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Paramedics ‘signing’ up for Auslan training

Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics will be better equipped to provide high quality care to Deaf and hard of hearing patients, with the introduction of basic Auslan and Deaf awareness training.

Golden Double!

The Five Flags Hotel at Campbells Creek and the Maldon Bakery won their respective categories at the 2024 Golden Plate Awards at Geelong’s ARC centre on Monday evening.

National taskforce raids Castlemaine store

Police have arrested 14 people and seized over $100,000 cash, gold bullion and almost a tonne of illicit tobacco as part of a national operation this week targeting the Comanchero Outlaw Motorcycle Gang.

Willis call sit a day

After six years of leading Harcourt’s response to the threat of Queensland Fruit Fly local QFF campaigner Terry Willis has decided to call it a day.

Brazen car theft at Elphinstone

Elphinstone residents John Lewis and Claire Jager had their vehicle stolen from their property in broad daylight on Sunday December 1.

Are you fire ready?

CFA North West Region Community Safety invites you to come along to a free Fire Safety Essentials session at the Castlemaine Fire Station next Tuesday December 10.

Australasian-first saving ambulances for emergencies

In an Australasian first, Ambulance Victoria (AV) has introduced groundbreaking video technology to triage non-urgent callers to Triple Zero (000) and save ambulances for the sickest Victorians.

Coming of age for lot19

Castlemaine's beloved lot19 artspace is set to celebrate its 21st Birthday with a long lunch celebration called 'Meal of Fortune' this Sunday December 1.

Global award for local architects

Maldon architectural firm Balance Architecture & Interior Design has taken out an award at the 17th edition of the Rethinking The Future (RTF) - 2024 Global Architecture & Design Awards (GADA).

Woolworths update

On Friday November 22 local history buff and keen photographer David Williamson was given a third site walk through of the Woolworths building site by builders Maben.

Big4 is removing barriers for disabled travelers

BIG4Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park has won silver in the Excellence in Accessible Tourism category at the 2024 Victorian Tourism Awards.

Creek CFA to celebrate

Campbells Creek Fire Brigade is gearing up to celebrate 120 years serving the local community and will be holding an open day this Saturday November 30.

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