Reviving history
After 15 months of meticulous restoration efforts led by a dedicated team of Victorian Goldfields Railway volunteers and staff, the historic locomotive J549 is proudly returning to service, breathing new life into a piece of railway heritage.
Vale John Turnbull
The local community were saddened by the passing of Castlemaine State Festival stalwart, environmental advocate and passionate community campaigner, John Mervyn Turnbull on April 17. John's wife Jacqui has kindly shared some milestones and memories from his life.
Art Show gathers momentum
Rotary Castlemaine’s 35th Annual Art Show is set to return on the King’s Birthday weekend, June 6–10.
Jazz meets art
Many locals may have noticed the eye-catching black and white posters of local and national Jazz artists cropping up across the town in recent weeks
Court upgrades uncover heritage gems
There has been a lot of activity taking place in Lyttleton Street Castlemaine in recent weeks with works well underway to upgrade facilities at the Castlemaine Magistrates Court and preliminary works also beginning at the former Castlemaine Police Station site.
Castlemaine Mail celebrates its 170th anniversary milestone
The Castlemaine Mail celebrated its 170th anniversary with the launch of a special pop-up exhibition at the Castlemaine Art Museum on Friday.
New directions for Wesley Hill Hall
The historic Wesley Hill Hall has been in use since the 1880s and is looking forward to new directions and to new blood.
New Health and Learning Hub on the horizon for Castlemaine
A new Health and Learning Hub in Castlemaine will deliver vital training for Victorians pursuing a career in healthcare, boosting local job opportunities and strengthening the region’s healthcare infrastructure.
A humane alternative
Mount Alexander Animal Welfare (MAAW) have voiced concerns about the use of inhumane cat traps around the region.
Theatre staff thank community
Dhelkaya Health’s Theatre staff took time out from their busy schedule recently to thank the Mount Alexander community for their help with the purchase of four new theatre trolleys.
Climate activists highlight grave issue
On Wednesday, members of the Red Rebels and the Central Victorian Climate Action Group joined Rise Up picketers outside MP Lisa Chesters offices in Bendigo for a 'funeral procession' through the centre of town.
Maternity service makes history
Dhelkaya Health has made history this month by welcoming the very first baby born via a planned caesarean through their midwifery group practice model.