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Diamond wedding milestone

Castlemaine couple Graeme and Lois Barry celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on February 6.

Patients struggle to attend health appointments

Vulnerable and isolated patients struggled to get to their health appointments over the Christmas/New Year period, due to an eight week closure of the local patient transport service.

‘Our students deserve better’

Castlemaine Secondary College has commissioned a master plan which provides an inspiring vision to guide the town's only secondary school into a bright future.

Castlemaine Male?

This bizarre artifact from 1965 was kindly donated to the Castlemaine Mail by a loyal reader.

Teamwork stops fire spreading

Fire brigades from across the shire were quick to extinguish a grassfire on Maldon-Castlemaine Road at Muckleford on Monday evening.

Volunteers brave the storms

Castlemaine SES volunteers were hard at work earlier this week as they responded to a wave of storm damage across the district.
Castlemaine RSL president John Whiddon, mayor Rosie Annear and Castlemaine RSL secretary Barb Templar are pictured at Tuesday's service.

Welcome news for RSL

After two chilly winters Castlemaine RSL members are delighted that the RSL Hall in Mostyn Street will shortly have new heating and cooling installed.

Take your next step at the Castlemaine Careers Fair

Discover career pathways, develop new skills and connect with industry professionals at the first-ever Castlemaine Careers Fair an interactive event designed to help you take the next step.

Mitchell monument vandalised

On the eve of Australia Day, a group of activists vandalised the Major Mitchell monument at the Expedition Pass Reservoir at Chewton.

Willow claims state title honours

Harcourt North tennis star Willow Kelly has had an exciting few weeks on the court claiming a state championship and enjoying a hit of tennis with two of her idols.

Dynamic new leadership team for CSC

Castlemaine Secondary College (CSC) is thrilled to announce its new leadership team, a group of dedicated educators poised to lead the school into an exciting era of growth and innovation.

GALLERY: Australia Day – Survival Day

The Mount Alexander Shire Council 2025 Australia Day Survival Day event in Castlemaine on Sunday, January 26, recognised the hard work and community commitment of three residents and one event that positively contributes to our community.

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