Where is Castlemaine’s designated ‘Place of Last Resort’ (Neighbourhood Safer Place – NSP)?
With today's Catastrophic Fire Day declared for our region many have asked the question: where is Castlemaine's designated 'Place of Last Resort' (Neighbourhood Safer...
Catastrophic Fire Day declared
As we went to press this morning, Victorian fire authorities issued a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating for tommorrow, Friday, January 9, for the North...
Celebrating the stories that made news in 2025
The latest edition of the Castlemaine Mail is out today! The special commemorative edition looks back at the stories that made headlines in 2025....
Agreement supports First Nations communities
Mount Alexander Shire Council and Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation (NEAC) have signed a new four-year agreement to continue working together to support Aboriginal and...
Authentic place-based learning
In 2025, Campbells Creek Primary School (Guildford Campus) undertook a comprehensive Biodiversity and Carbon Offset Project designed to enhance local ecosystems while providing students...
It takes a village!
Castlemaine Secondary College held a special morning tea last Friday December 12 to celebrate its Year 12 achievers on receiving their final results.
Assistant Principals...
Spooky fete raises $25,081!
Castlemaine Primary School and the school's Parents & Carers Club would like to thank the Castlemaine and district community for their incredible support of...
Greens candidate announced
Local mum, community health worker and climate advocate, Liza Shaw, has launched a progressive campaign as the Greens candidate for Bendigo West in next...
Chewton Primary wins prize for First Nations history in schools
Chewton Primary School was recently awarded the 2025 Lynette Russell Prize for First Nations history in schools.In a field of incredibly strong entries, Chewton...
Rising Tide People’s Blockade: Five local activists arrested
About 40 Central Victorian activists from Castlemaine, Ballarat, Bendigo, Kyneton, Elphingstone, Chewton and more, travelled to Newcastle for the Rising Tide People’s Blockade from...
Rotary Carols relocated due to wet weather
Tonight's Rotary Carols have been moved to the Church of Christ at 66 Blakeley Road, Castlemaine due to the wet weather forecast. ...
Vigils for Bondi victims
The local community gathered at vigils on the steps of the Castlemaine Market Building and at local churches this week to honour the victims...