Locals scoop Music Victoria nominations
Nominations for the public-voted categories of the Music Victoria Awards were announced last week with talent from Castlemaine and surrounds featuring heavily.The Taproom and...
Lions Club to celebrate 50 years
Castlemaine Lions Club will celebrate its 50th Anniversary this Sunday November 20 at a gathering at the Lions clubhouse in Kennedy Street, Castlemaine.All past...
Local candidates go head to head
Local group Democracy for Dinner hosted their 'Meet the Candidates' event at The Taproom at Shedshaker Brewing on Tuesday evening.Housing, health, climate and how...
Debut festival takes the stage at Lot 19
Australian musicians will take to the stage at Lot 19 this weekend for the much-anticipated Backyard Fest.
Historic Taradale Methodist church for sale
Former Mount Alexander Shire mayor Jim Norris and his wife Carmel a former secondary school teacher, are selling their home; a beautifully restored Methodist Church built in 1865.
Council provides funding to boost local events
Mount Alexander Shire Council is pleased to announce that 15 groups will share in $34,000 in grants to activate events across the shire.
Labor promises funding for Maldon Museum if re-elected
A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will support the Maldon Vintage Machinery and Museum, so they can continue to celebrate the rich history of Maldon...
Local resident into the semi-finals of the Doug Moran Portrait Prize
Local resident Allis Hamilton is a semi-finalist for the 2022 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize with her painting ‘Where the Old Horse Wanders on the Crest of the Hill'.
Council ranger’s vehicle involved in accident
Mount Alexander Shire Council's Ranger’s vehicle was involved in a collision on October 26, resulting in damage that is currently in the process of being repaired.
Locals fight to stop sale of historic Yandoit church
A group of Yandoit locals has banded together to stop the old Uniting Church from being sold, successfully securing a lease until November 2023.
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Gathering of Kindness aims to encourage culture change in healthcare
Burnout, bullying, workforce retention, toxicity and abuse are endemic in the medical system, and with the continued strains of the pandemic, there has never been a better time for change.
Workspace to get $3 million in state funds for relocation
Workspace will be moving from its current Halford Street location to the former secondary school in Etty Street by January 2024.