Nourishing the shire’s new mums
Like many new mums, Harcourt resident Siena Tagliabue found the shift from full-time employment to being at home with a newborn all day to...
Light in the Dark – reclaiming culture for community
As part of the Words in Winter 2025 Encore Weekend (August 29-31) Stony Creek Gallery in Daylesford will be hosting a session this Saturday...
Councils join alliance with union protesting new fund
A working group comprised of 14 Victorian councils is supporting the United Firefighters Union's protest against the state government's new Emergency Services Volunteer Fund.The...
Funding win for Punctum
Punctum is thrilled to be among nine local creative projects selected to receive funding under the Creative Australia Arts Projects and International Engagement Fund...
Boriss wows judges
Castlemaine's Boriss Bendrups appeared on Monday night's blind auditions for The Voice Australia 2025!
The 18 year old impressed celebrity judges and global superstars Melanie...
Can we fix it? Yes, we can!
Newstead Men's Shed celebrated the re-opening of their newly refurbished fire shed on Tuesday in the glorious sunshine, following the coldest morning we've had...
Chewton community raises over $50,000 for local clubs and charities
The Chewton Service Station has reached an impressive milestone as part of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic), helping process more than $50,000 in...
World class hub opened
Bendigo TAFE and Dhelkaya Health were excited to officially launch the new Community Health and Learning Hub in Castlemaine on Thursday.
Minister for Skills and...
BIG Project grant to fund affordable housing in Maldon
The Mount Alexander Shire Council has welcomed a $650,000 grant from Community Bank Maldon & District for the development of affordable housing in Maldon.
The...
Tiny house educator featured on Australian Story
Castlemaine-based business Fred’s Tiny Houses will be featured on the ABC’s award-winning program Australian Story on Monday August 25 at 8pm.The episode will share...
Energy decision sparks concerns
Last week's announcement that Solstice Energy will wind up its compressed natural gas (CNG) supply to Maldon at the end of 2026 has some...
Last chance to view blockbuster exhibition
Castlemaine Art Museum’s First Blockbuster exhibition featuring the works of renowned local artist 'Sir' Leslie Thornton has proved a big hit with
locals and tourists...