‘Peppercorn House’ set for release
Local author Nicole Hurley-Moore is set to launch her long awaited new novel Peppercorn House next Tuesday January 30.
Cricket action heats up in CDCA
Castlemaine District Cricket Association A Grade and A Reserve sides wrapped up day two of round nine encounters last Saturday. The Women's sides also...
Recycling reaps rewards
Since the introduction of the Container Deposit Scheme in November, the Chewton Service Station has begun to resemble Flinders Street Station during peak hour.
Michael Leunig’s work in song
Imagine being approached to compose songs based on the infamous works of cartoonist, artist and writer Michael Leunig! Well, that's exactly what happened to one Castlemaine resident and musician, Fay White.
Fogarty’s Gap Road closure
Work has recommenced on the notoriously dangerous stretch of Fogartys Gap Road in Ravenswood South, where mulitple lives have been lost.
Campbells Creek death not suspicious
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man in Campbells Creek on Tuesday afternoon.
Celebrate Australia Day – Survival Day
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting the community to come together for a free, family-friendly event to celebrate Australia Day – Survival Day.
Musicians to descend on Newstead
The countdown is on until Newstead Live 2024 with less than two weeks left to snap up your tickets for the four-day musical extravaganza which runs from January 25-28.
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...
