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Green thumbs gather

The Garden Afternoon held at the Campbells Creek Bowling Club on Tuesday August 27 was a resounding success.

Join the Bioblitz!

Community members interested in playing the role of Citizen Scientists in the upcoming 2024 Great Southern Bioblitz (September 20-23) are invited to attend a local 'Citizen Science Photography Walk' this Sunday September 8.

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.

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.

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