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Spring Sculpture Prize coordinator Carla Abate, Lot19 founder Mark Anstey, board member Oakies, local sculptor Helen Bodycomb, and Lot19 chair Jane Goodrich are pictured with sculpture 'With Cane in Hand, I Dance a Duet for One, for Two, for Three, for Four' by Fayen d'Evie which was gifted to the space. Photo: Lisa Dennis

Calling all sculptors

Lot19 arts space invites local artists to get their entries in for the 2026 Spring Sculpture Prize!Since its inception in 2006, the Spring Sculpture...
Put it to the Pollies panellists (Back) Legalise Cannabis candidate Wayne Taylor, Greens candidate Dr Cate Sinclair, Nationals MP Gaelle Broad, MC the Hon Kelvin Thomson, mayor Toby Heydon and (Front) Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell, Mount Alexander Wildlife Watch president Kerrie Allen, and Independent candidate for Bendigo East Liz Wright. Photo: Mount Alexander Wildlife Watch.

Community hears where pollies stand on wildlife

Community concern for wildlife and the environment was firmly on the political agenda on Saturday, with local politicians facing questions on kangaroo shooting, wildlife...
Harcourt's Brayden Frost leaps for a flyer during the nail-biting Preliminary Final showdown at Princes Park Maryborough last Saturday. Photo: TezPaulReg

Lion-hearted! ‘Harcourt Pride’ rally behind finals contenders

After what has been an extremely challenging year in the wake of the January fires, the Harcourt community is celebrating this week after the...
Whilst health professionals welcome the council's commitment to assess the aquatic needs of residents, they have raised concerns that the lack of a local indoor facility is having a detrimental impact on the health of local residents. Photo: istock

A health emergency – Health professionals call for a year-round aquatic facility

Local health professionals have spoken out in support of the benefits of a year-round swimming facility in the wake of last month's 'Big Splash'...
Guide (teacher) Lisa Gunders and Monique Brown at Castlemaine GVL.

An alternative way to learn and succeed

Jade Jungwirth Global Village Learning will host the inaugural Castlemaine’s Got Talent this November. Devised, planned and organised by 14-year-old Monique Brown, this is shaping...
Sustain: The Australian Food Network representative, Emily Johnson, and MAC OFF-Protect Castlemaine campaign coordinator, Vicky Anderson.

Community joins statewide campaign

More than 200 residents dressed in red, yellow, blue and black gathered at the proposed McDonald's site on Forest Street on Wednesday, joining other...
The Castlemaine Magpies celebrate their fifth consecutive flag in the AFL Central Vic Women's Football League. Photo: Lisa Dennis

Magpie Magic! Castlemaine claims five from five

Castlemaine Football Netball Club's Senior Women's Football team has claimed legendary status after securing their fifth consecutive premiership in the AFL Central Vic Women's...
The Creativerse children's festival is set to return to Bendigo's Ulumbarra Theatre in October. Castlemaine Circus member and solo roving performer Taylor Easton aka CYBRO 3000 will be among the local performers to bring the joy. Photo: Brendan McCarthy.

Jumping for joy!

Award-winning artists, immersive experiences and hands-on creativity will transform Ulumbarra Theatre into Australia’s most playful festival for kids when 'The Creativerse' returns to Bendigo...
Mayor Toby Heydon with drag performer Polly Filla at the Wear It Purple celebrations at CSC last Friday.

“You are valued, you are supported, you belong” Castlemaine rallies around LGBTQIA+ community

Jade Jungwirth The Castlemaine community has flooded social media with support for drag performer Polly Filla, who was vilified online for their performance at Castlemaine...
The team were treated to a surprise visit by AFLW Saints superstar Nicola Barr on Wednesday evening thanks to their friends at the Vic Container Deposit Scheme.

Magpies strive for five!

The Castlemaine Football Netball Club's Senior Women's Football side will take on Golden Square in a bid to claim a history-making fifth AFL Central...
Rev Tim Costello AO, Chair, Community Council for Australia, gave an address at the Campbells Creek gathering of local sector leaders on Tuesday.

Taking on the world

Nick Place, Community Directors journalist Rev Tim Costello, the chair of the Community Council for Australia (CCA), visited Campbells Creek community hall on Tuesday and...
Local group Son Cuba, pictured at Malecón Havana Cuba, will bringing a little bit of Cuba to The Goods Shed. Photo: Shirin Shakhesi

Cuba comes to Castlemaine!

Castlemaine is set to turn up the heat with Cuban music, Latin dancing and food at a new monthly event at The Goods Shed.The...

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