Junior Ranger shows passion for our wildlife
Geelong teenager Sam Jenkins has shown his dedication to Australian wildlife by making the trek to Chewton this week to complete the Junior Rangers Program at Jirrahlinga Dingo Conservation & Wildlife Education Centre.
Victorian cardiac arrest survival rates triple
New research shows Victorians are more likely to survive a cardiac arrest compared to 20 years ago, thanks to increased bystander intervention.
Saving Australia’s plants from extinction
From tiny orchids to the towering Wollemi pine, the evolution of Australia's flora has given rise to a breathtaking diversity of species.
Summer Jazz with Anticlinal Fold
The Anticlinal Fold returns to the Coolroom at Castlemaine's Northern Arts Hotel again this Summer for another big evening of modern jazz and song.
Beware!
With the Grampians fire now more than 76000ha in size, still raging after 17 days, it is a timely reminder to remain vigilant of...
Crime and compassion on the goldfields
Bendigo resident and keen historian Lynne Cooper has had an incredible response to her long awaited book, The Mystery Medal - A Tale of Crime and Compassion Castlemaine Goldfields 1889.
Castlemaine SES refurbishes headquarters
Castlemaine SES recently completed stage one of improvements to its outdated headquarters with the assistance of $282,000 from the Emergency Services Refurbishment Fund.
Schools turn cans into cash
Schools across Mount Alexander Shire have embraced the fundraising possibilities of the recycling centre at the Chewton Service Station.
Supporting the freedom and safety of women
Upstander is a super-charged fundraising event to raise money for Annie North, a local women's refuge that supports the freedom and safety of women.
CSC’s high achievers celebrated
Castlemaine Secondary College was celebrating its high achievers this week after ATAR results were released for the class of 2024 last Thursday.
Our Newshounds celebrated!
The ninth annual Castlemaine Mail/DON KR Castlemaine Newshounds awards were held at the Castlemaine Library foyer last Friday afternoon, December 13.
Showcasing the region’s farming and agriculture
More than 50 farmers, backyard growers and equine trainers across the region grabbed their cameras (or phones) and started capturing creative images of farm life to submit to the Growing Mount Alexander Photo Competition.