Designers on board for museum upgrade
The upgrade of the iconic Castlemaine Art Museum building has taken a major step forward with the appointment of the design team for the...
What do I see or smell smoke?
With calm autumn conditions across much of the state, communities can expect to see smoke in the air as a mix of planned burns,...
Blood, sweat, and tears – Volunteers mend Harcourt fences
Lily Tuck
BlazeAid volunteers are rebuilding fences across the region as recovery from January's Harcourt-Ravenswood fires continues.The BlazeAid camp based out of Maldon has been...
Edgy Veg Awards return!
If you think vegetables are boring, bland or only something you eat out of guilt, the Edgy Veg Awards 2026 would like a very...
Festival turns 50!
Castlemaine State Festival's 50th anniversary event is well underway. The opening weekend delivered something genuinely memorable.Around 2,000 people filled the streets of Castlemaine on...
Levees weren’t built in a day
When it comes to building levee banks, there are a multitude of competing factors to consider. Of course, there are the many technical elements...
Taylors celebrates 45 years
Long running local family business Taylors Home Centre in Castlemaine’s Mostyn Street marks its 45th Birthday next week and is inviting the community to...
The recovery effort is not over
Lily Tuck
Rows of donated goods line the warehouse of the former Mitsubishi building on Johnson Street.Volunteers are continuing to sort clothing onto racks ten...
Pathways for young people
Five local farmers are on the hunt for a handful of young people with an interest in regenerative agriculture for an exciting hands-on experience.Mt...
Tiny Homes on Wheels – caretaker model information session
As the housing crisis hits our community hard, the appeal of the Tiny Home on Wheels (THOW) has risen.Over two years ago, the Mount...
Curtain opens on festival jubilee
The wait is over! Australia's longest-running regional arts festival is celebrating its 50th year. The 2026 Castlemaine State Festival opens this evening with a...
Behind the scenes of the inaugural state festival
A prison workforce, two very different committees and a stack of chair dramas, the behind-the-scenes of the inaugural Castlemaine State Festival were somewhat akin...