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...
Our Newshounds celebrated
The eighth annual Castlemaine Mail/DON KR Castlemaine Newshounds awards were held at the Castlemaine Library foyer last Saturday December 16.
With the generous support of...
Fond memories of Harcourt
The family of former Harcourt Primary School teacher Margaret Ball (nee Wham) are seeking help from the local community to track down school photos from the old Harcourt Primary School 1967-68.
Kittens putting pressure on animal shelters
There is nothing cuter than baby animals – especially kittens and puppies, but research indicates that one undesexed female cat can produce 800,000 more cats over its lifetime.
Spreading the joy
A team of volunteers from Don KR Castlemaine recently donated their time to assist the hard working team at The Salvation Army Castlemaine to pack their annual Christmas hampers.
Students campaigning for change
Winters Flat Primary School students Georgie (Grade 6) and Aurora (Grade 5) have taken the school's campaign to eradicate plastic fruit stickers a step further, writing to local, state and federal governments calling for a ban.
Action packed council meeting
The last meeting of Mount Alexander Shire Council for 2023 was a long and action packed one.
Santa Run returns!
This year marks the 86th anniversary of the beloved annual Past Apex Club of Castlemaine Santa Run which has cemented its place in the...
Climate rebellion leads to arrests
Central Victoria Climate Action members took part in a week-long rebellion in Melbourne last week, led by the local chapter of Red Rebels and an enormous motorised ‘burning’ koala.
Local graffiti offenders arrested
Castlemaine Police executed two search warrants in Castlemaine on Tuesday this week and have arrested two people in relation to graffiti offences.
Peaceful Palestine protest
A group of Mount Alexander residents met their Bendigo neighbours at MP Lisa Chesters' office on Wednesday in a peaceful protest against the war...
Campbells Creek rolls out the green carpet
Campbells Creek bowls enthusiasts are on a roll thanks to the installation of a new synthetic green at the local bowls club.
