Founded on compassion and equity: Regional Victoria’s first community vet clinic opens
A large crowd of supporters, animal lovers and their dogs gathered in Castlemaine on Monday to celebrate the official launch of regional Victoria's first community vet clinic.
‘The last nail in the coffin’
Local farmers and CFA volunteers joined thousands of demonstrators in Melbourne on Tuesday to protest against the state government's controversial Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund.
State budget highlights
The State Budget for 2025/2026 was announced earlier this week.
Lions provide life-changing gift
Castlemaine Lions Club was recently successful in obtaining a $15,000 Compassionate Grant from Australian Lions Foundation to support local resident Lorraine Le Plastrier to purchase a mechanical wheelchair hoist for her car.
C-Doc unveils 2025 program
The Castlemaine Documentary Festival launched its highly anticipated 2025 program at a special event at Boomtown Wines at The Mill Castlemaine last Wednesday evening.
Dapper up and ride!
More than 70 riders will ready their engines and dust off their suits for the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (DGR) in Castlemaine this Sunday May 18.
Free tour offered to all volunteers!
As part of National Volunteer Week (May 19-25) in special recognition of all the amazing volunteers in the community Castlemaine Art Museum’s First Blockbuster Exhibition is offering a free tour next Thursday May 22 with one of Castlemaine’s much-loved artists, Les Thornton.
Building a united nation
Community members are invited to attend upcoming local Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week events.
The backbone of the railway
The Victorian Goldfields Railway has been running a historic train from Castlemaine to Maldon for more than 20 years now.
Step up to help Run the Maine!
Run The Maine is seeking volunteers to help deliver what is anticipated to be one of its biggest events yet this September.
Listening ears for those in need
This week and every week, Castlemaine Safe Space would like to express appreciation for its dedicated volunteers.
A sense of purpose
In a world where time is precious and life moves fast, choosing to volunteer might seem like a big commitment.
