‘A significant step towards levelling the playing field’
The gender-neutral change rooms at Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve have been officially opened at a celebration on Tuesday with Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters and council representatives.
Silent vigil against nuclear
A silent vigil was held on the steps of Castlemaine’s historic Market Building on Tuesday afternoon was part of the ‘National Day of Action...
Taradale Mineral Springs Festival
A large crowd gathered in the picturesque reserve located in the heart of Taradale for the 16th annual Mineral Springs Festival held last Sunday.
Vying...
Idyll returns
The highly anticipated Castlemaine Idyll, lot19’s annual fundraiser, is back tomorrow, Saturday March 15!
This one-of-a-kind event brings together local performers, incredible live music and...
Bridge works raise concerns
Local truck drivers have raised concerns about recent maintenance works on the Midland Highway Rail Bridge in Castlemaine.
High levels of hostility and harassment towards councillors
Hostility, bullying and harassment are among the biggest challenges faced by a significant number of the councillors surveyed for the first Victorian Councillor Census.
The First Ladies of Castlemaine Art Museum
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting artists to express their interest in an upcoming public art opportunity.
Bridging the gap
The Campbells Creek Walking and Cycling Trail, spanning almost six kilometres from Castlemaine to Campbells Creek, will soon be completed after more than two decades of community advocacy.
Harcourt Applefest is on the move
Since its inception in 1991, the Harcourt Applefest has gone from strength to strength and is now bursting at the seams!
Local apprentices shine
Two Castlemaine apprentices have taken out awards at the 2025 Bendigo TAFE annual awards.
No right turn
The Department of Transport and Planning has approved changes to the intersection of the Pyrenees Highway (Forest Street) and Urquhart Street in Castlemaine in response to increased demand on the intersection associated with the development of the new supermarket.
Newstead Burglary
Central Goldfields Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a commercial burglary in Newstead on March 5.
