Local paramedics welcome EBA
Castlemaine paramedics have welcomed the finalisation of negotiations for better working conditions and pay for Ambulance Victoria workers.
A rising tide of climate defenders
A growing number of Central Victorians will travel to Newcastle in November 2024 to the Rising Tide Blockade of the world’s biggest coal port and to demand policies on capping and reducing fossil fuel exports.
Picnic Point reopens
Popular local fishing and boating recreation area Picnic Point at the Cairn Curran Reservoir near Baringhup has reopened to the public.
Battle at the Baco
Picketers at Don KR Castlemaine have been on 24/7 rotating shifts outside the site for the past three weeks rain, hail or shine (and that includes last week's storm!
Record numbers for RTM
Run the Maine returns next Friday September 27 for its 16th event.
Meet the candidates event
A collective of independent, local community groups is coming together to present a 'Mount Alexander Meet the Candidates' event at the Theatre Royal on Sunday September 29.
Junior BP award honours
Mount Alexander Girl Guides members gathered to celebrate the success of three of their members on the evening of September 10.
Artists celebrate sunrise
Artists from Windarring, have combined their skills in craft, woodwork, and art to create collages featuring native birds and animals.
South Kinder receives $2.35M
South Castlemaine Kindergarten has received a further funding boost to delivering a modern early learning facility for families in Castlemaine.
Council candidates announced
Five of the eight wards for the Mount Alexander Shire Council will be uncontested this October after only securing one nomination.
Eradicating graffiti one tag at a time
The recently formed Castlemaine Graffiti Busters are going from strength to strength in their war against graffiti.
The eye in the sky
The adoption of a closed circuit television in public places policy and a request for installation of cameras at Forest and Johnstone Street bridges saw councillors debating the pros and cons of CCTV.