Sandy Creek update
Four weeks have passed since the Mount Alexander Shire Council advised the owners of Sandy Creek Clydesdales that they needed to cease tours and lessons on their property in Maldon.
Major V/Line disruptions
Rail Tram and Bus Union members employed by V/Line will take protected industrial action in the form of a work stoppage from 3am to 4pm today, Friday March 8.
All go at Parkrun!
Autumn is here and parkrun is easier on cooler mornings. A total of 142 people attended Castlemaine Parkrun last Saturday morning March 2 including seven visitors, six local first timers and six people who have now completed over 300 parkruns each.
Celebrate at Taradale
With the calendar month to the start of autumn in full swing, the days in central Victoria have the promise to be golden ones weather-wise. No wonder events held at this time of the year are so popular! And that, of course, includes the Taradale Mineral Springs Festival.
Cyclists excel at Nationals
Castlemaine Cycling Club was proud to have three riders compete at the AusCycling Elite and Junior 19 National Track Championships at Brisbane from March 1-5.
Finals loom for Cannons
The Castlemaine Cannons Basketball Association Senior Men's, Women's, Junior Girls and Juniors competitions are nearing the pointy end of the season.
Iconic ‘Big Tree’ loses large limb
Mount Alexander Shire Council was saddened to learn of the damage to Guildford's much-loved and majestic River Red Gum, or 'The Big Tree' as it is affectionately known to locals, last week.
Creating lasting memories
On Monday, the new youth space at Norwood Hill Recreation Reserve was officially opened by local and state government officials, followed by a smoking ceremony conducted by Djarra Elder Uncle Rick Nelson.
Vale Joan Webster OAM
The Castlemaine community were saddened to learn of the passing of Joan Webster OAM on February 19, 2024 in her 95th year. Joan’s family...
Castlemaine Historical Society meeting
Castlemaine Historical Society will hold the next meeting on Monday March 4.
‘Development by stealth’
Debate raged at Tuesday's meeting of the Mount Alexander Shire Council as the councillors, divided in their opinions, discussed a planning permit application to build a second home on a farming property in Castlemaine.
The Dove on the market
Castlemaine's much-loved Dove Café has gone on the market presenting the opportunity for an enthusiastic new owner to take the iconic local business into...