Chewton wildlife sanctuary opens its gates
Jirrahlinga Dingo Conservation and Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the heart of the Chewton bushland, is a wonderfully engaging experience for people of all ages,...
Celebrating 20 years
A small but hardy group of community members turned out to join Chewton Domain Society and Parks Victoria in celebrating the 20th birthday of...
Our Castlemaine Mail/ Don Newshounds celebrated
The seventh annual Castlemaine Mail/DON KR Castlemaine Newshounds awards were held at the Castlemaine Library foyer last Saturday December 11.With the generous support of DON...
Goldfields Quilters sewing for a cause
Every two years the Goldfields Quilters host an exhibition and hold a fundraising raffle to raise funds for the community.This year the raffle successfully...
Castlemaine Primary SRC seek funding for a new playground
The Student Representative Council (SRC) at Castlemaine Primary School is advocating for a new playground to replace the school's deteriorating play space.Parents and the...
Local objector group Size Matters responds to supermarket decision
Local objector group Size Matters has worked hard to keep the local community informed of the VCAT panel hearing process and developments. Here their...
Castlemaine Woolies gets the green light
The Victorian Civil Administration Tribunal (VCAT) has released its long awaited decision in relation to the proposed supermarket for Castlemaine's former gasworks site.
The authority...
Beautiful true love story from 1949 wins Theatre Royal prize
Merle met her future husband Les at the local theatre back in 1949 and shared a love story spanning more than six decades.
Happy Guildford Grumpies gain official recognition
The Guildford Grumpies have been recognised by the Victorian Men’s Shed Association with official membership to the Men’s Shed network.
Big4 unveils luxurious new accessible villa
As the community celebrated the International Day of People with Disability last week, award-winning BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park unveiled a new accessible accommodation option.
Legacy spreads Christmas cheer
Castlemaine Legacy hosted an afternoon tea for its Legacy Ladies, dedicated Legatees and former Legatee volunteers at the Castlemaine RSL Hall in Mostyn Street...
Flood levee fears continue to rise
With higher than average rainfalls across the state, residents of Newstead are demanding Mount Alexander Shire Council undertake works before it's too late.