Golden moment!
The winners of our 2026 Castlemaine Mail Golden Ticket buy local competition were officially drawn via Facebook livestream on Monday afternoon.The four winners sharing...
Hold your horses!
Castlemaine craftsman Tom Taft has once again put his woodworking skills to the test to restore a beloved rocking horse heirloom belonging to the...
Council approves $56 million budget
The Mount Alexander Shire Council has adopted its 2026/27 Budget, which focuses on maintaining services, investing in infrastructure, and supporting community wellbeing in a...
From niché to national
Castlemaine based company Digital Mould Design (DMD) has evolved and grown over the last few years to become a world leader in new construction...
Fatal crash in Castlemaine
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Castlemaine this morning.
Emergency services were called to Langslow Street about 1.35am after...
New association formed to lead recovery
The Harcourt Recovery Thinking Group welcomed community members from Harcourt and surrounds impacted by the January fires to a community meeting at the Harcourt...
Inspiring the next generation
Jade Jungwirth
A group of Castlemaine teens received a visit from NRL player Josh King last week. The Melbourne Storm player gave an inspirational talk...
New CEO appointed
Mount Alexander Shire Council has appointed Michael Annear as its new Chief Executive Officer.Mr Annear brings more than 30 years of senior leadership experience...
Dry autumn leaves water storages short
Despite 188mm of autumn rainfall, only 143 million litres flowed into the region’s reservoirs, increasing the likelihood of water restrictions next summer unless there...
Serious health concerns for residents
The 2025 Active Living Census results have revealed that over half of Mount Alexander Shire residents engage in risky drinking, and are overweight or...
Ravens take flight!
Castlemaine’s newest professional theatre company, The Ravens Theatre Company, will launch its debut production of The Seagull tonight.More than 1200 tickets had already sold...
What’s in a name?
The 4.3-kilometre off-road trail from Campbells Creek Park to Camp Reserve in Castlemaine has officially been named Watjarang Baring, meaning platypus track in the...