Vigil shines light on homelessness
Over 70 community members attended a vigil in Castlemaine last Friday to honour those in our community who are homeless.
CFU host Quit Nukes campaigner
Castlemaine Free University's next monthly session on Monday September 2 will focus on the case for Australian Superannuation Funds to be nuclear weapon free.
Garden fundraiser on soon
Campbells Creek Bowling Club are once again holding their popular annual 'Gardeníng Afternoon' fundraiser on Tuesday August 27 and invite interested community members with a green thumb to join them.
Residents request truck diversion
A group called the 'Maldon Traffic Group' have been circulating a petition requesting that the state government take action to permanently divert heavy vehicles from the historic township.
VIEW welcomes new members
The Castlemaine Evening VIEW Club (Voice Interests Education of Women) has been very active recently, raising funds for children’s education charity The Smith Family.
Explore Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy
Holistic Counsellor and founder of ‘Women Emerging’, Fran Woodruff, is offering local women a chance to discover the power of Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy.
Smoke & Mirrors winter warmer excites
A night of warmth, creativity and spontaneity was enjoyed as part of the ‘Smoke & Mirrors’ fundraiser for Castlemaine Fringe Festival & Castlemaine Clay at Lot 19 artspace last Saturday evening.
100 days of Prep!
Prep students across Mount Alexander Shire celebrated their first 100 days of Prep last week!
Victory awaits you
On the evening of September 3, 1939 Australians across the country gathered around the wireless waiting to hear an address by new Australian prime minister Robert Menzies.
Winners are grinners
The Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos visited the '2024 ResourceSmart School of the Year' - Chewton Primary School - on Friday to congratulate the school on its outstanding leadership in sustainability and their positive environmental impacts.
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.