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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...
Local nominees The Taproom's Doug Falconer, Theatre Royal Castlemaine's Felicity Cripps and Jace Rogers of DEAD are pictured at The Taproom. Photo: Fred Farquhar.

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...
Charter Members David Blake, Brian Bannerman and Cliff Sheehan and their partners and Lions Ladies Helen Blake, Norma Bannerman and Joy Sheehan cut the Lions 20th Anniversary Cake.

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...
Candidates Maree Edwards(Labor), James Searle (Greens), Wayne Taylor (Legalise Cannabis), Ken Price (Liberal), Matt Bansemer (Independent) and Marilyn Nuske (Independent) are welcomed by D4D mediator Bryn Davies.

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.

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