Lifeline says thanks
This National Volunteer Week, Lifeline is shining a light on its volunteers and the critical role they play in giving thousands of people across Australia hope and connection around the clock each and every day.
Paris Opera Ballet!
Do you enjoy ballet? If so you can catch a performance by the Paris Opera Ballet with two screenings of their ballet Don Quixote at our very own Theatre Royal Castlemaine this Sunday May 26 at 3pm and next Tuesday May 28 at 10am. Inspired by Marius Petipa’s choreography, Rudolf Nureyev’s Don Quixote is a true celebration of dance with a Spanish flavour. Immerse yourself in ballet culture right here on our doorstep! Visit www.theatreroyalcastlemaine.com.au for all the latest happenings.
Postcards in Maldon
The historic township of Maldon is set to feature in an episode of the popular TV series Postcards, airing on June 2.
Healthy soil workshop and farm visit
Now is the perfect time to assess the health of your soil.
Prison Pet Partnership
The greyhound foster program at Tarrengower Prison has been successfully matching prisoners with retired racing dogs for over a decade, giving both the four-legged companions, and the prisoners a new lease on life.
A dose of appreciation
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church’s Rapid Relief Team (RRT) has proudly supported International Nurses Day with volunteers who hosted an appreciation lunch for nurses at Dhelkaya Health.
Reviving history
After 15 months of meticulous restoration efforts led by a dedicated team of Victorian Goldfields Railway volunteers and staff, the historic locomotive J549 is proudly returning to service, breathing new life into a piece of railway heritage.
Vale John Turnbull
The local community were saddened by the passing of Castlemaine State Festival stalwart, environmental advocate and passionate community campaigner, John Mervyn Turnbull on April 17. John's wife Jacqui has kindly shared some milestones and memories from his life.
Art Show gathers momentum
Rotary Castlemaine’s 35th Annual Art Show is set to return on the King’s Birthday weekend, June 6–10.
Annual tree works
Mount Alexander Shire Council will begin its annual tree maintenance program in June.
Taradale Youth Space opens
The Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting young community members to visit the brand-new youth space in Taradale.
Making musical memories
Castlemaine Secondary College's (CSC) stage band and vocal ensemble are still flying high after their unforgettable experience at the 'Generations In Jazz' festival in Mount Gambier, South Australia on May 3-5.