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Panellists helped focus discussion on how to ensure all socio-economic groups benefit from the energy transition. (L-R) Annika Kearton (Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance), Oli Moraes (DJAARA), Jill Cainey from the Clean Energy Council and Frank Forster from the EnviroShop at Newstead. Photo: Shane Carey.

A plan for the future

Mount Alexander Shire played host to a 'Regional Zero Emissions Forum' at the Castlemaine Town Hall last Thursday March 16.The event was held by...
Deputy Commissioner Offender Services Sarah Miles, Minister for Corrections Enver Erdogan, Acting General Manager Loddon-Middleton Paul Lardner and Assistant Commissioner Operations Scott Jacques are pictured during Monday's visit.

Building a better future after prison

Minister for Corrections Enver Erdogan visited Loddon-Middleton Prison in Castlemaine on Monday to meet Corrections staff and prisoners who are part of the Vocational...
Keith Thompson and son Scott are pictured with the T900 rig driven by country music legend Slim Dusty.

Hall of Fame honour for local trucking company

A T900 Kenworth rig proudly owned by Thompson's Transport Castlemaine operator Keith Thompson is set to be installed in the 'Kenworth Dealer Hall of...
Service user and new mum Elloise Richards, La Trobe researchers Dr Méabh Cullinane and Dr Laura Whitburn, Midwifery Coordinator and Educator April Jardine and Dhelkaya Health CEO Sue Race are pictured at last Thursday evening's event at Buda.

Castlemaine’s new maternity service applauded

Dhelkaya Health’s Maternity Service has received a glowing review from women who gave birth at the service in its first year of operation. The...

Perth Collective to visit for Castlemaine State Festival

There is just one week to go until the official opening of the 2023 Castlemaine State Festival! This year's event is once again jam-packed...

Noel bids farewell

Well-known local figure Noel Muller has announced his retirement after a rewarding and varied 46-year career with Parks Victoria."I've done it all, garbage, toilet...

Castlemaine Fringe Festival kicks off tonight!

The 2023 Castlemaine Fringe Festival kicks off tonight, March 17 with a massive opening night celebration under the stars in Mechanics Lane featuring 10...
Lady William aka Di Lederman, Granny Smith Kay Francis and King Jonathan Phillip Musat are looking forward to Applefest 2023

Harcourt community celebrates Applefest 2023

The 2023 Harcourt Applefest is on today, Saturday March 11, will feature more than 50 market stalls, including food, wines, cider, local produce and...

Campaigning for safer road conditions

Attempting to cross the road in front of Grist Bakery at Wesley Hill feels akin to playing a game of Russian Roulette as cars...

Removing barriers for mountain bike riders

Founded in 2019 Trailhead Coaching, provides mountain bike skills coaching in either one-on-one or group sessions.Owner and founder, Jo Wall is passionate about working...
Castlemaine Hot Rod Centre chairperson Vicki Farrell is pictured with fellow member Rick Ling's 1923 T Model Ford Bucket. The hot rod was built back in 1973 and recently restored by Ling. "It was originally built by a friend from a McDonald Brothers kit. I spent around 1000 hours on the restoration," Ling said.

Autopia returns to Autoplex Castlemaine this weekend

The art of hot rodding has been part of our community for more than 60 years.Hot Rodders are crafters who take an older vehicle...
Volunteers worked hard to remove one and a half skips of rubbish from local creeks.

Volunteers clean up local creeks as part of Clean Up Australia Day

Last Sunday March 5 volunteers from the Friends of Campbells Creek and the community joined Clean-up Australia Day, focusing on three kilometres of creeks...

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