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...
Inclusive playground on the way for Chewton
Students at Chewton Primary School will benefit from an upgraded, outdoor, inclusive learning space from 2027.Principal Bernadette McKenna said the small school has a...
Trial pole protection for bushfire prone areas
Victoria’s largest electricity distributor Powercor is trialling a new product designed to protect power poles during bushfires, strengthening the power network for regional communities...
Baked with love
A dedicated group of parent volunteers from Harcourt Valley Primary School have been busy baking a record number of apple pies for the school's...
Bold vision for the future
Local sporting groups have united to create a bold new vision for the upgrade of the Elsie Palmer Field that will support both cricket...
The roof that couldn’t roof
Students at Newstead Primary School are now enjoying upgraded and modernised facilities and a leak-proof roof!When Newstead Primary School Principal Kathy Callander started at...
Rehearsals bring old Castlemaine to life
There has been laughter, lively debate and a touch of 19th-century mischief echoing through the Former Courthouse in Goldsmith Crescent this week as performers...
Council CEO Darren Fuzzard calls time after a decade of leadership
Mount Alexander Shire Council today announced that Chief Executive Officer Darren Fuzzard will conclude his tenure in July 2026, marking 10 years of service...
Learn about Newstead’s Flood Study
Mount Alexander Shire Council is holding an information session to update residents on the outcomes of the Newstead Flood Study.The council is committed to...
Coliban Water continues support for Harcourt customers
Coliban Water has announced a package of bill relief and support for its customers in Harcourt following the bushfires that impacted the community on...
Christmas came early for Castlemaine SES
Castlemaine SES volunteers will soon be better prepared to respond to incidents caused by increases in extreme weather events.The unit, which has fundraised $117,883...