“Build back better”
A business expo, held in Harcourt this week, featured a wide array of professionals available to help business owners navigate recovery.It was revealed during...
Maldon’s 60th Anniversary Celebration
The Friends of Maldon Historic Reserve group is hosting a presentation about the history and highlights of the Maldon Historic Reserve. The presentation will be...
New tourism brand launched
Tourism industry representatives from across the Mount Alexander, Macedon Ranges, Hepburn and Central Goldfields shires descended on Castlemaine's Boomtown Winery & Bistro last Thursday...
New professional theatre company launches in Castlemaine
The Ravens Theatre Company, a new independent professional theatre company, has been established in Castlemaine to produce classic works of theatre and create opportunities...
Feedback sought on Elsie Palmer Field at Wesley Hill
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting community feedback on concept designs for the upgrade of Elsie Palmer Field at Wesley Hill Recreation Reserve to...
End of an era
One of Castlemaine longest-running businesses Castlemaine Home Timber & Hardware, formerly Odgers Hardware, is set to close its doors.After almost 39 years at the...
Harcourt’s Victorian Miniature Railway back on track
The Victorian Miniature Railway (VMR) in conjunction with events at Woop Woop Mini Golf & Sculpture Gardens will lead the symbolic 'Harcourt Reopen' event...
Keep VicHealth independent
Mount Alexander Shire Council is urging the state government to reconsider its decision to amalgamate VicHealth with the Department of Health.During Tuesday's meeting, the...
Bushfire Survivors organisation to visit
Community members impacted by the January 9 fire at Ravenswood, Walmer, Harcourt and Sutton Grange are invited to meet and yarn with representatives of...
Runners converge for Castlemaine Gift
This Sunday's 2026 Castlemaine Gift at the Camp Reserve is expected to be the biggest and best yet with more than 374 registered entrants.Castlemaine...
Affordable Housing bid awaits decision
Mount Alexander Shire Council's community survey regarding the proposed affordable housing development at 65-67 Templeton Street closed last Sunday February 8.The Mail met with...
Festival takes flight
Castlemaine's beloved arts festival returns this March with a huge lineup of events, marking the festival’s golden milestone with ten days of street parties,...