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.
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).
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).
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.
Safer crossing for Mostyn Street
The pedestrian crossing on Mostyn Street is getting a much-needed upgrade.
Bridge upgrade welcomed
Mount Alexander Shire Council has recently undertaken improvements to strengthen and rehabilitate Froomes Road Bridge.
Percy takes the prize
Yapeen welder and blacksmith Cameron Wilson has taken out the 'Hall Chadwick Emerging Artist' prize at the 'Sculptures Out Back' competition in Roma, Queensland.
Free energy assessment
Mount Alexander Shire Council has partnered with Castlemaine Institute and the Resilient Building Council to offer 150 households free energy efficiency and resilience home assessments.
Help improve road safety
Mount Alexander Shire Council is working on a project to improve road safety in the Castlemaine CBD area, and is looking for community input.
When Darkness turns to Light
Given we have just past the shortest day of the year, in terms of daylight that is, I remember very distinctly a late afternoon/early evening around mid-June in Armidale NSW, the town where my wife and I both grew-up.