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Kinder kids concerned about road safety

The three and four-year-old children from Castlemaine Childcare Centre Kindergarten have been participating in a road safety inquiry project, funded and supported by the Traffic Accident Commission and the Starting Out Safely program, to learn how to be more road safe, as well as finding ways that our community can be more road safe for children.

Castlemaine Show photo gallery

All the photos from the 2024 Castlemaine Show

All Hallows Eve delights

The Mount Alexander Shire community got into the spirit of Halloween with dozens of home owners decorating their properties for the occasion and welcoming Trick or Treaters.

Did you know Yvonne?

One of regular contributors was recently approached by Luda Kedova an art historian in Ballarat...

Gallery: Celebrating 170 years of fun and friendship

The Castlemaine & District Agricultural Society Inc is thrilled to celebrate its 170th anniversary show this weekend, November 1 and 2. 

HANZA board members stop over

The Homeshare Australia and New Zealand board visited Dhelkaya Health on October 18 to speak to representatives behind the innovative local Homeshare initiative.

Council adopts annual report

Continuation of council's aged care services, the establishment of an affordable housing trust, 100 per cent renewable energy for all council-managed buildings and streetlights and capping the Castlemaine landfill site are some of the highlights in this year's Mount Alexander Shire Council Annual Report.

Historical Society welcomes donations

The Castlemaine Historical Society is planning a major purchase for major benefits.

Library closed after alarm activated

Castlemaine Library closed unexpectedly on Monday after a fire alarm was triggered.

Rods and art on show

Hepburn Springs car enthusiast Stefan Nechwatal snapped this great photograph of talented artist Bernard Hornblower from Dromana at the Castlemaine Rods recent 'Larry O'Toole Memorial Show & Shine' event.

A permanent place for Safe Space

After more than two years of dedication and perseverance, the Castlemaine Safe Space volunteers are delighted to have a permanent base - officially opening the doors to those in need from 1.

New urgent care clinic

Residents in Bendigo and surrounds can now access free, high-quality health care, with a new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.

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