Silent vigils against nuclear power
On Tuesday Castlemaine’s eighth and final pre-election Silent Vigil against Nuclear Power was held on the steps of the Castlemaine's historic Market Building and Visitor Centre.
Nationals a mecca for rodders
Every two years the Australian Street Rod Federation (ASRF) conducts an event called The Nationals.
A time to remember
We have just passed the two most sacred days of the year.
New chapter begins for Vossloh
Vossloh Cogifer Australia has officially opened its new production plant for railroad turnouts in Epsom.
Unsuitable and unsafe
The incline in front of St Mary's Church Hall on Hargraves Street has been a hive of activity this week as campaign volunteers dressed in (almost) every colour of the rainbow stood guard on the hill, handing out pamphlets.
Anzac Day crowds gather to remember
Huge crowds turned out for the dawn and main services in Castlemaine on Friday to commemorate Anzac Day.
Missing person located
Last week, Castlemaine SES volunteers assisted Victoria Police in a two-day search for a missing person in the Castlemaine/Muckleford area.
Deliberate destruction disappoints
The deliberate destruction of two Radio88fm signs which were set alight at the intersection of Hargreaves/Forest Streets last weekend has deeply distressed station operators Mazza Bennet and Ian Braybrook.
Reckless riders put on notice
Castlemaine residents have raised concerns about a spate of modified electric bike and scooter incidents being committed by youths.
Operation Compass continues this weekend
Road Policing Operation Compass kicked off last Thursday April 17, with Goldfields Police targeting speeding, impaired drivers, distraction, fatigue and seatbelts and unauthorised driving all major contributors to road trauma.
Feet tapping in gardens
Visitors to Castlemaine Botanical Gardens on Easter Saturday walked into a toe tapping time.
Historical Society celebrates 60 years
The Castlemaine Historical Society Inc is gearing up to celebrate its 60th anniversary next month.
