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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.

Gallery: Anzacs honoured

Crowds turned at in force at Dawn Services and Anzac Day Services across the region last Thursday morning April 25 as we went to press.

Castlemaine bowlers celebrate

Castlemaine Bowling Club held their annual dinner and presentation evening Saturday, April 27.

Flu season

Bendigo Health’s Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit (LMPHU) is urging residents to book an influenza vaccination.

Digging into the Gold Rush

As part of the National Trust Australian Heritage Festival 2024, a highly successful event was held in Castlemaine on Saturday, attended by over 120 people.

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