Maldon dances in the rain
The Maldon Easter Fair materialised for the 148th time over Easter long weekend, and large crowds attended with genial spirit despite some poor weather.
Golfers tickled pink to raise $900
The ladies stroke round at Mount Alexander Golf Club on Tuesday was won convincingly by Annette Botten scoring 28 nett, runner-up was Liz Denniston 31-1/2 nett and Robyn Scoles won the putting with 11 putts.
Learn the art of pruning
The Harcourt Organic Farming Co-op has had a successful season so far this year in the orchard, along with all of the ups and downs that organic farming entails, of course!
Easter blessings
This edition of 'The Mail' covers the Easter period.
‘Palm’ forest at Uniting Church
Palm and other branches flourished at the front of Castlemaine Uniting Church last Sunday.
Coalition pledges $18.5M
Councils across the Bendigo Federal electorate will share in more than $18.
Fire restrictions to end
Fire restrictions are set to end in the Mount Alexander Shire next Tuesday April 22.
Climate activists question Deputy PM
Two Castlemaine residents from climate protest group Rising Tide made a surprise appearance at a press conference at the Central Deborah Gold Mine in Bendigo on Monday morning.
Bill and John turn 70!
Well known Castlemaine twins Bill and John Sikora celebrated their 70th Birthday last Saturday evening April 12 at the Bendigo District RSL Club.
Tatts for charity
Forest Creek Tattoo is holding a flash day this Sunday, April 20, to raise money for Hope Assistance Local Tradies (HALT).
Council announces ‘challenging’ budget
The Mount Alexander Shire's April council meeting took place on Tuesday night and announced the annual budget for the 2025-2026 financial year.
Stage prepared for longest running fair
The annual Maldon Easter Fair is set to occur this long weekend for the 148th time, continuing its reign as the longest, continuous Easter parade in Australia.