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Gallery: Celebrating 170 years of fun and friendship

The Castlemaine & District Agricultural Society Inc is thrilled to celebrate its 170th anniversary show this weekend, November 1 and 2. 

HANZA board members stop over

The Homeshare Australia and New Zealand board visited Dhelkaya Health on October 18 to speak to representatives behind the innovative local Homeshare initiative.

Council adopts annual report

Continuation of council's aged care services, the establishment of an affordable housing trust, 100 per cent renewable energy for all council-managed buildings and streetlights and capping the Castlemaine landfill site are some of the highlights in this year's Mount Alexander Shire Council Annual Report.

Historical Society welcomes donations

The Castlemaine Historical Society is planning a major purchase for major benefits.

Library closed after alarm activated

Castlemaine Library closed unexpectedly on Monday after a fire alarm was triggered.

Rods and art on show

Hepburn Springs car enthusiast Stefan Nechwatal snapped this great photograph of talented artist Bernard Hornblower from Dromana at the Castlemaine Rods recent 'Larry O'Toole Memorial Show & Shine' event.

A permanent place for Safe Space

After more than two years of dedication and perseverance, the Castlemaine Safe Space volunteers are delighted to have a permanent base - officially opening the doors to those in need from 1.

New urgent care clinic

Residents in Bendigo and surrounds can now access free, high-quality health care, with a new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.

Working to end family violence

Family violence organisations and advocates joined Bendigo Federal MP Lisa Chesters for a crisis roundtable last week to discuss how the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children (2022-2032) is being rolled out locally.

Prize winners celebrated

The opening celebration of the 2024 Spring Sculpture Prize was held on October 12, and featured prize-giving, live music from The Jo Huf Trio, the lot19 bar (by Shedshaker Brewing), food (from Castlemaine Fringe) and of course ART!

Health service cares for Kangaroos

In a significant step towards wildlife conservation, Dhelkaya Health is proud to announce a new partnership with Red Box Wildlife Shelter, coinciding with World Kangaroo Day on October 24.

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