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Hitting all the right notes

Everyone in Mount Alexander Shire knows how fortunate we are to have a wide range of incredible musicians and music venues locally and now the rest of Victoria knows it too!

Pyrenees Highway speed change amended

The Department of Transport and Planning has reinstated an 80km/h speed limit on a one-kilometre section of the Pyrenees Highway east of Chewton.

GALLERY: Bizarre storm cell wreaks havoc

A bizarre storm cell passed across Castlemaine on Wednesday causing flash flooding and extreme hail.

South with the Seabirds

Former Castlemaine lad and award-winning author and illustrator Jess McGeachin released his latest book South with the Seabirds on Tuesday this week.

CSC celebrates rainbow kids

Castlemaine Secondary College marked Wear It Purple Day last Friday with a vibrant and heartwarming celebration of its rainbow students.

Violent act leads to $500 fine

A 52-year-old man who pleaded guilty to charges of property damage, appeared at the Castlemaine Magistrates Court on Friday August 30.

Ute crash

Police are investigating after a ute reportedly collided with a stationary vehicle on the Midland Highway and came to rest on a verge at Barkers Creek last weekend.

Stolen Sequels

On the back of their success with Batthew Aromascent and the Missing Corpse Flower.

CSC celebrates rainbow kids

Castlemaine Secondary College (CSC) marked Wear It Purple Day last Friday with a vibrant and heartwarming celebration of its rainbow students, uniting the local community in a shared expression of acceptance and support.

Let’s find a home

If you’re looking for a new pet, look no further than Mount Alexander Animal Welfare Shelter.

Free forum talks tenants’ rights

A free Tenants' Rights Forum in Castlemaine next week aims to educate the community about tenants' rights and available support services.

V/Line to offer e-ticket options

The state government is making travelling across regional Victoria faster and simpler delivering another way for regional Victorians to access train and coach tickets.

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