Free forum talks tenants’ rights
A free Tenants' Rights Forum in Castlemaine next week aims to educate the community about tenants' rights and available support services.
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.
Senator stops over
Federal Senator for Victoria Steph Hodgins-May stopped over in Castlemaine on Wednesday afternoon for a listening post at Maxi IGA Castlemaine about the childcare crisis in our shire.
Whooping cough on the rise
Cases of pertussis (whooping cough) are continuing to increase in Victoria.
Innovative vet clinic puts down roots
After years of hard work to find a suitable location the directors of the Regional Community Vet Clinic have finally secured a permanent home to build a not-for-profit community veterinary clinic.
Railway clean up
V/Line crews attended locations in Castlemaine and Chewton on Monday August, 19, Tuesday August 20 and Wednesday August 21 to remove graffiti from bridges and other rail infrastructure.
Industry experts look to future festivals
Castlemaine State Festival (CSF) has engaged two industry experts, with a successful track record in delivering festivals.
