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Business hub for Castlemaine BIG4

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters MP visited the BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park last Thursday to announce their successful grant of $90,420 to...

This too shall pass

The work of late local photographer, Mary Thompson, has been given new life after a series of old slide films were discovered in an...

Vinnies needs you!

Vinnie's Shop Castlemaine is looking for volunteers to join their wonderful team, sorting and selling a range of goods to help provide crucial material...

Join Adventure Bingo!

Adventure Bingo, which initially launched in 2020 in the townships of Castlemaine, Maryborough, Bendigo, Wedderburn, and Kyneton, has now launched in the towns of...
Panellists helped focus discussion on how to ensure all socio-economic groups benefit from the energy transition. (L-R) Annika Kearton (Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance), Oli Moraes (DJAARA), Jill Cainey from the Clean Energy Council and Frank Forster from the EnviroShop at Newstead. Photo: Shane Carey.

A plan for the future

Mount Alexander Shire played host to a 'Regional Zero Emissions Forum' at the Castlemaine Town Hall last Thursday March 16.The event was held by...
Keith Thompson and son Scott are pictured with the T900 rig driven by country music legend Slim Dusty.

Hall of Fame honour for local trucking company

A T900 Kenworth rig proudly owned by Thompson's Transport Castlemaine operator Keith Thompson is set to be installed in the 'Kenworth Dealer Hall of...
Service user and new mum Elloise Richards, La Trobe researchers Dr Méabh Cullinane and Dr Laura Whitburn, Midwifery Coordinator and Educator April Jardine and Dhelkaya Health CEO Sue Race are pictured at last Thursday evening's event at Buda.

Castlemaine’s new maternity service applauded

Dhelkaya Health’s Maternity Service has received a glowing review from women who gave birth at the service in its first year of operation. The...

Perth Collective to visit for Castlemaine State Festival

There is just one week to go until the official opening of the 2023 Castlemaine State Festival! This year's event is once again jam-packed...

Noel bids farewell

Well-known local figure Noel Muller has announced his retirement after a rewarding and varied 46-year career with Parks Victoria."I've done it all, garbage, toilet...

Castlemaine Fringe Festival kicks off tonight!

The 2023 Castlemaine Fringe Festival kicks off tonight, March 17 with a massive opening night celebration under the stars in Mechanics Lane featuring 10...
Lady William aka Di Lederman, Granny Smith Kay Francis and King Jonathan Phillip Musat are looking forward to Applefest 2023

Harcourt community celebrates Applefest 2023

The 2023 Harcourt Applefest is on today, Saturday March 11, will feature more than 50 market stalls, including food, wines, cider, local produce and...

Campaigning for safer road conditions

Attempting to cross the road in front of Grist Bakery at Wesley Hill feels akin to playing a game of Russian Roulette as cars...

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