Ultrasound for Red Box Shelter
The much-loved Red Box Wildlife Shelter has received a new ultrasound machine - just in time for World Kangaroo Day on Tuesday.
Climate crisis concert
The School Strike for Climate group from Castlemaine Secondary College will be hosting a concert on Saturday November 11 at The Goods Shed to...
Anzac spirit lives on in Newstead
If you happened to be driving through Newstead on Saturday morning you might have glimpsed more than 150 volunteers lining the Avenue of Honour for an old fashioned working bee.
Our region voted yes
Mount Alexander Shire saw 59.1 per cent of its local residents voting in favour of the alteration to the constitution and the establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.
Council keeps aged care services
At a confidential meeting of Mount Alexander Shire Council on Tuesday, councillors unanimously resolved to continue providing and also expand the council’s aged care services.
Girl Guides hop into action
To celebrate World Kangaroo Day on October 24, Mount Alexander Girl Guides aka the 'Raindrops' put on a kangaroo themed puppet show on Sunday for the aged care residents at Ellery House.
Free green waste disposal available
Mount Alexander Shire Council is once again offering free green waste disposal to help residents prepare homes and properties for the upcoming fire danger...
GALLERY: Whole Loddon Love at Baringhup Hall
Last Sunday saw Baringhup Hall host the final of Whole Loddon Love: a series of five flood recovery events held across the Loddon Valley.
Whole Loddon Love after floods
This week marks 12 months since the devastating 2022 floods ravaged much of our local region, state and beyond.This Sunday one of the communities...
Brazen thieves target Castlemaine region
Castlemaine Police are encouraging residents to be vigilant following a recent spate of thefts over the past few weeks.
Chewton Primary School celebrates 150 years
Chewton Primary School is celebrating its 150th anniversary this Sunday starting with a parade along Hunter Street.
Keeping motorcyclists safe
It's Motorcyclist Awareness Month – an annual initiative, led by the Motorcycling Community Engagement Panel, the month long campaign is organised in collaboration with...