Public Art in the spotlight
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting the community to a free forum to learn what’s involved in planning and commissioning public art across the shire.
Holistic vet tackling pet pain
A year ago veterinarian, Dr Edward Bassingthwaighte moved from Melbourne to the lovely community of Taradale where, straight away, he got stuck into helping local pets have happier, pain-free lives with home visit holistic veterinary services.
Free short course centres on ‘Degrowth’
The concept of 'Degrowth' is gaining media attention as a rallying cry for social and ecological activists, and in public debates.
Working as one
Several members from the Castlemaine SES Unit joined forces with the Maldon Fire Brigade, facilitated by the Castlemaine Fire Brigade, for an incredible joint training session on Tuesday night.
Twilight with a twist
Maldon Twilight Dinner is back for 2025, with all the elements that have always made the annual event a spectacular night - food, music and dancing.
Wesley Hill: The forgotten middle kid
Wesley Hill, situated between Chewton and Castlemaine, has come to form its own identity as a distinct neighbourhood.
Junior Ranger shows passion for our wildlife
Geelong teenager Sam Jenkins has shown his dedication to Australian wildlife by making the trek to Chewton this week to complete the Junior Rangers Program at Jirrahlinga Dingo Conservation & Wildlife Education Centre.
Victorian cardiac arrest survival rates triple
New research shows Victorians are more likely to survive a cardiac arrest compared to 20 years ago, thanks to increased bystander intervention.
Saving Australia’s plants from extinction
From tiny orchids to the towering Wollemi pine, the evolution of Australia's flora has given rise to a breathtaking diversity of species.
Summer Jazz with Anticlinal Fold
The Anticlinal Fold returns to the Coolroom at Castlemaine's Northern Arts Hotel again this Summer for another big evening of modern jazz and song.
Beware!
With the Grampians fire now more than 76000ha in size, still raging after 17 days, it is a timely reminder to remain vigilant of...
Crime and compassion on the goldfields
Bendigo resident and keen historian Lynne Cooper has had an incredible response to her long awaited book, The Mystery Medal - A Tale of Crime and Compassion Castlemaine Goldfields 1889.