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Creativerse Kids Fest

The Creativerse brings fun, wonder and play to Ulumbarra Theatre – October 11 A brand-new children’s festival is coming to Bendigo – and it’s set...

Closer to home: Good Friday Appeal invests in regional paediatric care

Dhelkaya Health welcomed the Good Friday Appeal team this week to celebrate a $120,000 investment towards enhancing care for local babies, children and adolescents...

From Hiroshima to Chewton

For the past two weeks, two friends from Eikei University in Hiroshima, Japan, have been living with a local family and spending their days...

Mutual aid market for Gaza

The Wesley Hill Hall will once again come alive today with a vibrant Mutual Aid Market raising money for families in Gaza who are...

My Newstead – Richard Burgess

Late last year, 88-year-old Newstead resident Richard Burgess was awarded the CFA's 70-year medal. No longer an active member, Richard still keeps a hand...

Alleged animal cruelty reported to RSPCA

A Harcourt resident has made a report to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals regarding alleged maltreatment of two horses...

New pool offering makes a splash

Castlemaine has access to a new swimming pool and hydrotherapy centre - Everyone Health and Fitness Swimming and Hydrotherapy Centre. The new offering comes just...

Police crackdown

Victoria Police is launching a major crackdown on drink and drug driving over the AFL Grand Final long weekend and warning motorists there will...

Iconic theatre seeks new custodians

After almost a decade of running the Theatre Royal, owners Felicity Cripps and Tim Heath are ready to pass the baton to the next...

Locals take to the catwalk

The charming Castlemaine Town Hall will be transformed into a sparkling venue for The Maine Gala Spring Fashion Show on Friday, October 17. An evening...

Get your pet blessed

In 12th century Italy, a young man named Francis abandoned his rich-boy lifestyle, and devoted himself to a life of poverty and helping others....

Winters Flat student champions support for school chess team

Winters Flat Primary School student Leto made a bold move off the chessboard by helping fellow students attend one of Australia’s largest school chess...

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