Busking for Change
Community members are invited to join Winters Flat Primary School for a range of activities to celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day.
Vale Dianne
The community were saddened to hear of the passing of much-loved local nurse, midwife and breast care nurse Dianne McCoombe (nee Blakeley) on August 4.
Council approves subdivision in Chewton
Despite receiving 27 objections, Mount Alexander Shire councillors approved a proposal to subdivide 1.4 hectares of land.
Local attractions feature on Postcards
Castlemaine and Dja Dja Wurrung Country is set to feature in this Sunday’s episode of Postcards.
Contentious kangaroo issue continues
Mount Alexander Shire Council received a petition at last week's meeting supporting commercial kangaroo harvesting in the shire.
Multi-million dollar price tag for rail trail
A recent study found that the 60km disused rail corridor Castlemaine - Maryborough could be profitably repurposed as a world-class recreational trail.
Council rethinks dog ban on Western Reserve
At Tuesday's meeting of the council, Mayor Cr Rosie Annear passed a motion requesting more community consultation regarding the banning of dogs on Castlemaine's Western Reserve.
Pair arrested over alleged graffiti offences
It is alleged the pair have mostly worked together tagging all around the Castlemaine area.
Education cuts to hit most vulnerable students
Northern Victoria Region Nationals MP Gaelle Broad and Liberal MP Wendy Lovell invited Shadow Minister for Education Matthew Bach to visit schools in Castlemaine and Bendigo last Thursday to highlight issues impacting local students.
Maine backs Matildas
Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club members and local soccer fans descended on Castlemaine Theatre Royal on Wednesday evening to catch the Matildas historic FIFA Women's...
Speed limits in the spotlight
Concerned residents from Chewton and Wesley Hill have joined forces in a bid to address speed limit and safety issues along the Pyrenees Highway/Duke Street.
Council allocates funds to tackle graffiti
Community members waging war on graffiti across Castlemaine and the wider Mount Alexander region have welcomed news that council has allocated $59,000 in funding to tackle the problem in its latest budget.