Campbells Creek digs deep
Campbells Creek played host to Newstead in round 11 of the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football League season last Saturday.
Dozens sleeping rough
The depth of winter brings shorter days, crisp mornings, frost-covered lawns and for the most vulnerable in our community – those sleeping rough – extreme cold and significant hardship.
A game-changer
South Castlemaine Kindergarten will receive almost $700,000 through the state government's Building Blocks Grants Program to upgrade facilities.
Fundraiser sends clothes to remote communities
The Good Op Shop's Reconciliation Week fundraiser has helped send packages of quality clothing to remote Aboriginal communities in connection with The Remote Op Shop project.
Together We Fall Apart
Central Victorian resident, Sophie Matthiesson, is releasing her debut novel Together We Fall Apart – a heartbreaking and devastatingly insightful story about running away and coming home.
Tailgating tops motorists road rage
Following a poll asking Victorians what type of road rage behaviour they see most, RACV is reminding Victorian motorists to refrain from, and remain aware of, dangerous road behaviours.
Road safety reminder
Be vigilant on the roads, slow down and drive to the conditions as the state’s schools break for winter holidays.
Connecting with community through creativity
Artist Ned Middleton is heading off to the World Down Syndrome Congress in Brisbane this July, where he will give a presentation about his life and work in Castlemaine, alongside his art teacher Tobias Richardson.
ARENA funding boost for DON
DON KR Castlemaine is set to share in almost $2 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
Learning about Myanmar refugees
Local resident and International Development Worker Fhon Williams spoke at last week's Amnesty International meeting where she described the situation of Myanmar refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Vale Barry
Much admired local ceramicist, advocate for studio pottery, lecturer, advisor to the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum (CAGHM) and the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Barry Singleton, recently passed away.
Support CAM
As the end of financial year looms local art lovers are encouraged to consider making a donation to the Castlemaine Art Museum.