CSC student tops state
Victoria’s top-performing students from the Year 12 class of 2023 have been celebrated for their academic success.
New counselling service for young people
Castlemaine teenagers and young adults have a much-needed new counselling and occupational therapy (OT) service in town, with new clients welcome.
Let’s find a home
If you’re looking for a new pet, look no further than Mount Alexander Animal Welfare Shelter.
Loan tax an unfair burden
To improve equity and access to higher education, the 20 per cent student loan tax on Fee-Help loans needs to be abolished, according to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia , the peak body representing independent higher education, skills training, and international education providers.
State festival’s future secured
The future of the Castlemaine State Festival, Australia’s longest-running regional multi-arts festival, has been secured after almost four months of voluntary administration.
‘Unreasonable and silly’ speed reduction
Mount Alexander Shire Council will request that the Minister for Roads and Road Safety reconsiders the starting point of the recently imposed 50km/h speed zone on the Pyrenees Highway.
Community expertise sought for Housing Trust
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting community members to express their interest in joining the Advisory Committee for the Mount Alexander Affordable Housing Trust.
NDIS pricing short-changing locals
The Loddon Mallee Disability Alliance (LMDA) has condemned the NDIS Annual Pricing Review for short-changing regional people with disabilities, cautioning that it could lead to the collapse of quality regional providers and leave participants across the region stranded unless pricing issues are addressed now.
Temporary changes for Urgent Care Centre access
Dhelkaya Health’s main entry transformation project continues at pace, with more accessible health services and improved parking now in sight for the community.
How to avoid scams at tax time
Cyber criminals use a mix of tried-and-tested and new methods to attempt to defraud taxpayers, which is why the professional accountants body CPA Australia is urging Aussies to be extra vigilant and take some simple measures to help protect themselves.
Fringe welcomes new faces
The Castlemaine Fringe Festival held a successful Annual General Meeting on June 26 and has welcomed some new faces to the board.
Speed saga rages on
The new 50km/hr speed limit on the Pyrenees Highway between Chewton and Castlemaine continues to be hotly debated.