Sizzling aths action: Camp hosts the Gift
Eve Lamb
Castlemaine's Camp Reserve is looking fast ahead of hosting some sizzling athletics action this Sunday with the running of the annual Castlemaine Gift.This...
Amalgamation approved
The state government has approved the amalgamation of the Maldon Hospital and Castlemaine Health.The boards of Maldon Hospital and Castlemaine Health have welcomed the...
Council votes ‘no’ on supermarket stance
Eve Lamb
Mount Alexander Shire Council will not be supporting the latest amended plan for a proposed new supermarket for Castlemaine when the matter goes...
Acheron unveiled!
The Victorian Goldfields Railway's (VGR) latest beautifully restored first class carriage - the Acheron - was officially unveiled with much fanfare on Wednesday this...
A new leash on life
Tarrengower Prison is celebrating the rehabilitation of its 500th foster greyhound, ‘Boston’ – trained through a program giving four-legged companions and prisoners a new...
Chance to help clean up Australia
Eve Lamb
All who like seeing Castlemaine and surrounds clean and litter-free will have a top chance to help make it happen when Clean Up...
Castlemaine park wins gold!
BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park has won gold in the caravan and holiday parks category at the Victorian Tourism Awards!Park operator Claire Height and...
‘The Ecologist’ claims portrait prize
Malmsbury artist Gabrielle Martin is the winner of the 2022 Maldon Portrait Prize.The winner of the Maldon Artist Network's (MANet) 'I Be Human' themed...
A priestly pursuit, Rev Vaughan’s exhibition
Eve Lamb
Reverend Darcy Vaughan is not just the local Anglican priest for Maldon and Newstead.He also has a keen eye for photography and a...
Win racked up for cyclists
Eve Lamb
Cyclists will be able to bring their bicycles with them when travelling on local bus routes in Castlemaine, Maldon, Bendigo and Heathcote following...
Local on the frontline of ocean conservation
The ocean is not often synonymous with Castlemaine but local resident James Brook has devoted over a decade to protecting it, serving as Captain...
Business advocate receives OAM
Castlemaine rural and regional business advocate Kerry Anderson has received an a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to business and...