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Authorities act on Castlemaine tent city

As the housing crisis worsens the visibility of homelessness is becoming more apparent.

Minor flooding after deluge

Castlemaine SES crews attended a number of flooding incidents as heavy rain swept across the region.

Boorp Boorp Boondyil exhibition wins award

The Boorp Boorp Boondyil (passing knowledge on to our children) exhibition at the Market Building in Castlemaine dedicated to sharing Jaara stories and teachings has been recognised with a Reconciliation Victoria award.

Community walks for Reconciliation

More than 290 community members joined the Chewton Primary School's second annual 'Reconciliation Walk'.

Injection of funds for affordable vet clinic

With a lot of hard work and dedication from a team of locals, the Regional Community Vet Clinic have successfully secured the funding for...

Surgeon by day, punk rocker by night

Ravenswood reconstructive plastic surgeon and Aussie punk rocker Dr Alex Cameron and his band Bad//Dreems have just dropped a new album HOO HA!
Vale Dallas Keogh-Frankling. March 23, 2006 – May 27, 2023.

Outpouring of love for Dallas

The local community has wrapped its arms around the family and friends of Dallas Keogh-Frankling in the wake of the sudden death of the local Under 18 footballer.

Wararack to launch climate plan

In response to the climate crisis, local coalition Wararack is launching a shire-wide, community-led effort to establish regenerative ways of living.

Calling all young filmmakers!

Entries are now open for the fourth annual COscars Youth Film Festival.

Castlemaine novelist Ellie Marney releases new book: “Some Shall Break”

New York Times bestselling YA author and Castlemaine local Ellie Marney is back with a new book.
Vale Dallas Keogh-Frankling. March 23, 2006 – May 27, 2023.

Club in mourning

Castlemaine Football Netball Club is mourning the sudden death of Under 18s footballer Dallas Keogh-Frankling on Saturday afternoon.The 17-year-old collapsed after playing in a...

Football community in shock

The Castlemaine community is hurting with the news of the tragic death of 17 year old Castlemaine footballer Dallas Keogh-Frankling on Saturday. The Castlemaine Football...

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