Exploring the future of housing
Castlemaine Free University's 'Resident-led Housing Workshop' next Wednesday promises to be a significant one for all those interested in addressing the housing crisis.
Maclaurin claims Maldon prize
This year's major prize was won by local artist Robert Maclaurin for his oil painting 'Wild Winter Mountain, Leanganook'.
A visual feast at Shades of Gray
"People say they've never seen anything like it anywhere in the world," artist and owner Peter Gray told the Mail.
Council applauded for continuing care
Last week, following national reforms in aged care, Mount Alexander Shire councillors unanimously resolved to continue providing and expanding the council's aged care services.
Commuters to benefit from new train service
Castlemaine train commuters are set to benefit from more services after the introduction of a new early morning service to Bendigo as part of...
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...