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.
Poor roads and potholes
Potholes and poor road condition were the top issues identified in RACV's recently-releases My Country Road survey for which more than 7000 Victorians provided important data on the safety of regional roads across the state.
Full steam ahead for rail trail
Regional Victoria will have even more amazing tourist attractions for people to visit with exciting local projects getting off the ground through the Enabling Tourism Fund.
Spring firewood season opens
The Spring firewood season opened on September 1 and runs until November 30.
Severe storm activity
The Castlemaine State Emergency Service Unit had a busy weekend, answering 15 calls for assistance from the local community following severe storm activity.
Whooping cough on the rise
Cases of pertussis (whooping cough) are continuing to increase in Victoria.
Innovative vet clinic puts down roots
After years of hard work to find a suitable location the directors of the Regional Community Vet Clinic have finally secured a permanent home to build a not-for-profit community veterinary clinic.
Railway clean up
V/Line crews attended locations in Castlemaine and Chewton on Monday August, 19, Tuesday August 20 and Wednesday August 21 to remove graffiti from bridges and other rail infrastructure.
Industry experts look to future festivals
Castlemaine State Festival (CSF) has engaged two industry experts, with a successful track record in delivering festivals.
Council elections loom
Mount Alexander Shire will be going to the polls in October, along with all but one other council in the state.
Spring firewood season opens
Victorians can prepare for next winter by collecting free firewood for personal use from state forest collection areas from September 1 until November 30.
Historic barracks sold
A piece of Castlemaine goldfields history was snapped up by a keen buyer two weeks before it was scheduled to go under the hammer this Saturday August 24.