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Paying tribute to Castlemaine-born footy legend Ron Barassi

Local residents have paid tribute to legendary Aussie rules footballer Ron Barassi.

Council plan for disability inclusion

A three-year plan designed to help reduce barriers for people living with a disability will soon be launched by Mount Alexander Shire Council.

Local supporters join Melbourne ‘Yes’ walk

A contingent of local Castlemaine Yes23 supporters jumped on board the 'Yes' train to join hundreds of others from across central Victoria at the...

Red Rebels to gather

Central Vic Climate Action is hosting a number of events to encourage creative action in response to the escalating environmental crisis including a parade...

Vossloh Cogifer set to relocate

Iconic local manufacturer Vossloh Cogifer has confirmed plans to relocate its rail manufacturing operations to Epsom in the next two years.

Locals meet to discuss future of ‘The Hub’

A crowd of around 50 community members turned out at the public meeting convened by the newly formed Castlemaine Community Co-operative at Castlemaine Town Hall on Wednesday night.

NBN fixed wireless network upgrading

Work has begun on upgrades to the NBN fixed wireless network in Baringhup and Mount Tarrengower.

Three decades shoulder to shoulder

The Newstead Men's Shed will be joining Sheds around the country to celebrate three decades of connection, community and camaraderie.

Older Adults Matter Too

According to a recent Victorian Coroners report, there has been a nine per cent increase in suicides in Victoria since 2021 with an increase of 32 per cent in men aged 65 and above.

Puppy rescued from mine shaft

A labrador puppy was rescued from a 25-metre-deep mine shaft in Maldon on Sunday afternoon.

Businesses on high alert after burglaries

Castlemaine business owners are on high alert following a series of break-ins over the past three months.

Referendum date announced

On Wednesday Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the referendum for the Voice will be held on October 14.

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