“Here’s to one million more midwives”
On April 19 2026, a Clinical Midwife Specialist from Dhelkaya Health, Maegen Kendal, visited Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea for a week to...
Bendigo raises funds for bushfire recovery
The Bendigo community has raised $33,000 to support the Harcourt bushfire recovery efforts, with local businesses and residents contributing generously.The funds were raised during...
Awash with gold and green
Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club officially launched its season last Saturday.Over 300 members were in attendance to kick off the season with team jersey presentations,...
‘Make it count’
Lily Tuck
Despite a large number of cyclists in favour of the shire joining Bicycle Network's Super Tuesday count in 2027, the Mount Alexander Shire...
Making climate and energy policy work for all Australians
Jade Jungwirth
Power, Prosperity and Planet: Climate & Energy Policy for All will launch at Stoneman's Bookroom this Sunday, where the writer Thom Woodroofe, joined...
Golden Ticket returns!
The Castlemaine Mail is thrilled to launch our annual Golden Ticket buy local promotion today, May 1!Make sure you grab your entry ticket free...
Equipment upgrade for better care close to home
Jade Jungwirth
More Castlemaine patients will be able to access vital surgical care close to home, following a $1 million funding boost for new equipment...
End of an era
After four decades, long-running local business Tender Chook has been sold and their last business trading day is today, Friday May 1.Longtime owners Paul,...
Replacing James Creek Bridge
Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters MP and Mount Alexander Shire Mayor Toby Heydon announced an $844,500 project to replace the James Creek Bridge...
Council imposes cat curfew
Jade Jungwirth
A 24-hour cat curfew will be introduced across the shire, requiring cats to be securely confined to their owners’ property at all times.The...
Connecting with clubs and social groups
Town Open Day brings the community together for a day of connection and belonging on Saturday, May 16.Looking to meet new people, learn about...
Half-price fares until 2027
Despite continued reports of overcrowding on trains, Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards maintains that the free transport in April has saved commuters money and...