Businesses on high alert after burglaries
Castlemaine business owners are on high alert following a series of break-ins over the past three months.
Referendum date announced
On Wednesday Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the referendum for the Voice will be held on October 14.
Busking for Change
Community members are invited to join Winters Flat Primary School for a range of activities to celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day.
Vale Dianne
The community were saddened to hear of the passing of much-loved local nurse, midwife and breast care nurse Dianne McCoombe (nee Blakeley) on August 4.
Council approves subdivision in Chewton
Despite receiving 27 objections, Mount Alexander Shire councillors approved a proposal to subdivide 1.4 hectares of land.
Local attractions feature on Postcards
Castlemaine and Dja Dja Wurrung Country is set to feature in this Sunday’s episode of Postcards.
Contentious kangaroo issue continues
Mount Alexander Shire Council received a petition at last week's meeting supporting commercial kangaroo harvesting in the shire.
Multi-million dollar price tag for rail trail
A recent study found that the 60km disused rail corridor Castlemaine - Maryborough could be profitably repurposed as a world-class recreational trail.
Council rethinks dog ban on Western Reserve
At Tuesday's meeting of the council, Mayor Cr Rosie Annear passed a motion requesting more community consultation regarding the banning of dogs on Castlemaine's Western Reserve.
Pair arrested over alleged graffiti offences
It is alleged the pair have mostly worked together tagging all around the Castlemaine area.
Maine backs Matildas
Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club members and local soccer fans descended on Castlemaine Theatre Royal on Wednesday evening to catch the Matildas historic FIFA Women's...
Education cuts to hit most vulnerable students
Northern Victoria Region Nationals MP Gaelle Broad and Liberal MP Wendy Lovell invited Shadow Minister for Education Matthew Bach to visit schools in Castlemaine and Bendigo last Thursday to highlight issues impacting local students.