Council adopts annual report
Continuation of council's aged care services, the establishment of an affordable housing trust, 100 per cent renewable energy for all council-managed buildings and streetlights and capping the Castlemaine landfill site are some of the highlights in this year's Mount Alexander Shire Council Annual Report.
Historical Society welcomes donations
The Castlemaine Historical Society is planning a major purchase for major benefits.
Library closed after alarm activated
Castlemaine Library closed unexpectedly on Monday after a fire alarm was triggered.
Rods and art on show
Hepburn Springs car enthusiast Stefan Nechwatal snapped this great photograph of talented artist Bernard Hornblower from Dromana at the Castlemaine Rods recent 'Larry O'Toole Memorial Show & Shine' event.
A permanent place for Safe Space
After more than two years of dedication and perseverance, the Castlemaine Safe Space volunteers are delighted to have a permanent base - officially opening the doors to those in need from 1.
New urgent care clinic
Residents in Bendigo and surrounds can now access free, high-quality health care, with a new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.
Working to end family violence
Family violence organisations and advocates joined Bendigo Federal MP Lisa Chesters for a crisis roundtable last week to discuss how the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children (2022-2032) is being rolled out locally.
Prize winners celebrated
The opening celebration of the 2024 Spring Sculpture Prize was held on October 12, and featured prize-giving, live music from The Jo Huf Trio, the lot19 bar (by Shedshaker Brewing), food (from Castlemaine Fringe) and of course ART!
Health service cares for Kangaroos
In a significant step towards wildlife conservation, Dhelkaya Health is proud to announce a new partnership with Red Box Wildlife Shelter, coinciding with World Kangaroo Day on October 24.
Variety and joy at Harcourt concert
A concert was held at the Harcourt Uniting Church recently to raise funds for the Asylum Seekers Welcome Centre in Brunswick which is run by the Uniting Church.
Aspects of Love
I’ve been reading the transcript of some talks Father Laurence Freeman gave at a retreat in Montreal, Canada in 1996.
Scholarships program open
Community Bank Maldon & District (MDCB) is excited to announce the opening of applications for its annual Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting students in the Maldon, Newstead, Harcourt, Dunolly, and Mount Alexander districts.