HEDGE gardeners to open their gates
The passionate 'HEDGE' gardeners collective in Mount Alexander will be generously opening their garden gates to the community once again this November.Held on alternate...
A time honoured tradition
Castlemaine has an abundance of cafes, music venues, and clothing stores. But it has never had a Finnish style sauna and bathhouse...that is until...
Sustainable and spooky
Residents across the shire have embraced the Celtic tradition of celebrating All Hallows Eve and it is expected that this year's festivities will be...
‘Punching above our weight’ – A trifecta of climate change reports tabled at council
Climate emissions, net zero, carbon neutrality and all things climate change were high on the agenda at Tuesday's meeting of council.Three separate reports were...
Gearing up for streetscape overhaul
Work is about to begin on the Frederick Street Precinct Project – a transformative streetscape upgrade intended to revitalise Frederick Street and Mechanics Lane...
Fringe fires up for AusArt Day!
Castlemaine Fringe is joining the nationwide AusArt Day celebration to help sustain the future of the local arts scene and keep creativity accessible and...
A gong for a Guildford legend
The Guildford Public Hall was alive and kicking on Saturday October 4 when the Guildford Grumpies Car Club presented 'A Roast of Legend Ray'.
The...
Fire destroys house at Campbells Creek
Fire crews from across the region were called to a house fire in Fryers Road, Campbells Creek, on Friday morning.
Campbells Creek Fire Brigade captain...
Record breaking donation for Dhelkaya Health
For the past 16 years, runners have been converging on Castlemaine annually to test their mettle by participating in Run the Maine and raising...
Flowserve TKL turns 150!
Castlemaine's iconic Flowserve TKL (formerly Thompsons Foundry) is turning 150 years old and will commemorate this incredible achievement with an open day at the...
Get prepared at the Emergency Expo
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting the community to attend the Castlemaine Emergency Expo at the Western Reserve this Saturday October 18.The free community...
Greenies to converge: An evening with Bob Brown
Northern Books is hosting one of the most anticipated events of the year — An Evening with Bob Brown.
The former Greens leader, lifelong...