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Castlemaine RSL president John Whiddon, mayor Rosie Annear and Castlemaine RSL secretary Barb Templar are pictured at Tuesday's service.

Anzac Day crowds pause to remember

Community members turned out in force at Anzac Day services across the local region on Tuesday April 25.A huge crowd gathered to honour our...

Wedding industry winners

Local winery and wedding venue, Harcourt Valley Winery recently won 'Best Wedding Venue' in the Ballarat and Bendigo Wedding Industry Awards.This is the third...

Hope for the future of housing

"I never thought I'd be homeless. There's always an undercurrent of people thinking you did something wrong, but it can happen to anyone."These are...

Councillors disappointed by response

Councillors at last Tuesday's meeting of the council expressed their dissatisfaction and disappointment at the Department of Transport's response to safety concerns from residents...

The Australian Heritage Festival

The National Trust Australian Heritage Festival in Castlemaine, Maldon and surrounds commenced this week. With events running until May 18 grab hold of the...

New community lunch in Castlemaine

Last Friday saw volunteers at the Parish Hall (next to the Castlemaine Anglican Church) serving delicious homemade meat and vegetarian lasagne with a decedent...

WWII corporal Maisie Douglas celebrates 100th birthday

Maisie was born in Castlemaine on April 13, 1923. And she has some great advice to the younger generations.

‘We all want to be Santa Claus’: Councillors at odds over rate rises

Mount Alexander Shire councillors engaged in intense debate regarding rate rises at Tuesday's council meeting.

Supporting and celebrating refugees in our community

The Castlemaine Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) group has a long tradition of holding events to celebrate Refugee Week, which this year is from June 18 to 24.

Housing crisis worsening – Community forum to seek solutions

My Home Network has warned that the region's affordable housing crisis is worsening. A public forum in Castlemaine next month aims to find a solution.

Youth Take Over interns launch new Gift website

Last week nine interns from Youth Take Over Loddon Campaspe hosted an event at Castlemaine Contemporary Art Space (CASPA) to launch the creative outcome...

Avenue of 83 Anzacs

Newstead resident Lesley Dooley moved to the region six years ago. Her property overlooks the Avenue of Honour which serves as a reminder of...

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