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Pictured: Billie, Christine, Jude, Ollie, Charlie and Katie. Photo: Jade Jungwirth

Baked with love

A dedicated group of parent volunteers from Harcourt Valley Primary School have been busy baking a record number of apple pies for the school's...
Council staff members Troy Lyons and Karen Evenett, Wesley Hill Recreation Reserve Commitee of Management chair Ken Maddern, North Castlemaine Cricket Club president John Howarth, Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club members Edan Lacy, Lochie Coombes and vice president Hannes McNamara, Cr Phillip Walker, and council team member Jordan Maw are pictured with the concept plans at Monday's community consultation session.

Bold vision for the future

Local sporting groups have united to create a bold new vision for the upgrade of the Elsie Palmer Field that will support both cricket...
Principal Kathy Callander, school leaders Stella and Wren and Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards officially re-opened Newstead Primary School last week.

The roof that couldn’t roof

Students at Newstead Primary School are now enjoying upgraded and modernised facilities and a leak-proof roof!When Newstead Primary School Principal Kathy Callander started at...
The cast of 'From the Former Courthouse to the Old Castlemaine Gaol' are pictured during rehearsals at the Castlemaine Historical Society's Headquarters at the Former Courthouse earlier this week. Photo: Lou Citroen.

Rehearsals bring old Castlemaine to life

There has been laughter, lively debate and a touch of 19th-century mischief echoing through the Former Courthouse in Goldsmith Crescent this week as performers...
CEO Darren Fuzzard at Australia Day – Survival Day.

Council CEO Darren Fuzzard calls time after a decade of leadership

Mount Alexander Shire Council today announced that Chief Executive Officer Darren Fuzzard will conclude his tenure in July 2026, marking 10 years of service...

Learn about Newstead’s Flood Study

Mount Alexander Shire Council is holding an information session to update residents on the outcomes of the Newstead Flood Study.The council is committed to...

Coliban Water continues support for Harcourt customers

Coliban Water has announced a package of bill relief and support for its customers in Harcourt following the bushfires that impacted the community on...
L-R: (back) Craig, Adam, Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards, Kelly and Bob, (front) Hugh and Daniel.

Christmas came early for Castlemaine SES

Castlemaine SES volunteers will soon be better prepared to respond to incidents caused by increases in extreme weather events.The unit, which has fundraised $117,883...
The new owners of Theatre Royal Greg Bennett and Eloise Ross, Bendigo Federal MP Lisa Chesters, and former owner and Manager of Music Programming Tim Heath are pictured with the new wheelchair lift.

Funding lifts venue to new heights

Theatre Royal Castlemaine is set to host a First Nations live music series thanks to an injection of funds from the federal government's Revive...
A panel discussion, led by Business Mount Alexander's Jacqueline Brodie-Hanns and featuring Mayor Toby Heydon, MP Maree Edwards and Coolstore Cafe owner Remy Snowman.

“Build back better”

A business expo, held in Harcourt this week, featured a wide array of professionals available to help business owners navigate recovery.It was revealed during...
Cyanide workers at South German Mine, a part of the Maldon Historic Reserve (photo courtesy Maldon Museum and Archives Assoc.)

Maldon’s 60th Anniversary Celebration

The Friends of Maldon Historic Reserve group is hosting a presentation about the history and highlights of the Maldon Historic Reserve. The presentation will be...
Interim CEO for Destination Central Victoria, Paul Matthews said the new brand was developed following close consultation with the four council areas and key industry partners. Photo: Penny Ryan Photography.

New tourism brand launched

Tourism industry representatives from across the Mount Alexander, Macedon Ranges, Hepburn and Central Goldfields shires descended on Castlemaine's Boomtown Winery & Bistro last Thursday...

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