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Explore the history of the ‘Government Camp’

As part of the 2024 National Heritage Heritage Festival local residents and visitors to the region will have the chance to learn about Castlemaine's former Government Camp at Camp Reserve and surrounds.

‘Office in the Trees’

A new 'Hub Workspace' facility aimed to cater for the new traveller 'business nomads' was officially unveiled at the BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park on Wednesday.

Mental health training

Lifeline, a leading provider of crisis support and suicide prevention services, is pleased to announce a series of

Diversifying skill sets

GMW has 10 storage officers in the Loddon and Campaspe region, which include storages such as Cairn Curran Reservoir, Lake Eppalock, and Tullaroop Reservoir.

Anzac memories

With Anzac Day 2024 just around the corner our friends at the Castlemaine Pioneers and Old Residents Association have very kindly shared these three incredible images which were captured 109 years ago of Castlemaine district troops gathering at the Castlemaine Railway Station in 1915 to head off to serve in The Great War.

Murray to Moyne medal honour

The Murray to Moyne cycle relay has formally recognised Castlemaine Rouleurs cycling team captain Gary Bunn for his long-standing contribution to the relay and...

Spate of serious accidents on local roads

SES Castlemaine volunteers were called to three separate motor vehicle accidents on Monday.

Everesting for R U OK!

Castlemaine Cycling Club member Adam Jackson undertook the ultimate challenge last Saturday, ‘Everesting’ the north side of Mount Alexander 33 times.

Celebrating our mechanical past 

Mount Alexander Vintage Engine Club's (MAVEC) annual Vintage Engine and Machinery Rally returns to the Dave Bennett Reserve at Muckleford this weekend April 13 and 14. 

Fire restrictions end Monday

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at on Monday, April 15 at 1am for the remainder of the North West region including Mount...

Chewton Chat celebrates 25 years

The Chewton Chat, a volunteer run community newspaper, recently celebrated its 25th birthday and the printing of the 300th edition. The 'Chat' came to life...

Making a difference in a young person’s life

The TAC L2P program and its network of volunteer mentors make an incredible difference for young Victorians who may otherwise be unable to learn to drive.

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