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A bittersweet budget

During the adoption of the 2025/2026 budget at last Tuesday's Ordinary Meeting, councillors expressed their perturbation at being able to obtain sufficient funds to...

Congratulations to our lucky Golden Ticket winners!

Congratulations to our lucky Golden Ticket buy local promotion winners for 2025 which will share in $4000 in prize money from us to spend...

Buzz recognised as a ‘Legend of the Tongs’

Harcourt FNC stalwart Buzz Nunn has been recognised for his contribution as part of Bunnings 'Legend of the Tongs' initiative, in partnership with the...

Action at Wattle Gully

After several meetings with Earth Resources Victoria, local state member Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards, Parks Victoria and Heritage Victoria over the last two...

Celebrating the winter solstice in Maldon

As the last of the autumn leaves begin to fall and everyone's attention turns from fire risks and watering the garden, to stocking up...

Where on earth is Dave?

The Mail featured a 'My Community' profile of Dave Stephens in the April 18 edition of the paper. The article discussed his love of...

My Newstead: Jasmine MacDonald

This is part two of Jasmine's story. The first installment was published in last week's edition of the Mail, Friday, June 6. Jade Jungwirth Jasmine...

Journey Beyond Fear

Jade Jungwirth To coincide with Refugee Week, the Rural Australians for Refugees Castlemaine and Theatre Royal are hosting a special screening of Journey Beyond Fear...

Pat turns 90! 

Well known local identity Pat Wilson celebrated her 90th Birthday with an intimate luncheon surrounded by close family and friends in the Red Room...

Pride Choir calls for members 

The Castlemaine Pride Choir is currently on the hunt for new members!  The group performs annually at Castlemaine Pride and for the Rotary Carols, so...

Finding Freedom – diversity in community

Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) Castlemaine is pleased to announce two events that recognise the experience of refugees as they seek freedom and settle...

Motorcyclists roll in 

Members of the Antique Motorcycle Club of Australia Inc held a rally to Maldon last Sunday.  The club for pre-1931 motorcycle enthusiasts turned out in...

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