Committed to community
Lily Tuck
As the effects of the war in Iran continue to impact fuel prices, Castlemaine’s taxi company are feeling the pinch. One of the...
Bold plan launched
A new initiative that would allow people living in Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOW) to become property caretakers was launched last Tuesday at a...
Critical source for thousands
Lily Tuck
The Mount Alexander Bushfire Facebook page was a critical source of emergency information during January’s fires. The page grew by around 3000 members...
Tom’s shed
John Ellis
“I could not believe it when Lance and Debbie turned up at my new place with a shed! I was speechless and didn’t...
Easter extravaganza!
A fresh batch of beginner belly dancers from Castlemaine Community House will perform at the annual Easter Fair Street Parade in Maldon on Monday,...
24-hour Cat Curfew pending
Cat owners in the Mount Alexander Shire are on notice with council having voted on a new Domestic Animal Management Plan at its December...
And that’s a wrap!
Castlemaine State Festival is well and truly back with 1,060 performances and exhibitions over the past 10 days.From the Opening Night Street Party to...
Designers on board for museum upgrade
The upgrade of the iconic Castlemaine Art Museum building has taken a major step forward with the appointment of the design team for the...
What do I see or smell smoke?
With calm autumn conditions across much of the state, communities can expect to see smoke in the air as a mix of planned burns,...
Blood, sweat, and tears – Volunteers mend Harcourt fences
Lily Tuck
BlazeAid volunteers are rebuilding fences across the region as recovery from January's Harcourt-Ravenswood fires continues.The BlazeAid camp based out of Maldon has been...
Edgy Veg Awards return!
If you think vegetables are boring, bland or only something you eat out of guilt, the Edgy Veg Awards 2026 would like a very...
Festival turns 50!
Castlemaine State Festival's 50th anniversary event is well underway. The opening weekend delivered something genuinely memorable.Around 2,000 people filled the streets of Castlemaine on...