Eradicating graffiti one tag at a time
The recently formed Castlemaine Graffiti Busters are going from strength to strength in their war against graffiti.
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.
The eye in the sky
The adoption of a closed circuit television in public places policy and a request for installation of cameras at Forest and Johnstone Street bridges saw councillors debating the pros and cons of CCTV.
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!
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.
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.