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Standing room only at council

A controversial speed reduction, a new mega church, racism and Clydesdales, were the main issues raised by the large group of residents.

Bid to turn vacant dwellings into homes

As the housing crisis continues to bite across Mount Alexander Shire, more owners of vacant dwellings are being encouraged to release them as affordable rental properties.

Lions and Falcons light up

The Mount Alexander Women’s Sports Club, Mount Alexander Falcons and Harcourt Lions footy and cricket players will be scoring goals and taking wickets well into the evening at Harcourt Recreation Reserve, thanks to a recent lighting upgrade.

Explore the history of the ‘Government Camp’

As part of the 2024 National Heritage Heritage Festival local residents and visitors to the region will have the chance to learn about Castlemaine's former Government Camp at Camp Reserve and surrounds.

‘Office in the Trees’

A new 'Hub Workspace' facility aimed to cater for the new traveller 'business nomads' was officially unveiled at the BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park on Wednesday.

Mental health training

Lifeline, a leading provider of crisis support and suicide prevention services, is pleased to announce a series of

Diversifying skill sets

GMW has 10 storage officers in the Loddon and Campaspe region, which include storages such as Cairn Curran Reservoir, Lake Eppalock, and Tullaroop Reservoir.

Anzac memories

With Anzac Day 2024 just around the corner our friends at the Castlemaine Pioneers and Old Residents Association have very kindly shared these three incredible images which were captured 109 years ago of Castlemaine district troops gathering at the Castlemaine Railway Station in 1915 to head off to serve in The Great War.

Murray to Moyne medal honour

The Murray to Moyne cycle relay has formally recognised Castlemaine Rouleurs cycling team captain Gary Bunn for his long-standing contribution to the relay and...

Spate of serious accidents on local roads

SES Castlemaine volunteers were called to three separate motor vehicle accidents on Monday.

Everesting for R U OK!

Castlemaine Cycling Club member Adam Jackson undertook the ultimate challenge last Saturday, ‘Everesting’ the north side of Mount Alexander 33 times.

Celebrating our mechanical past 

Mount Alexander Vintage Engine Club's (MAVEC) annual Vintage Engine and Machinery Rally returns to the Dave Bennett Reserve at Muckleford this weekend April 13 and 14. 

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