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Medal mystery

We recently marked the centenary of the armistice and would like to share a fascinating story with our readers linked to the First World...

Colourful profusion a festival inclusion

Castlemaine's Terry Moloney is quick to acknowledge the work of the previous owners when discussing Rosebank, the beautiful garden he shares with his wife...

Top Spot!

It was a careful and precise operation as the new and upgraded fire observer's cabin was craned into position atop Mount Tarrengower fire observation...

Pedal to the Metal on Etty Street site

The accelerator has been forcefully applied to Castlemaine's reputation as the centre of hot rodding in Australia following a council decision over the future...

Taking on Tarrengower

  It takes a sturdy breed to take on the mount, but right now they're revving in anticipation for the local tradition that is Mt...

Spring sculpture at Lot 19

The creative talent of sculptural artists from across the state and beyond are in the spotlight as Lot 19's keenly anticipated annual Spring Sculpture...
Castlemaine runner Ellissia Campbell and Dr Richard Mayes (alias The Bird) are among hundreds of participants looking forward to this Sunday's Run The Maine.

Get ready to run!

Keen runners are flexing leg muscles and limbering up for this Sunday's 10th anniversary of Castlemaine's iconic homegrown running event - Run The Maine...

Vote for Ian!

Castlemaine's Ian Higgins, already the Victorian 2017 Individual Landcarer of the year, will soon know if he's taken out the national award - a...
Chewton artist Jessie Boylan is pictured hard at work in her studio.

Local artist features

The work of Chewton artist and La Trobe Photography lecturer Jessie Boylan is now on show at Bendigo Art Gallery as part of  the...

Feedback Welcomed: New move to govern public uses, green spaces

A new draft policy governing community use of public assets in Mount Alexander Shire - including funeral services in green spaces -  will now go out...

Bliss Bombs target Taradale

Housework may never be the same again after the Bliss Bombs deliver their racy show at Taradale Hall this weekend - starting tonight.  Drawn...

Burlgary update – photo released

Central Goldfields Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after thieves broke into separate businesses in Castlemaine and Maryborough yesterday, September 17. Investigators have been told...

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