Housing solutions for everyone
Homeshare Mount Alexander is doing vital work to help manage the housing crisis locally, matching people who need somewhere to live with people willing to share their home, and now their knowledge and success is being used as part of an Australian-wide study on successful homeshares.
Mobile Phone Scam Warning
Castlemaine Police are warning local residents to be wary of mobile phone scam which appears to be targeting local residents.
Vietnam Vets service on Sunday
The Castlemaine RSL invites community members to gather this Sunday August 18 to mark Vietnam Veterans' Day.
Heritage property to go under the hammer
Local heritage advocacy group Gold Camp Castlemaine has raised concerns about the potential sale of a pivotal local gold rush building which will be auctioned on Saturday August 24.
St Mary’s celebrates 170 years
The Catholic Parish of Castlemaine and St Mary's School, Castlemaine are planning a special event to celebrate their 170th anniversary next Sunday August 11.
‘Our Place on the Hill’
A recent survey has revealed that Wesley Hill Hall precinct and Market are highly valued by Wesley Hill and Chewton locals, people in the wider Castlemaine area and tourists.
Dirt and clay dumped in Castlemaine’s sewer network
A significant amount of dirt and clay has been received at the Castlemaine Water Reclamation Plant, which is placing unnecessary stress on the plant’s treatment processes.
Hiroshima Day Vigil
Every year a group of Castlemaine residents gather for the commemoration of Hiroshima Day.
Enrol now for the council election
Electoral Commissioner, Sven Bluemmel, has issued a call to state - and council- enrolled voters to be ready to cast their vote in the upcoming local council election for Mount Alexander Shire Council.
Chewton Servo receives lifesaving donation
Dhelkaya Health’s Community Health Nurse, Bron Grieve, is excited to announce that the Chewton Service Station has received a lifesaving Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).
Help make a difference
Organisations interested in partnering with the Transport Accident Commission are encouraged to apply for a TAC sponsorship via a new online system with expressions of interest now open.
Councillors weigh in on depot decision
"Just as we do with residential permits, it's no good considering the personalities or intentions of the applicant, you have to consider what is happening on that site," she said.