Iconic ‘Big Tree’ loses large limb
Mount Alexander Shire Council was saddened to learn of the damage to Guildford's much-loved and majestic River Red Gum, or 'The Big Tree' as it is affectionately known to locals, last week.
Creating lasting memories
On Monday, the new youth space at Norwood Hill Recreation Reserve was officially opened by local and state government officials, followed by a smoking ceremony conducted by Djarra Elder Uncle Rick Nelson.
Vale Joan Webster OAM
The Castlemaine community were saddened to learn of the passing of Joan Webster OAM on February 19, 2024 in her 95th year. Joan’s family...
Castlemaine Historical Society meeting
Castlemaine Historical Society will hold the next meeting on Monday March 4.
‘Development by stealth’
Debate raged at Tuesday's meeting of the Mount Alexander Shire Council as the councillors, divided in their opinions, discussed a planning permit application to build a second home on a farming property in Castlemaine.
The Dove on the market
Castlemaine's much-loved Dove Café has gone on the market presenting the opportunity for an enthusiastic new owner to take the iconic local business into...
The Goldfields Re-Imagined
Chewton academic and author Marjorie Theobald is set to launch her highly anticipated new book The Goldfields Re-Imagined: Militant Miners, Miscreants and Poor Mary...
Council to abstain from the ‘big’ issues
At Tuesday's Mount Alexander Shire Council meeting, councillors voted unanimously in favour of adopting a policy which will allow the council to abstain from taking a position on international, federal and state issues and matters bound for a referendum.
Call for action on Wattle Gully
Community members concerned about the ongoing vandalism and desecration of the historic Wattle Gully gold mine at Chewton were pleased to have the opportunity to meet with Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards to discuss the issue last week.
Climate activists appear in court
Castlemaine climate activists Bernard Tonkin, Laura Levantan and Dean Bridgfoot appeared at Bendigo Magistrates Court on February 7 to defend their trespass charges.
Shooters on target
Members of the Castlemaine Rifle Club contested the third stage of the club's '300 metre Championship' on Saturday February 17.
Celebrating safer speed limits
News that the speed limit from Chewton through to Castlemaine will be lowered to 50km/hr by the end of February was met with applause from local residents on Monday.
