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.
A different kind of doctor
A story about a rural GP using a framework of kindness to challenge the notion of the ‘difficult patient’ has taken out first prize in the Hush Foundation’s inaugural national Hush Kindness in Healthcare Writing Prize, in memory of the late author, doctor and Castlemaine local, Kath O’Connor.
CFU host Quit Nukes campaigner
Castlemaine Free University's next monthly session on Monday September 2 will focus on the case for Australian Superannuation Funds to be nuclear weapon free.
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.
Residents request truck diversion
A group called the 'Maldon Traffic Group' have been circulating a petition requesting that the state government take action to permanently divert heavy vehicles from the historic township.
Roo rescued
Volunteer rescuers from Wildlife Victoria, Wildlife Rescue & Information Network (WRIN) and local community members joined forces this week to rescue a male kangaroo which had been cruelly shot through the head with an arrow.
VIEW welcomes new members
The Castlemaine Evening VIEW Club (Voice Interests Education of Women) has been very active recently, raising funds for children’s education charity The Smith Family.
Explore Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy
Holistic Counsellor and founder of ‘Women Emerging’, Fran Woodruff, is offering local women a chance to discover the power of Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy.
Smoke & Mirrors winter warmer excites
A night of warmth, creativity and spontaneity was enjoyed as part of the ‘Smoke & Mirrors’ fundraiser for Castlemaine Fringe Festival & Castlemaine Clay at Lot 19 artspace last Saturday evening.
100 days of Prep!
Prep students across Mount Alexander Shire celebrated their first 100 days of Prep last week!
Victory awaits you
On the evening of September 3, 1939 Australians across the country gathered around the wireless waiting to hear an address by new Australian prime minister Robert Menzies.