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Vax rolls out for youngsters

Eve Lamb Local children aged 5-11 have turned out in number to receive their first COVID-19 vaccine jabs as the number of officially recorded COVID...

New rating strategy packs win for commercial properties

Eve Lamb Local business operators are welcoming a council decision to drop a consultant's suggestion that would have seen rates on commercial properties in Mount...
The historic Skew Rail Bridge at the entrance to Castlemaine was among the sites emblazoned with graffiti.

Graffiti accused charged

A man in his 30s has been arrested and charged with a raft of offences following an extensive spate of graffiti across the Castlemaine...
Peggy Shaw is pictured here with her daughter Julie and her 100th Birthday cake at Sunday's celebration.

Peggy turns 100!

Renowned Castlemaine artist Peggy Shaw celebrated her 100th birthday last Sunday January 9.Peggy's family had a function arranged at Buda but had to cancel...

Third jab, test clinic demand soars

Eve Lamb Castlemaine area locals are turning out in droves to get their third COVID jabs as the number of notified Omicron cases continue to...

Call for court upgrade

Eve Lamb Through COVID lockdowns it became one of the favoured neighbourhood spots to grab some sanctioned exercise and fresh air.But with an uneven and...

Sutton Grange Syrah a winner!

The team at Sutton Grange Winery are celebrating after their 2018 Sutton Grange Estate Syrah took out multiple honours at the prestigious 2021 Sydney...
Graffiti Publications Alistair and Larry O'Toole are pictured with new book Hot Rods Downunder.

Celebrating Hot Rods Downunder

Castlemaine's Graffiti Publications recently unveiled a new hot rod offering Hot Rods Downunder created in collaboration with New Zealand publisher Bateman Books.The impressive new 256 page...
Castlemaine Health Board Chair Peggy Ronnau, Castlemaine Health CEO Sue Race and Maldon Hospital Board Chair Vanessa Healy are pictured at one of the drop in sessions.

Maldon responds

The Boards of Maldon Hospital and Castlemaine Health recently wound up their community consultation regarding their proposed amalgamation and presented their findings back to...

What a year!

What a year it was! Grab yourself a copy of our Commemorative edition of the Mail and see out 2021 by taking a look...

New twist for old church

Eve Lamb It was expected to be ticked off for sale, but a surprise decision of council now means Chewton's historic former Wesleyan church building...

Sweet smell of festive fare

Eve Lamb The aroma greets you the moment you walk in the door.Rich and sweet, it's the smell of freshly baked biscuits hot from the...

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