SES commends community for proactive flood measures
Widespread heavy rainfall has kept Castlemaine SES volunteers busy, responding to 17 local requests for assistance in another challenging week.
Goldfields story to delight
Castlemaine artist Geoff Hocking and author Lauren Mitchell have released a new children's book Go 'Bendy' Go - The Boy Who Liked to Box.
Community invited to gather on January 26
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting the community to come together this Australia Day – Survival Day for a free, family-friendly event at Victory...
SES respond to severe storms
The holiday season has been a busy time for local State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers, facing the impact of severe storms that hit the...
A silent spectacle
Members of the Central Victorian Climate Action group, joined their comrades from the Ballarat Extinction Rebellion at the Daylesford New Years Eve Parade to...
Castlemaine Mail office impacted by deluge
The Castlemaine Mail became the story Thursday morning when our team arrived to find our office at 13 Hargraves Street flooded as a result of Wednesday...
Writing prize to honour Kath O’Connor
Who amongst us hasn’t been touched by an act of kindness in healthcare? In some instances, a kind word, smile or act of thoughtfulness...
Print in the spotlight
Castlemaine Art Museum (CAM) has a number of print themed events planned to kick off 2024 which coincide with the gallery's 2023 Experimental Print...
Aspirational plan for railway precinct
At December’s meeting of Mount Alexander Shire councilors moved a motion to adopt the Castlemaine Railway Precinct Masterplan which will involve advocacy to state...
Are you our next Idyll?
Have you ever dreamed of singing on a stage backed by a professional band in front of an adoring crowd?
Win Hocking turns 100!
Castlemaine resident Winnifred Hocking (nee Freeman) celebrated her 100th birthday with a special gathering of family and friends at Arcare Castlemaine last Sunday December...
Police urge community to be accountable
Local police and Crime Stoppers want Victorians to know that their actions can make a difference this bushfire season.
Crime Stoppers Victoria is partnering with...
