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On your (e)-bike!

Sue Tomkison loves cycling on her e-bike.The fit 72-year-old Campbells Creek local is today leading the first in a new series of electric bike...

Clown doctors bring a smile

Patients and staff at Castlemaine Health enjoyed a very special visit from the Clown Doctors last Wednesday March 4. The renowned Clown Doctors are currently on...

Golden Opportunity

During our Golden Ticket promotion we will be featuring stories on some of our fantastic Golden Ticket businesses. This week we had a chat to...

One for the birds

Castlemaine Mens' Shed members have turned their talents to a special project helping the state's hard-hit wildlife recover from this season's devastating Gippsland bushfires.Working...

Royal and rosy for Applefest

Mingling and munching are all part of the gig when you're Applefest royalty.Harcourt's Robyn and Mark Mitchell were recently bequeathed King and Queen of...

More money please: committee lobbies council

A water bill that's risen more than 200 per cent in the past two decades is just one reason Guildford's John Powell Reserve management...

All Aboard!

Castlemaine's Lot 19 Art Space was thrilled to take delivery of a retired W-Class Tram last Friday.The tram was transported from its former home...

Developing young readers

Local parents, teachers and librarians enjoyed a professional development session with a difference at The Taproom at Castlemaine's Shedshaker Brewing recently. The evening featured ...

Up, up, up she goes!!!

Last Monday was an important day for the Mount Alexander Vintage Engine Club (MAVEC) with members working erect a large shed which will be...

When the river runs dry

Last year's mass fish kill in the Darling River system moved plenty of people to tears, but few were as moved to action as...

Locals oppose bridge contract

Castlemaine locals are opposing a council decision to award a contract for replacement of the town's historic single-lane Froomes Road bridge with a new...

Supporting our community

The Castlemaine Lions Club has donated a defibrillator for the people of Castlemaine and district. The St John's Ambulance Defibrillator has been installed near the registers at...

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