New professional theatre company launches in Castlemaine
The Ravens Theatre Company, a new independent professional theatre company, has been established in Castlemaine to produce classic works of theatre and create opportunities...
Feedback sought on Elsie Palmer Field at Wesley Hill
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting community feedback on concept designs for the upgrade of Elsie Palmer Field at Wesley Hill Recreation Reserve to...
End of an era
One of Castlemaine longest-running businesses Castlemaine Home Timber & Hardware, formerly Odgers Hardware, is set to close its doors.After almost 39 years at the...
Harcourt’s Victorian Miniature Railway back on track
The Victorian Miniature Railway (VMR) in conjunction with events at Woop Woop Mini Golf & Sculpture Gardens will lead the symbolic 'Harcourt Reopen' event...
Keep VicHealth independent
Mount Alexander Shire Council is urging the state government to reconsider its decision to amalgamate VicHealth with the Department of Health.During Tuesday's meeting, the...
Bushfire Survivors organisation to visit
Community members impacted by the January 9 fire at Ravenswood, Walmer, Harcourt and Sutton Grange are invited to meet and yarn with representatives of...
Runners converge for Castlemaine Gift
This Sunday's 2026 Castlemaine Gift at the Camp Reserve is expected to be the biggest and best yet with more than 374 registered entrants.Castlemaine...
Affordable Housing bid awaits decision
Mount Alexander Shire Council's community survey regarding the proposed affordable housing development at 65-67 Templeton Street closed last Sunday February 8.The Mail met with...
Festival takes flight
Castlemaine's beloved arts festival returns this March with a huge lineup of events, marking the festival’s golden milestone with ten days of street parties,...
Take Back the Track
Thousands of runners across Australia will take part in the second National Take Back the Track Day this Sunday, 15 February.
More than 70...
Community pulls together for time-honoured tradition
Undeterred by the fires, parents, students, and teachers from Harcourt Valley Primary School are getting ready to make a record-breaking number of apple pies...
Applefest blooms and grows
The 2026 Harcourt Applefest will be bigger and better than ever - celebrating the incredible resilience of the Harcourt community who have endured so...