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Fringe draws 20,000

The 2025 Castlemaine Fringe Festival has been hailed as one of the biggest and best yet.

Maldon dances in the rain

The Maldon Easter Fair materialised for the 148th time over Easter long weekend, and large crowds attended with genial spirit despite some poor weather.

Golfers tickled pink to raise $900

The ladies stroke round at Mount Alexander Golf Club on Tuesday was won convincingly by Annette Botten scoring 28 nett, runner-up was Liz Denniston 31-1/2 nett and Robyn Scoles won the putting with 11 putts.

Learn the art of pruning

The Harcourt Organic Farming Co-op has had a successful season so far this year in the orchard, along with all of the ups and downs that organic farming entails, of course!

‘Palm’ forest at Uniting Church

Palm and other branches flourished at the front of Castlemaine Uniting Church last Sunday.

Easter blessings

This edition of 'The Mail' covers the Easter period.

Coalition pledges $18.5M

Councils across the Bendigo Federal electorate will share in more than $18.

Fire restrictions to end

Fire restrictions are set to end in the Mount Alexander Shire next Tuesday April 22.

Climate activists question Deputy PM

Two Castlemaine residents from climate protest group Rising Tide made a surprise appearance at a press conference at the Central Deborah Gold Mine in Bendigo on Monday morning.

Bill and John turn 70!

Well known Castlemaine twins Bill and John Sikora celebrated their 70th Birthday last Saturday evening April 12 at the Bendigo District RSL Club.

Tatts for charity

Forest Creek Tattoo is holding a flash day this Sunday, April 20, to raise money for Hope Assistance Local Tradies (HALT).

Council announces ‘challenging’ budget

The Mount Alexander Shire's April council meeting took place on Tuesday night and announced the annual budget for the 2025-2026 financial year.

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