Castlemaine Circus celebrates
Bronwen Willis
Supporting young people’s mental health
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting parents and carers to attend a youth mental health first aid workshop.
Memory Walk & Jog
Dementia Australia’s largest fundraising event is heading to Bendigo with walkers, runners and joggers setting off on Saturday, April 20 at the Bendigo Botanic Gardens.
Voice of Martyrs
Recently Grace Church had a visit from our Voice of the Martyrs (hereafter 'VOM') representative Ps Marcel Enuica. He reminded us of the need for Christians around the world who are free to worship to stand side by side with those brothers in Christ who are oppressed, persecuted, and even martyred for their faith.
Guildford General Store closes its doors
The news that the Guildford General Store was closing was a blow for residents who use the store to buy their basic provisions, get a coffee and have a place to gather.
Quick response to Taradale fire
CFA from across the region attended a fire on the Calder Highway in Taradale on Saturday, March 2.
Sandy Creek update
Four weeks have passed since the Mount Alexander Shire Council advised the owners of Sandy Creek Clydesdales that they needed to cease tours and lessons on their property in Maldon.
Major V/Line disruptions
Rail Tram and Bus Union members employed by V/Line will take protected industrial action in the form of a work stoppage from 3am to 4pm today, Friday March 8.
Celebrate at Taradale
With the calendar month to the start of autumn in full swing, the days in central Victoria have the promise to be golden ones weather-wise. No wonder events held at this time of the year are so popular! And that, of course, includes the Taradale Mineral Springs Festival.
Cyclists excel at Nationals
Castlemaine Cycling Club was proud to have three riders compete at the AusCycling Elite and Junior 19 National Track Championships at Brisbane from March 1-5.
Finals loom for Cannons
The Castlemaine Cannons Basketball Association Senior Men's, Women's, Junior Girls and Juniors competitions are nearing the pointy end of the season.
All go at Parkrun!
Autumn is here and parkrun is easier on cooler mornings. A total of 142 people attended Castlemaine Parkrun last Saturday morning March 2 including seven visitors, six local first timers and six people who have now completed over 300 parkruns each.
