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Help sustain the future of the arts scene by buying a snag on Thursday October 23. Photo: Diana Domonkos

Fringe fires up for AusArt Day!

Castlemaine Fringe is joining the nationwide AusArt Day celebration to help sustain the future of the local arts scene and keep creativity accessible and...

A gong for a Guildford legend

The Guildford Public Hall was alive and kicking on Saturday October 4 when the Guildford Grumpies Car Club presented 'A Roast of Legend Ray'. The...

Fire destroys house at Campbells Creek

Fire crews from across the region were called to a house fire in Fryers Road, Campbells Creek, on Friday morning. Campbells Creek Fire Brigade captain...
GL Run the Maine Committee Members and The Bird, proudly giving a $50,000 cheque to Dhelkaya Health's CEO, Sue Race.

Record breaking donation for Dhelkaya Health

For the past 16 years, runners have been converging on Castlemaine annually to test their mettle by participating in Run the Maine and raising...
Flowserve TKL team members Machine Shop Supervisor Tyrone Rice, Project Engineer Machining Tony Norris, David Lawrence, Manufacturing Manager Samir Verma, and Production Supervisor Greg Cue are looking forward to tomorrow's celebration.

Flowserve TKL turns 150!

Castlemaine's iconic Flowserve TKL (formerly Thompsons Foundry) is turning 150 years old and will commemorate this incredible achievement with an open day at the...

Get prepared at the Emergency Expo

Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting the community to attend the Castlemaine Emergency Expo at the Western Reserve this Saturday October 18.The free community...

Greenies to converge: An evening with Bob Brown

Northern Books is hosting one of the most anticipated events of the year — An Evening with Bob Brown. The former Greens leader, lifelong...

A new lease on life

Originally built in the late 19th century to store goods awaiting rail transport, the Goods Shed is an iconic Castlemaine landmark that has enjoyed...
Mount Alexander Shire resident (credit: Penny Ryan)

Council recognised with Veterans Specialisation

The Mount Alexander Shire Council has proudly received the Veterans Specialisation from My Aged Care, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering...
Members of the Mount Alexander Shire Disability Action Group.

Connect, create and celebrate at the Mount Alexander Shire Senior Festival

The Castlemaine Town Hall was the place to be on Tuesday October 7, as 200 residents gathered to celebrate the 2025 Seniors Festival.Diners enjoyed...

Tiny Homes: The movement gaining rapid momentum

Bentley Building Group Tiny Homes is a family owned and operated building company run by Scott and Prue Bentley and based in Ballarat. In 2023,...
The memorabilia display will feature a large number of images such as this Double Throw Crankshaft for 400 H.P. Gas Engine '1918'.

Flowserve set to celebrate

Castlemaine's iconic foundry Flowserve TKL is turning 150 years old.To commemorate this fantastic achievement, the local foundry at 5 Parker Street, Castlemaine will be...

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