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Christmas comes to Maldon

Maldon's annual Shopping Spree has been a highlight on the social calendar for locals and visitors for the past 20 years. The fun-filled event,...
Joshua Kelly is proudly pictured with his family's HHA rig.

Thousands flock to Rotary Truck Show

The 34th HHA & Larsen’s Castlemaine Rotary Truck Show returned to a full program over the weekend with one the biggest turn-out of entrants...
Castlemaine Lions Club charter members in attendance are pictured cutting the cake with second Vice President Ron Gartside. Photos: Erin Nichol.

Lions celebrate 50 years

Castlemaine Lions Club celebrated its 50th Anniversary on November 20 with a special gathering at the Lions clubhouse in Kennedy Street, Castlemaine.

Labor wins and Maree Edwards returned to office

Labor has returned to government with an increased majority winning 52 of the 45 seats needed in the lower house, compared to the Liberal/Nationals...

Convoy to roll into Campbells Creek for Truck Show

The HHA & Larsen’s Castlemaine Rotary Truck Show returns to the Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve this weekend, November 26-27.  Among the truckers set to support...

HARRIS, John

John’s brother Peter and son David kindly sat down with the Mail to share some of the milestones from his life.

Respect women: call it out

Today marks the beginning of this year's 16 Days of Activism campaign, an annual, global movement, established by the United Nations.

South Castlemaine Kinder celebrates 50 years

The South Castlemaine Kindergarten celebrated their 50th anniversary with a special event at the Etty Street centre on Tuesday afternoon. The celebrations were attended by...

New science and tech centre unveiled at Castlemaine Steiner School

Castlemaine Steiner School's Science, Design, and Technology Centre officially opened earlier this month with a visit from Bendigo Federal MP Lisa Chesters, on behalf...
Andrew Shirres member of the Newstead Arts Hub committee.

Small things that inspire big ideas

The Newstead Arts Hub is set to host the inaugural 2023 ‘It’s a Small World’ Sculpture Prize.The arts hub is seeking entries from both...
Cr Rosie Annear was appointed as Mayor of Mount Alexander Shire Council on Tuesday evening to the delight of her parents and her daughters. L-R: Robyn, Aurora, Rosie, Odessa, and David.

Council appoints young female mayor

Councillor Rosie Annear, a representative of Castlemaine Ward, was unanimously voted in as the new mayor of Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) during Tuesday...

Circus Mania hits Castlemaine as festival opens!

Circus Mania has struck Castlemaine with the inaugural circus festival kicking off with a massive opening night extravaganza last night and continuing through until...

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