GALLERY: Bizarre storm cell wreaks havoc
A bizarre storm cell passed across Castlemaine on Wednesday causing flash flooding and extreme hail.
South with the Seabirds
Former Castlemaine lad and award-winning author and illustrator Jess McGeachin released his latest book South with the Seabirds on Tuesday this week.
CSC celebrates rainbow kids
Castlemaine Secondary College marked Wear It Purple Day last Friday with a vibrant and heartwarming celebration of its rainbow students.
Relics recovered
The Friends of Wattle Gully Gold Mine and the Prospectors and Miners Association (PMAV) are thrilled to report that two gauges from the historic Wattle Gully Gold Mine at Chewton are now in the safe keeping of the Maldon Vintage Machinery and Museum.
Senator stops over
Federal Senator for Victoria Steph Hodgins-May stopped over in Castlemaine on Wednesday afternoon for a listening post at Maxi IGA Castlemaine about the childcare crisis in our shire.
Community connections
Youngsters from the Harcourt Pre-School enjoyed a special visit to Harcourt's new Coolstore Cafe on Tuesday morning.
Green thumbs gather
The Garden Afternoon held at the Campbells Creek Bowling Club on Tuesday August 27 was a resounding success.
Join the Bioblitz!
Community members interested in playing the role of Citizen Scientists in the upcoming 2024 Great Southern Bioblitz (September 20-23) are invited to attend a local 'Citizen Science Photography Walk' this Sunday September 8.
Violent act leads to $500 fine
A 52-year-old man who pleaded guilty to charges of property damage, appeared at the Castlemaine Magistrates Court on Friday August 30.
Ute crash
Police are investigating after a ute reportedly collided with a stationary vehicle on the Midland Highway and came to rest on a verge at Barkers Creek last weekend.
Stolen Sequels
On the back of their success with Batthew Aromascent and the Missing Corpse Flower.
CSC celebrates rainbow kids
Castlemaine Secondary College (CSC) marked Wear It Purple Day last Friday with a vibrant and heartwarming celebration of its rainbow students, uniting the local community in a shared expression of acceptance and support.