Park on Sunday as part of the Mount Alexander Family Violence Prevention Network's 16 days of...
