Landmark day for our Victorian public schools
The state and federal governments have reached an historic agreement that will put all public schools in the Bendigo electorate on a path to full and fair funding.
World-class classical concert comes to Castlemaine
Castlemaine audiences are in for an extraordinary evening of virtuosity, passion, and musical storytelling as internationally acclaimed violinist Yamen Saadi and renowned Australian pianist...
Diamond wedding milestone
Castlemaine couple Graeme and Lois Barry celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on February 6.
Patients struggle to attend health appointments
Vulnerable and isolated patients struggled to get to their health appointments over the Christmas/New Year period, due to an eight week closure of the local patient transport service.
‘Our students deserve better’
Castlemaine Secondary College has commissioned a master plan which provides an inspiring vision to guide the town's only secondary school into a bright future.
Castlemaine Male?
This bizarre artifact from 1965 was kindly donated to the Castlemaine Mail by a loyal reader.
Teamwork stops fire spreading
Fire brigades from across the shire were quick to extinguish a grassfire on Maldon-Castlemaine Road at Muckleford on Monday evening.
Volunteers brave the storms
Castlemaine SES volunteers were hard at work earlier this week as they responded to a wave of storm damage across the district.
Welcome news for RSL
After two chilly winters Castlemaine RSL members are delighted that the RSL Hall in Mostyn Street will shortly have new heating and cooling installed.
Take your next step at the Castlemaine Careers Fair
Discover career pathways, develop new skills and connect with industry professionals at the first-ever Castlemaine Careers Fair an interactive event designed to help you take the next step.
Mitchell monument vandalised
On the eve of Australia Day, a group of activists vandalised the Major Mitchell monument at the Expedition Pass Reservoir at Chewton.
Willow claims state title honours
Harcourt North tennis star Willow Kelly has had an exciting few weeks on the court claiming a state championship and enjoying a hit of tennis with two of her idols.














