Vale John Holland
The Castlemaine community were saddened by the passing of much loved local community member and former teacher John Holland on September 28.
Local businesses celebrated
Castlemaine's Theatre Royal was packed on Wednesday evening with more than 130 business representatives from across the shire gathering for the 2023 Mount Alexander Business Awards.
Celebrating 70 years
Castlemaine Highland Pipe Band will celebrate its 70th Anniversary at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens rotunda this Sunday November 19.
MainFM wins at national awards
Castlemaine radio station 94.9 MainFM has picked up two trophies at the recent Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Awards in Adelaide!
Buda’s Traditional Arts Fair
Buda Historic Home & Garden is once again hosting its popular Traditional Arts Fair on Sunday November 19.
Set amongst the spectacular spring garden Buda...
‘The missing middle’ of the housing crisis
The Northern Arts Hotel had a full-house on Wednesday as people came together to participate in the Resident-led Housing Workshop as part of Castlemaine Free University's monthly events.
Daylesford accident investigation continues
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives continue to investigate a fatal collision at Daylesford on Sunday that claimed the lives of three adults and two children.
Campbells Creek man wins $93,000
A Campbells Creek man has confessed it feels like he’s experienced déjà vu having won $93,000 in a recent Keno draw only a year after winning division one in another lottery game.
Inspiring journey raises funds and awareness
One of the McGrath Foundation’s most dedicated supporters, Dr Prabodh Malhotra, stopped over in Castlemaine on Wednesday on his inspirational walk from Melbourne's MCG to the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Meeting to shed light on Goldfields UNESCO bid
Would you like to learn more about the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid?
Fire Danger Period about to begin
The Fire Danger Period will begin for municipalities in CFA’s District 2 in the coming weeks.
Hundreds gather for peace
Several hundred community members gathered in Victory Park on Sunday for the first Free Palestine Central Victoria solidarity rally.
