Historic barracks sold
A piece of Castlemaine goldfields history was snapped up by a keen buyer two weeks before it was scheduled to go under the hammer this Saturday August 24.
Guildford General Store goes under the hammer
Guildford General Store went to auction with a reserve price of $750,000 last Saturday and was purchased by the sole bidder, 89-year-old Castlemaine resident Norma Hancock, for $710,000.
Staffing shortfalls cause service closures
Two vital after school care services in the Mount Alexander Shire have been forced to close due to a shortage of trained staff - leaving more than 25 local families with no care.
Wrapping up loose ends at council
As we inch closer to the end of the current council's four-year-term, the meetings of Mount Alexander Shire Council seem largely focused on wrapping everything up neatly, ready to pop a bow on top for the incoming councillors.
VGR works on soon
The Victorian Goldfields Railway in conjunction with the Mount Alexander Shire Council is in the process of upgrading the level crossing over Sawmill Road in Muckleford/Castlemaine.
Cavalcade of history for auction
Local car enthusiasts will be excited to discover that a remarkable local collection of vintage automobiles and motorbikes dating back from 1911 (pre WWI) to 1964 is set to feature as part of an online auction scheduled for early next month.
Reach for the sky: drone-powered approach to combat weed control
Castlemaine business owner Dan Pettingills is gearing up for a significant opportunity to showcase the expertise of his company, Firetail Environments, at the upcoming Australasian Weeds Conference in Brisbane, scheduled for late August.
Celebrating 20 years of chess excellence
The Mt Alexander Schools Chess Challenge is set to celebrate 20 years of chess excellence in 2024.
Goldfields celebrate 50/30 years
The Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club is set to celebrate a double milestone this weekend.
St Mary’s Parish Castlemaine celebrates 170 Years
We gave thanks to Almighty God last weekend for all the blessings that we have all received for being part of our St Mary’s Parish.
Sneak peek behind the big build
Local history buff and photographer David Williamson recently had the opportunity to enjoy a tour behind the scenes of the new Woolworths Castlemaine supermarket build.
Garden fundraiser on soon
Campbells Creek Bowling Club are once again holding their popular annual 'Gardeníng Afternoon' fundraiser on Tuesday August 27 and invite interested community members with a green thumb to join them.