A ruff day out!
In a rescue straight out of a children’s TV show, Castlemaine SES volunteers were called to assist a local canine who found herself in...
Water storages at 100 per cent
Coliban Water has announced that the allocation for the 2026/27 rural irrigation season will increase to 100 per cent for all rural licensed customers.Coliban...
K160 returns home
Victorian Goldfields Railway (VGR) is thrilled to be welcoming home its beloved historic K160 steam locomotive tomorrow.The return of coal burning steam locomotive marks...
Students need public transport
Jade Jungwirth
Limited public transport and stricter school bus protocols have left students from Castlemaine Secondary College with no way to travel into town after...
Talking rubbish – Council approves four-bin-waste system
Jade Jungwirth
It was standing room only at Tuesday's meeting of Mount Alexander Shire Council, as composters, farmers and community members came en masse to...
Service facing closure?
The Castlemaine Childcare Co-operative board has confirmed that it has resolved to explore the potential closure of the long-running Mount Alexander Shire Family Day...
RTM turns 18!
Run The Maine (RTM) is back for its 18th edition on September 25, 2026 and will once again be raising valuable funds for our...
Bushfire clean-up support still available
Was your home, business, farm, or community asset damaged by the January 2026 bushfires? You might still be eligible for free clean-up.Registrations for Emergency...
Secure your vehicles and valuables
Castlemaine Police are currently investigating multiple thefts and thefts from motor vehicles throughout our area. In many cases, offenders are targeting vehicles that have...
New chapter for St Mary’s
Lisa Dennis
St Mary's Primary School has gone through a period of transition and change, but has a new principal on board who is determined...
Maidenii claims top gong
Award-winning local Vermouth producers Shaun Byrne and Gilles Lapalus of Maidenii have taken out 'Champion Australian Small Distiller' the Melbourne Royal 2026 Australian International...
Flooded roads – no place to take a chance
Rainfall over the weekend and into the early part of this week led to widespread flooding and numerous temporary road closures, including on the...