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.
Hitting all the right notes
Everyone in Mount Alexander Shire knows how fortunate we are to have a wide range of incredible musicians and music venues locally and now the rest of Victoria knows it too!
Pyrenees Highway speed change amended
The Department of Transport and Planning has reinstated an 80km/h speed limit on a one-kilometre section of the Pyrenees Highway east of Chewton.
GALLERY: Bizarre storm cell wreaks havoc
A bizarre storm cell passed across Castlemaine on Wednesday causing flash flooding and extreme hail.
South with the Seabirds
Former Castlemaine lad and award-winning author and illustrator Jess McGeachin released his latest book South with the Seabirds on Tuesday this week.
CSC celebrates rainbow kids
Castlemaine Secondary College marked Wear It Purple Day last Friday with a vibrant and heartwarming celebration of its rainbow students.
V/Line to offer e-ticket options
The state government is making travelling across regional Victoria faster and simpler delivering another way for regional Victorians to access train and coach tickets.
Poor roads and potholes
Potholes and poor road condition were the top issues identified in RACV's recently-releases My Country Road survey for which more than 7000 Victorians provided important data on the safety of regional roads across the state.
Full steam ahead for rail trail
Regional Victoria will have even more amazing tourist attractions for people to visit with exciting local projects getting off the ground through the Enabling Tourism Fund.
Spring firewood season opens
The Spring firewood season opened on September 1 and runs until November 30.
Severe storm activity
The Castlemaine State Emergency Service Unit had a busy weekend, answering 15 calls for assistance from the local community following severe storm activity.
Relics recovered
The Friends of Wattle Gully Gold Mine and the Prospectors and Miners Association (PMAV) are thrilled to report that two gauges from the historic Wattle Gully Gold Mine at Chewton are now in the safe keeping of the Maldon Vintage Machinery and Museum.