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Members of Castlemaine Primary School's Student Representative Council are pictured with Liberal representative and Member for Northern Victoria region Wendy Lovell MLC during her December 2 visit.

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...
Size Matters inaugural meeting in December 2020 drew a huge crowd of local residents keen to have their say on the proposed development.

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...
An artwork of the proposed supermarket on the approach to Castlemaine.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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