Levees weren’t built in a day
When it comes to building levee banks, there are a multitude of competing factors to consider. Of course, there are the many technical elements...
Taylors celebrates 45 years
Long running local family business Taylors Home Centre in Castlemaine’s Mostyn Street marks its 45th Birthday next week and is inviting the community to...
The recovery effort is not over
Lily Tuck
Rows of donated goods line the warehouse of the former Mitsubishi building on Johnson Street.Volunteers are continuing to sort clothing onto racks ten...
Pathways for young people
Five local farmers are on the hunt for a handful of young people with an interest in regenerative agriculture for an exciting hands-on experience.Mt...
Tiny Homes on Wheels – caretaker model information session
As the housing crisis hits our community hard, the appeal of the Tiny Home on Wheels (THOW) has risen.Over two years ago, the Mount...
Curtain opens on festival jubilee
The wait is over! Australia's longest-running regional arts festival is celebrating its 50th year. The 2026 Castlemaine State Festival opens this evening with a...
Behind the scenes of the inaugural state festival
A prison workforce, two very different committees and a stack of chair dramas, the behind-the-scenes of the inaugural Castlemaine State Festival were somewhat akin...
Big polluters foot the bill
Lily Tuck
Mount Alexander Shire councillors have backed a push to make major polluters help pay for the growing cost of climate damage.The shire has...
Dancers to descend for summit
Dancers, educators and dance professionals from across regional Victoria will gather in Castlemaine for a full day of movement, creativity and connection at the...
Petrol prices soar – Independents and farmers worst hit
As the impacts of the war in the Middle East filter through to Australia, soaring fuel costs and scarcity fears are at the forefront...
Movie Soundtracks, big band energy and community courage
Castlemaine IDYLL returns to Lot19 this Saturday March 14 for its sixteenth-ish year, bringing together locals, live band complete with big horns and serious...
FOCAL farewelled
The Friends of Castlemaine Library (FOCAL) has wound up after 30 years of providing friendship, advocacy and fundraising support to the Castlemaine Library.FOCAL members...