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Construction ceases at new tourist destination

Construction at Porcupine Village in Maldon has been forced to a standstill due to breaches of permit application conditions.

Local business owner goes viral

Castlemaine's Blue Sea Fish Shop owner Chris Dimopoulos went viral on TikTok last week with a video slamming McDonald's for stealing all the potatoes. Watch the video here.
The Forest Street overpass was repainted in late November. Photo: Bill Wiglesworth.

Castlemaine graffiti response ramps up

The Castlemaine region was struck with another spate of graffiti vandalism over the holiday period.
Hey Day Events Kate Larsen is packed up and ready to make the trek to Campbells Creek this weekend for the sixth annual Collectables Fair.

Collectors paradise awaits at Campbells Creek Collectables Fair

The sixth annual Campbells Creek Collectables Fair returns to the Campbells Creek Community Centre this weekend, January 21-22.
Red Bellied Blake Snake. Photo: Adrian Martins.

Snake sightings on the rise

Local residents are being urged to be wary after a spike in local snake reports in the Castlemaine region following the 2022 floods and recent rain events.
Newstead Live director Kelly Skinner is excited about the long awaited return of the beloved local festival.

Newstead Live to return next weekend!

The countdown is on until the highly anticipated return of the Newstead Live Music Festival next weekend.
Monster Meeting commemoration coordinator Pat Healy is passionate about sharing the history of this pivotal event.

A significant part of our heritage

Chewton resident, keen historian and Chewton Domain Society's Monster Meeting commemoration coordinator Patricia Healy has responded to the article in last Friday's Mail.
CSF Youth Media team members interview HALT co-founder Jeremy Forbes.

Castlemaine State Festival Youth Media opportunity

Calling all young folks aged 13-25. Do you have an interest in media? Do you care about culture? Want to express your opinion whilst...
Centenarian Dorothy Scholten is proudly pictured with her daughters Helen McClure, Julie Walmsley and Linda Bright.

Local identity Dorothy Scholten turns 100!

Dorothy (nee Juniper) was born at the Castlemaine Hospital on January 11, 1923 and was raised at Chewton.
Castlemaine resident Debra Nicholl has been appointed CEO of Elder Rights Advocacy.

Local advocate to head Elder Rights Advocacy

Castlemaine resident Debra Nicholls has been appointed as the new CEO of Elder Rights Advocacy (ERA).

A juxtaposition of life in Lviv Oblast Ukraine

Castlemaine Art Museum's (CAM) latest 'Summer Terrace Projection' installation features a photographic series by talented local photographer Piper Albrecht from the artist's time in...
Local writer, former barrister, keen bushwalker and co-founder of Australian wilderness adventure magazine 'Wild' Brian Walters AM SC.

The Goldfields: World Heritage, or a Legacy of Shame?

Two former premiers are the face of a World Heritage bid for the Central Victorian Goldfields. All 13 local councils have supported the bid,...

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